Outdoor enthusiasts packing up their travel equipment and walking footwear in preparation for a trip to the Lake District could take part in a new bridge walk.

The historic bridge over the River Kent in Stavely has been refurbished as part of the miles without stiles circular riverside walk.

It has now been officially opened this weekend by Lake District National Park chief executive Richard Leafe and writer and broadcaster Eric Robson.

As part of the new-all weather route, a £100,000 project to rebuild the village bridge was assisted by local government funding and charitable donations.

Mr Leafe claimed: "Our staff have made a major contribution in bringing together this project in terms of facilitation and practical work on the ground, it represents the future of how we must work to achieve these types of projects all over the national park."

The shortest form of the walk is ideal for families looking for a scenic ramble at less than one mile and takes in attractions such as St Margaret's Chapel and the Hawkshead Brewery.