It's almost May - the weather is warm and balmy, the countryside is turning green and verdant, and it's also the start of both National Walking Month and the Greater Manchester Walking Festival.

To celebrate, there will be lots of free group-led walks across Stockport and beyond throughout May.

The aim of the walking festival is to offer residents the chance to see Stockport and the Greater Manceshter region a little differently, while enjoying fresh air, friendly company and gentle movement.

The best way to find times and locations that work for you is to visit https://gmwalking.co.uk/festival-routes/ and browse what's on.

Or, if you fancy some time to yourself, National Walking Month gives you as good an excuse as any to lace up your walking shoes and take to the paths and bridleways by yourself.

There's plenty of beautiful spots in Stockport - this is Tangshutt in Romiley (Image - Nub News)

There's plenty of spots around Stockport: the River Mersey, the Peak Forest Canal, Reddish Vale, and the Fallowfield Loop are just a few examples.

Jilla Burgess-Allen, director of public health for Stockport, said: "We are delighted to be involved in the GM Walking Festival again and to offer such a diverse range of walks.

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"Walking is one of the simplest ways to support our physical health, mental wellbeing and connection with others.

"By working together with community partners, we are developing accessible walking opportunities, improving walking routes and supporting schemes that allow people to walk more and in ways that suit their lives.

"These small everyday steps help people across Stockport to live well."

Louise Robbins, strategic leader for Greater Manchester Walking, added: "This May we're encouraging everyone to get walking and wheeling and explore their local area, discovering new places to walk, socialise, and have fun.

"There's something for everyone this year, so come and join us."

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