OUTDOOR lovers will have a chance to blow away the winter cobwebs this weekend with a heritage walk around Coatham and the South Gare.

The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is leading the guided walk which leaves the Coatham Marsh car park, near Redcar, at 10am on Sunday.

During the walk participants will be given an opportunity to get involved in developing a heritage trail for the site. They will also get the chance to see local wildlife, enjoy the views and hear proposals for enhancing the coastal area. Children's activities will be provided along the route.

The walk forms part of the Coatham and South Gare Project which has been working with local communities, landowners and other interested parties to develop a series of proposals to enhance the area for wildlife, people and the local economy.

Following the walk people will be able to help create a heritage trail leaflet at a workshop being held at Bellamy Pavilion, Kirkleatham. The workshop has been funded by the Local Heritage Initiative and is part of a series of activities for local people.