HIKERS can get their boots out for the sunny weather with a summer walking festival in Bulwell.
The festival aims to get residents active and also to get to know their area better.
The event has been organised by TravelRight in conjunction with the Bulwell Forest Walking Group and Nottingham City Council, and ties in with the council's "week of action" in the area.
TravelRight co-ordinator Andy Parkinson said: "It's about getting people walking really, especially people who are new to walking, just to explore the local area.
"We're doing walks in the evenings, in the day and at weekends, just to give people an opportunity to get out.
"As an organisation we're trying to show how easy it is to get around by foot and try to reduce car dependency."
There are eight walks going on throughout the week across Bulwell, varying in length and difficulty.
Bulwell Forest Walking Group walk leader Bill Blackamore said the varied programme offered "something for everyone."
"Getting involved in walking is a really good idea and it helps people to keep fit, keeps them active and gets them out of the house," he said. "It's a really good form of exercise and for older people it's even more important."
The biggest event in the week is a "freedom to travel with your City Card" day, where people can travel further afield for walks, all using the travel card issued to pensioners. The week will culminate in the Fun on the Forest day on Bulwell Forest green on Saturday, June 29.
Participants should meet for the walks at the time and place specified above – there is no need to book.