WALKERS from all over the country will gather on Dartmoor in October to take on the Marie Curie Cancer Care 13-mile challenge.

Starting at Widecombe-in-the-Moor, the 13-mile route will take walkers through open moors, ancient woodland. They can celebrate completion of the walk with a complimentary cream tea.

Matt Carruthers, events officer, said: 'Dartmoor is a breathtaking location, and this 13-mile walk is a great opportunity to keep fit and raise money to support the work of our Marie Curie nurses throughout Devon.'

Registration for the event is £10, which covers your trekking t-shirt and parking on the day, and every walker taking part is asked to aim to raise £50 in sponsorship.

The walk will take place on October 9.

For more information or to book a place contact 08700 340040, email [email protected]">[email protected] or register online at http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks">www.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks