BOLTON Council's Countryside Service wants as many people as possible to visit the area's four parks over the weekend.

The first challenge is walking from Smithills to Jumbles on Saturday from 10.30am to 2.30pm. The second challenge is from Jumbles to Moses Gate, via Seven Acres on Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm, meeting at Jumbles car park.

Walkers need a packed lunch, waterproofs and strong boots and a four-legged friend is welcome. Please book for return transport by calling 01204 334343.

The guided walks are free and are around five miles long with hard walking in some areas. For more information contact 01204 334343.