RESIDENTS are being urged to put on their walking shoes and enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle for National Walking Month.

The month-long campaign throughout May, run by Living Streets, is aimed at getting more people walking, no matter what their level of fitness is.

As part of this, Warrington residents are being encouraged to take part in the free weekly health walks organised by LiveWire across the town.

The group health walks are open to everyone but are particularly aimed at those residents who currently do little or no physical activity.

These are short walks led by advisors and volunteers who provide encouragement and support to help people enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of walking.

LiveWire also lead Carbon Landscape Walks in areas such as Risley Moss, Woolston Eyes, Rixton Claypits and Paddington Meadows.

These walks are two hours in duration and encourage people to experience the wildlife and green spaces in Warrington, while exercising.

Neil Morley, senior LiveWire lifestyles advisor, said: "Short regular walks are a fabulous way to get more active and to improve your health. Our free walks are short and over easy terrain, and we provide encouragement and support, making sure that no one gets left behind.

"If you've had problems with your health or are new to walking, our health walks can help to get you out walking again.

"It's easy to get involved - just turn up a before the start of a walk. The groups are really friendly, and you'll have trained walk leaders to take you on some great walking routes. The walks are great way to help you to lead a healthy lifestyle and will help you to get fitter and feel brighter."

If residents' are unable to join the organised group walks, LiveWire is urging people to walk for 20 minutes a day, by trying to incorporate more walking into daily routines.

For a timetable of free LiveWire walks visit livewirewarrington.co.uk/lifestyle/health-walks