The programme for May’s Chilterns Walking Festival has been revealed by the Chilterns Conservation Board.

Running from Saturday, May 18, to Sunday, June 2, the programme includes more than 70 guided walks, events and activities covering the whole of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which stretches from Oxfordshire through Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire into Hertfordshire.

The new programme includes specialist themed walks, and opportunities to discover lively stories and scenic landscapes associated with the Chilterns.

Some walks include sampling local food and drink, others provide ‘have-a-go’ sessions or chances to learn about the area’s wildlife, history and colourful characters.

Chilterns Conservation Board people and society officer Annette Venters said: “This year the programme includes a huge variety of walks to enable everyone to explore The Chilterns. There’s already been lots of interest.”