Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is urging people in the country to take part in the annual Walk in the Park in Newtownabbey.

The charity stated that the event – which takes place in Hazelbank Park on May 22nd – is a great chance for people to get outside and enjoy some fresh air, with plenty of walking routes to enjoy, the Newtownabbey Times reported.

There are routes available for pushchairs and wheelchairs, giving everybody the chance to sample the natural beauty the area has to offer.

Jennie McGivern, national fundraising manager at the charity, told the newspaper that walking is a very effective way of maintaining one’s health.

“Living a healthy lifestyle is important for good diabetes control and walking is a great way to become more active and help to prevent Type 2 diabetes. I would urge anyone who is available on the day to come and join us,” she added.

Hazelbank Park offers some of the best shoreline walks and cycle paths around Belfast Lough, according to Discover Northern Ireland.

The Rotary Club of North Wirral is encouraging local people to take part in the 24th annual Wirral Coastal Walk and raise money for charity while enjoying some of the area’s breathtaking natural beauty.

Taking place this Sunday (March 21st), the event is expected to attract thousands of walking fans who will make the 15-mile journey from Seacombe Ferry to Thurstaston Country Park.

Jim Costello, from the Rotary Club, told the Wirral News that the walk presents an opportunity for local people to take in the natural beauty of the Wirral’s coastal areas and do something positive for charity.

“Each year the Wirral Coastal Walk provides thousands of people of all ages the opportunity to raise funds through sponsorship for charities, organisations and clubs of their own choice,” he added.

The first Wirral Coastal Walk was organised in 1987 and since then the event has grown into one of the biggest of its kind in the north-west.