BIKE rides will be included in this year's programme of guided walks in the Warminster area.

Colin French, who for the past nine years has organised the annual Warminster Wobble cycle festival, will lead four rides on the Saturdays leading up to the Wobble weekend in June.

The series of six summer walks, which is now in its fifth year, will begin in April and will be led by local writer Victoria Coombes.

She said: “With the arrival of longer days and warmer weather many will be looking for opportunities to get out and about.

“We hope to encourage walkers who are new to the area and maybe those who are not happy to explore on their own. Our 2017 programme includes old favourites as well as some new destinations.”

Pre-booking is essential for both rides and walks and can be done at the Community Hub in Central Car Park, Warminster.

Mr French said he hopes to see people of all ages and abilities join in with the group bike rides.

Walks and rides cost £3 and the walks are limited to 20 people.

For more information about cycle rides contact Mr French on 01985 846410 and for walks call Mrs Coombes on 01985 214223.