WALKERS can enjoy the sights of Newent in a trio of free Gloucestershire Walk-ing Festival events.

The first takes place tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 10.30am in the main car park in Newent town centre.

Participants can walk along the Gloucester to Hereford canal and on to Kilcot, before returning to Newent, a distance of about four miles.

It has been organised by Newent Tourist Information Centre and those wishing to attend should call 01531 822468.

The second is a 30-minute walk around Newent, starting from the Holts Health Centre at 2pm on Tuesday.

It is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs and for details, call 01531 621650.

The third is a two-mile walk around Newent Woods at 3pm on Wednesday.

Walkers should meet in the car park of the Glasshouse pub, Mayhill. To book a place, call 01452 830454.