DOGS and their owners are wanted as a popular event enters its ninth year.

The Great British Dog Walk is a fun-filled series of springtime weekend walks in 13 beautiful locations across the UK throughout March, April, May and June.

In Shropshire, the walk returns on Sunday, May 19, 2024, to Weston Park at Weston-Under-Lizard, near Shifnal, for the second time.

Hundreds of walkers of all ages, and dogs of all shapes and sizes, will be taking part to have fun, meet like-minded people and support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds. The walk is sponsored by Specsavers Audiologists, helping Hearing Dogs to raise more funds to change the lives of deaf people.

The event consists of a shorter family-friendly walk (three km) and a longer scenic walk (seven km), making it ideal for dog owners, families, single walkers, organised walking groups and those who simply want to meet lots of dogs and get a bit of exercise for a good cause.

There will be have-a-go dog agility and other fun games to enjoy before and after the walk, and visitors are welcome to explore to explore the wider grounds, gardens and exhibitions of Weston Park with their Great British Dog Walk tickets.

The Great British Dog Walk is run by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important and life-saving sounds.

It costs around £40,000 to fully train and support a hearing dog for the duration of its life and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People receives no central government funding so every walker will be helping to transform the lives of deaf people.

Adult tickets are £12 online, £15 on the day, and children (under 16) go free. A free dog bandana is included with every adult ticket.

Further information and tickets are available at The Great British Dog Walk - Weston Park (hearingdogs.org.uk)