Mansfield District Council is asking people to dust off their trainers and get active with an exciting new event for the summer.

Walk in the Park is a five-mile sponsored walk suitable for families and people of all ages – even the family dog is welcome if kept on a lead.

Taking place on Sunday, 12 July at 10am, the walk starts and finishes in Titchfield Park and passes through three of the district’s Local Nature Reserves (LNRs).

The event is a great way to improve your fitness and explore the wonderful parks and nature reserves we have on our doorstep. It is also an opportunity to raise some money and awareness for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

​You can choose between doing a five mile walk or a one mile walk, although please be aware that there are parts of the walk that are unsuitable for people with mobility issues, wheelchairs or pushchairs. If you’re unsure whether you can make the distance, you can download a free training guide from our website.

Executive Mayor at Mansfield District Council Kate Allsop said: “This brilliant event offers a fun day out for all the family and is a great way of exercising, while enjoying some of our exceptional parks and open spaces. Walking gives you more energy, improves your fitness and stamina levels, helps to reduce blood pressure and reduce stress and helps you to sleep better. So sign up now and tell your friends and family.”

BHF Fundraising Manager Helena Mair said: “Thank you to Mansfield District Council for supporting BHF and encouraging people to take part in the walk and get sponsored.”

You can download a sponsorship form at www.mansfield.gov.uk/walkinthepark or you can set up your own JustGiving page or pay money directly to the charity at www.justgiving.com/britishheartfoundation For more information, visit the council’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/walkintheparkmansfield