THE countryside around Leyburn is the subject of three walks launched this week.

Details of each are available in leaflets produced by Richmondshire District Council.

The first features a seven-mile circular, taking in Preston-under-Scar and Wensley. The first mile has been adapted for wheelchair and pushchair access.

Leaflet two describes the 5.5-mile trip from Leyburn across Wensley Park to Wensley village. The third is a 6.5-mile walk along the River Ure to Bolton Hall.

The leaflets, priced 50p, are available from Richmond and Leyburn tourist information centres. For more details, call (01969) 623069 or call the website.