More than 200 amblers took part in the Boroughbridge Walking Festival over the Easter weekend.
The event saw people from as far away as Leeds and Wetherby visit the town and discover local walks.
Organised by Boroughbridge Walkers are Welcome group, the event aims to encourage people to the town and surrounding areas. There were a collection of walks featured in the festival to accommodate everyone with each walk sponsored by a local business.
The walkers were also told about the history of the town, attend a guided walk of Staveley nature reserve and learned of the connection between Ouseburn and the Bronte sisters.
“It was lovely to see so many people visiting the town, which is one of the aims of the group. We were lucky to have such good weather. Hopefully next year’s festival will see the return of the popular ghost walk and the afternoon tea walk at Myton-on-Swale.”
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During the rest of the year, the group ensures that local paths are clear and in a good state of repair. They will also advise on environmental issues such as litter problems and report broken stiles and fences to North Yorkshire County Council.
The group’s website is also host to numerous walks in and around Boroughbridge.