A SERIES of healthy walks have been launched in Guisborough.

The twice-weekly walks, part of the Walking the Way to Health scheme, are up to three miles long and start from the doctor's surgery in Rectory Lane.

They are led by experienced walkers with first aid training and are aimed at those new to the pursuit. Evening walks start at 6pm every Thursday until June 5. Morning walks start at 10am on Tuesdays until June 3.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's countryside officer Briony Serginson said: "We're relaunching the programme after the success of last year.

"They'll be a great way of enjoying the countryside and making new friends."