COUNTRYSIDE lovers and walkers are invited to take part in a walking festival in August.

From Saturday 11, to Sunday 19, a variety of routes have been marked up and volunteer guides will take walkers through them.

Pendle Council's countryside access officer, Tom Partridge, said: "With stunning views around every corner, this is a great way to explore the hills and valleys around Pendle Hill - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

"People who’d like to explore this unspoilt corner of Lancashire can choose from 57 varied guided walks from the easy to the challenging, including the climb up the iconic Pendle Hill

"Almost all of the walks are free, we just make a modest charge for transport to complete each part of the 45 mile Pendle Way which takes in all the variety of Pendle’s landscape, over four days."