MAY is national walking month, organised by the British Heart Foundation, in a bid to get the nation on their feet and raise money for life saving research at the same time.

The campaign encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple yet health-filled benefits of walking.

Where can you go for a walk in St Helens?

Where are the best spots to take a hike?

Members of St Helens Star Camera Club shared pictures of their favourite walks, which include parks, woods and dams.

The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers and as well as submitting photos taken recently, members also take part in regular themed challenges like clouds, symmetry and blossom.

You can join 1,002 others on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/sthelensstarcameraclub

Billinge Hill by Neil Lawton

Billinge Hill by Neil Lawton

Carr Lane Woods by Kenneth Roberts

Carr Lane Woods by Kenneth Roberts

Clock Face Country Park by Diane Warburton

Clock Face Country Park by Diane Warburton

Crank by Keith Griffiths

Crank by Keith Griffiths

Luna at Carr Mill Dam by Mark Cavendish

Luna at Carr Mill Dam by Mark Cavendish

Lyme and Wood Country Park by Diane Warburton

Lyme and Wood Country Park by Diane Warburton

Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park by Malcolm Shucksmith

Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park by Malcolm Shucksmith

Mill Dam, Eccleston by Ann ODonnell

Mill Dam, Eccleston by Ann O'Donnell

Pennington Flash by Sue Atherton

Pennington Flash by Sue Atherton

Sankey canal by Sue Atherton

Sankey canal by Sue Atherton

Sankey Valley by Jen Hill

Sankey Valley by Jen Hill

Sankey Valley Park by Malcolm Shucksmith

Sankey Valley Park by Malcolm Shucksmith

Sankey woods by Jen Hill

Sankey woods by Jen Hill

Sherldley Park in autumn by Diane Warburton

Sherldley Park in autumn by Diane Warburton

Sutton Dam by Sue Atherton

Sutton Dam by Sue Atherton

Taylor Park by Clare White

Taylor Park by Clare White

Taylor Park by Rosie Anslow

Taylor Park by Rosie Anslow

Victoria Park by Louise Claire

Victoria Park by Louise Claire