CHARITY supporters will lace up their walking boots and ensure their drinking arms are ready for a pub walk of epic proportions in aid of East Lancashire Hospice.

The Rotary Club of Ribblesdale is hosting the fourth annual Ribble Valley Pub Walk on Saturday, June 23, and it’s set to be the biggest yet.

More than 300 people are expected to step out to raise much-needed funds for the hospice.

This year the circular route, which starts and ends at Whalley Abbey, is slightly longer at 12.5 miles. It will take in 11 pubs along the way - The Dog Inn, the De Lacy Arms, The Swan Hotel, Jack’s of Whalley and Forum Bar; The Eagle at Barrow, Edisford Bridge, The Red Pump Inn at Bashall Eaves; The Three Fishes and The Aspinall Arms at Mitton, finishing at the Dog Inn.

The first walkers will set off at 11am, with the rest following at intervals.remaining participants stepping out on staggered starts to space out the crowds.

Registration, costing £10, closes on June 8. Then walkers can register on the day of the event at £20.