WALKERS ARE WELCOME LAUNCH A BIG SUCCESS" - MULHOLLAND

1.22.00pm UTC (GMT +0000) Sun 28th Sep 2008

Otley MP Greg Mulholland attended the opening of the official opening of walkers are welcome in Otley this weekend. The launch also included the unveiling of a new leaflet which has been designed to show some of the finest walks around Otley.

Walkers are welcome is a status that has been granted to Otley. Walkers are Welcome towns and villages are places which have something special to offer walkers. Obtaining Walkers are Welcome status helps strengthen a town's reputation as a place for visitors to come to enjoy the outdoors, bringing benefits to the local economy. It helps to ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained in good condition, benefiting local people as well as visitors.

Greg said "I am delighted to be involved in the launch of Otley Walkers are Welcome and I congratulate Jan and the team for making it happen. It is an excellent initiative which will attract even more walkers to Otley, which has so much great walking around. As a keen walker myself I look forward to getting my boots on and doing the walks in the excellent new leaflet."