THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION - BOLTON GROUP will be continuing its regular programme of two coach rambles of about 10 miles on the first Saturday of each month going to the Lakes. On the third Sunday of the month doing the Clwydian Way in North Wales. Ring 0161 764 7286. The shorter footpath walk of 4 to 5 miles takes place on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Ring 692458 evenings only.

GHOST WALKS. Join Simon Entwistle on a spine-tingling journey around Blackburn town centre revealing secrets about hauntings, murders and phantoms. Every Monday. Cost £3 for adults and £1 for children. Ring 01254 53277.

LANCASTER OLD CALENDAR WALKS - VALENTINES. Join Dr Socrates Gripenerve and Pilling Dick celebrating old time traditions on a torch-lit walk around Lancaster. John O'Gaunt Gateway, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster. Monday February 25. Starts 7pm. Ring 01524 32878.

WOOLSTON'S WINTER WOODLAND. A gentle winter walk of approximately 4 miles on Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve to see the visiting bird life. Bring binoculars if you have them. Woolston Park, off Somerset Way, Woolston, Warrington. Saturday February 23. Starts 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Ring 01925 442719.

GUIDED WALK: SOMETHING TO CHEW ON. A walk starting from Carrbrook and going along the Roman road to Dovestone and returning over the high moors of wilderness and Slatepit Moor. Approximately 12 miles. Castle Clough Car Park, Buckton Vale Road, Carrbrook, Stalybridge. Sunday February 24. Starts 9am to 4pm. Ring 01457 832957.

GUIDED WALK: WINTER MIGRANTS. Join the wardens and seek out the overwintering ducks, geese and migratory birds found in and around the lakes of Silver Springs and Stamford Park. Bring binoculars if you have them. Stamford Park Car Park, Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Sunday February 24. Starts 9am to 12 noon. Ring 0161 330 9613.

BIRD WALK. A guest ornithologist and volunteer warden will take you on a tour giving you the chance to spot different varieties of birds which visit and live and this special habitat. Suitable for all ages. Meet athe Clock Tower, Dunham Massey Hall Park and Gardens, Altrincham. Saturday February 23. Starts 10am. Ring 0161 961 1025.

PARK WALK AND EDWARDIAN BREAKFAST. Starting with a warming cup of real hot chocolate, and then an early morning walk with one of the estate wardens followed by a hearty breakfast in the Stables Restaurant, the like of which Edwardian gentry would have enjoyed after a morning hunting. Dunham Massey Hall Park and Gardens, Altrincham. Thursday February 28. Starts 8am to 11am. Ring 0161 941 1025.

CLITHEROE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION. Catch a train to Bromley Cross and walk to Darwen. Saturday February 23. Ring 01254 822851.

TWIN PEAKS WALK. A 12 mile walk showing views in West Grane with visits to Hog Lowe Pike and Pike Lowe. Clough Head Information Centre, Haslingden. Sunday February 24. Starts 1.30pm. Ring 01706 244678.