THE Rock Pathfinders walks will give people an early opportunity to shed some of those Christmas calories.

On Thursday, January 2 there will be the first walk of the year starting at 10.30am from opposite Stottesdon School.

Two weeks later on Thursday, January 16 there is a walk from The Dog Inn at Dunkley starting also starting at 10.30am.

Both walks will take between two and three hours taking in footpaths and bridleways.

More information is available by visiting www.rockvillagehall.co.uk or by calling Alan on 01299 400304 or Jan on 01299 832571.