ROUTES from Portland and Upwey feature in the July programme for the Wessex Wanderer walks from stations along the Heart of Wessex Railway Line.

On Saturday, July 5 there will be a choice of nine or 18-mile walks from Bristol Temple Meads along the River Avon trail before an eight-mile linear walk from Yeovil Pen Mill to Thornford on Wednesday, July 9.

On Saturday, July 12 there will be an eight-mile circular walk on Portland with a bus used to and from Weymouth for shorter walk options.

Next route is a nine-mile circular walk from Upwey on Wednesday, July 16.

Visit wessexrailwaywalks.org.uk or call 0117 9798628.