G RAB your sun hat, your walking boots and a light waterproof jacket and enjoy the rolling countryside with a local rambling group.

As the good weather returns, more and more people throughout Lincolnshire are picking up their rambling sticks and heading out to enjoy the open air.

Following last summer's successful series of short evening walks, the Grimsby and Louth Ramblers are again offering a full programme of walks for summer 2010.

Walks on Tuesdays are until August, between three and four miles in length and taken at an easy pace.

Dogs are welcome on a short lead and walkers leave the meeting point at 7pm sharp.

There are a few stiles and muddy stretches on all walks and suitable clothing should be worn.

The next evening walk is on June 8 strolling three miles through the stunning Brocklesby Estate.

Walkers will meet in the New Inn car park in Great Limber and the event's volunteer leader is Stephen Almond.

There are plenty of things to see on the walk including; the Mausoleum, Mary Carter Temple, The Grotto, The Hermitage, and more.

Anybody requiring a bar meal can order before they start the walk, with the food ready for their return.

Other Tuesday evening walks include sights in Humberston, Ludborough, Tealby and Nettleton. The Grimsby and Louth Ramblers group was formed in 1980 and several of its original members are still active walkers.

A total of 17 people attended the inaugural meeting and now numbers have shot up to around 400.

As well as the Tuesday walks they have various strolls across Lincolnshire on weekends and weekdays.

Chairman of the group Ted Johnson, 67, said: "I've been with the group around 11 years and we are part of the national ramblers association.

"It's about fresh air and exercise and the company while walking through the countryside.

"We walk in rain and shine. There are 26 different words to describe mud in Lincolnshire and I think we've used them all.

"Walkers encounter deer and rare birds and other wildlife."

Mr Johnson said in the past six years the quality of footpaths throughout the area has greatly improved.

"We just want people to come along and have a great time," he said.

Wife Joan Johnson, 65, added: "It would be nice for some younger people to come along and the health benefits are huge.

"It's quiet a responsibility to lead the walks and we see people here from all over Lincolnshire."

To find out when the next walks are visit www.grimsbylouthramblers.org.uk, e-mail: info@grimsby-louthramblers.org.uk, or call Mr Johnson on 01472 509396.