Plenty of people in the UK could soon have a perfect chance to enjoy a picnic when a special walking week kicks off in October.

The Ramblers has announced it is holding A Walk in the Woods Week from October 27th, with dozens of routes all around the country due to be opened up by knowledgeable guides.

All of the walks will be free of charge and are open to everybody from grandparents to young children.

As such, they could provide the basis for the perfect family fun day, which also includes tucking into the contents of a picnic hamper in one of the UK's most idyllic rural spots.

Simon Barnett, director of walking programmes and promotions at the Ramblers, said: "A walk in the woods is one of life's simple pleasures and autumn is one of the best seasons to enjoy the shaded paths of your favourite local wood."