Families are being invited to tour part of a proposed walking route in the Lake District next week.

The open day, at Thirlmere Recreational Hall, will give visitors the chance to see drawings, ask questions and walk some of the prospective route on May 19th.

Organisers of the day hope it will quell criticism that met the project when it was unveiled last year.

Staff from the national park will answer questions and lead tours of parts of the actual route.

David Robinson of the Lake District National Park Authority said that while news of the route last year prompted opposition to the project, the open day will allay fears.

"We think there is a need to set the record straight, address a few of the misconceptions about what we want to do and work together to provide something that everyone is happy with and maybe even be proud of," he said.

Thinking of heading to the event? Make sure you equip your trip and take comfortable walking footwear with you.