HUNDREDS of walkers are expected to trek through the Three Counties on Sunday in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

Around 250 people will to rise to the challenge and walk up to 26 miles through Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to raise funds for a new hospice for life-limited children, due to be opened in Worcester next year.

Organisers say it's not too late to take part and urge Acorns supporters to simply turn up at Eastnor Castle near Ledbury on the day and make a donation.

Walkers arriving for registration at 9.30am can be accompanied on the sign posted route by a guide.

The walk starts and finishes at the castle and walkers can choose to complete the full route or one of two six-mile routes.

For further information contact Emily Henton on 0121 24854802 or visit www.acorns.org.uk