Some of the 1,500 women who turned out for an annual breast cancer research fundraising walk took time out to form the campaign's distinctive ribbon logo.

Participants in the annual Ribbon Walk at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the charity by completing a 10- or 20-mile stroll around the famous grounds on Saturday.

Vikki Taylor, of Breast Cancer Care, said: "It was a fantastic day and the weather held out.

"This is a big part of our fundraising and there is a great feeling of togetherness on the day. Everyone was dressed in pink and many people who took part have family or friends who have had breast cancer so there was a great camaraderie.

"Overall, it was a great day out in beautiful countryside."