The Ramblers Association is inviting hikers to work off the seasonal excess with three walks.

They will leave the Portway car park in Wantage at 10.20am on December 27, for a walk around the Letcombes.

The second is a ramble along the Thames, from Buckland car park at 10am on December 28.

The third leaves Childrey Anglican Church at 10am on New Year's Eve.

All the rambles are seven miles long.

Non-members are welcome and can join the association for a 20 per cent discount during the week. People are advised to wear strong shoes and a jacket.

Further details about the Wantage walk are available by calling Dick Brown on 01235 763973.

For the Buckland walk, call 01367 241384 and to join the Childrey route, call 01235 751280.