WALKERS can enjoy rambles across the North-East and Cumbria thanks to a series of coach trips.

The Crook and Weardale Ramblers have organised an action-packed programme of walks and shopping opportunities for spring and summer.

For all of the walks listed, the coach will pick people up from Crook Market Place near Barclays Bank at 7.50am, Hunwick Quarry Burn at 8.10am and Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre in Bishop Auckland at 8.30am.

The Saturday trips include Brimham Rocks and Ripon on April 22. To book, call 07766-736303; The Lake District and Kendal on June 3. To book, call 01388-68404; Carlisle on July 1. To book, call 07443-544260; and Whitby on August 12. To book, call 0191-5847654.

Each trip will have a choice of a nine to ten mile walk or a four to five-mile walk. The cost is £12. To book, contact Dave Jackson 01388-835851.