SUPPORTERS of the Acorns Children's Hospice Appeal are challenged to stride through three counties to raise funds.

Starting and finishing at Eastnor Castle near Ledbury on June 29, fundraisers can walk 30km through Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

"This is your chance to walk through the three counties and raise money to build a new children's hospice which will care for and support life-limited young people and their families. By taking part in the walk you will be helping children who won't see adulthood get the most out of their lives," said Acorns' Fran Winterbourn.

Walkers can complete the full walk or one or two smaller ones through the counties. In Herefordshire the route goes south-west from Eastnor and circles Clencher's Mill Wood.

Fundraisers are asked to send a £25 deposit to book a place on the 30km walk and then raise a minimum £250 sponsorship by August or raise £50 to £75 for the smaller 10km walks.

To register and to receive an information pack contact Emily Henton on 0121 2484802.