There are still a few places left on walks taking place all over the county in this year's Herefordshire Walking Festival.
People keen to join the walks, which are from one to 12 miles in length and suit all levels of ability, should book now to make sure they are not disappointed.
The festival runs from June 14 to 22 and there are walks to suit a variety of interests and youngsters are included as well.
Special interest walks include Taking Poetry for a Walk, Words of Awareness and Birds of Garway Hill.
Taking Poetry for a Walk, is a circular 7-mile walk on Saturday, June 14, from 10.30am until 4pm, exploring Croft Ambrey and Bircher Common, enjoying poetry inspired by the land.
Poetry also features in the Words of Awareness walk at Rowlestone on Sunday, June 15 from 2.30pm until 4pm. This slow, gentle walk following a river valley will include time to listen to poetry by poets who know the local landscape.
Birds of Garway Hill is a 4.5 mile walk around the slopes of Garway Hill on Friday, June 20 from 9am until 12.30pm, looking out for and listening to the birdlife. People taking part are urged to bring along binoculars.
There are also some wonderful opportunities for children to explore the countryside.
Boatmen, Beetles & Butterflies on Saturday, June 14 from 2pm until 4pm is a one-mile walk being led by Ross Wild Connections and is suitable for children of all ages. During the walk, the damp hollows and grasslands will be searched to find creepy crawlies.
Marvellous Meadow Minibeasts on Sunday, June 15 from 10am until noon is a one-mile walk seeking out a myriad of minibeasts who make the Lugg meadows their home.
Iron, Rabbits, Fields and Deer on Saturday, June 21 from 10am until 12.30pm is a 1.5-mile walk for families and children, led by an archaeologist, looking at the changing roles which Wapley Hill has played throughout history.
Angels of the Night on Friday, June 20 from 8.45pm until late is a one to two mile walk round Bodenham Lake looking and listening for bats or chioptera. People are urged to bring along bat detectors and a torch or headlight. Loan detectors will be available.
Tickets are still available for the Family Fun Walk on Sunday, June 22 from 10am until 4.30pm. A National Trust ranger will lead this one-mile walk around Brockhampton parkland.
With the launch of the sixth Harry Potter film, The Half-Blood Prince, due in November, youngsters have a chance to get up close to owls on the Hedwigs of Herefordshire walk on Sunday, June 22 from 2.30pm until 5.30pm. This three-mile walk includes a guided tour to meet pygmy goats, Dexter cattle, the world's smallest breed of sheep, miniature horses and donkeys.
Jane Lewis, Herefordshire Council's cultural services manager, said: "The walking festival is a great celebration of the wonderful countryside we have in the county. We want as many families as possible to enjoy this countryside and enjoy some fun activities as well. We hope they will take advantage of these walks which offer a wonderful taster of what is on offer."
To find out more, log onto http://www.walkingfestival.com/ to book tickets now or telephone the Festival Booking Office on 01568 797842.
Programmes are available from your local tourist information centre or from 01432 260623.