Walkers are being invited to savour locations from a classic movie and raise cash for a children's charity.

The six-mile Railway Children Walk, which starts and finishes at Haworth, is among 130 sponsored treks being staged around Britain.

The June 17 event is to raise money for NCH Action for Children.

The Railway Children Walk incorporates many locations seen in the 1970 film, including Three Chimneys, Oakworth Station, Perks's home and the Mytholmes tunnel and embankment.

Walkers will also pass the Bront Parsonage Museum - home of Dr Forrest in the movie.

Actress Jenny Agutter, who played Roberta in the film and is now a vice-president of NCH Action for Children, says: "Thank you to all the walkers who are helping the charity to help children, young people and their families. I hope everyone will enjoy the walk."

The local walk will depart from Haworth West Lane Methodist Church at 10am. Participants should take a packed lunch. To register phone 0345 626579.

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