THE FIRST of three guided walks for the festive season will take place on December 12 in Brontëland.

Candlemass Eve, being held on December 12, is a circular five-mile walk setting off at 10.30am from the Visitor Information Centre at the top of Main Street in Haworth.

David Anderson will lead a slightly undulating stroll to Oxenhope and back in time for carols around the tree.

Mince Pies Walk No 6 is a five-mile circular walk on December 16, led by Gillian Dale and and David Anderson, who will meet walkers at Eaves car park, Hawkesworth Road, just outside Baildon, at 10.30am for a walk via Sconce.

The final walk is to Brontë Falls on December 26, a circular five-mile walk trek with Phil Hatton, which begins at 11am outside Haworth Parish Church and will involve "punch, mince pies and general revelry".

Visit bradford.gov.uk/countryside or call 01274 432666 for information about regular guided walks around the district.

Dozens of self-guided walks can also be printed from the website in areas including Silsden, Cullingworth, Wilsden, Harden, East Morton, Oakworth, Riddlesden and Haworth.