PET lovers and their canine companions are invited to put their best paws forward and raise money for charity.

The National Trust’s Brockhampton Estate, near Bromyard, is hosting a sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) and Guide Dogs charities on Sunday, October 6.

There will be a choice of one-mile, one-and-a-half mile and two-mile routes through the estate, all are suitable for people of any age or ability.

Rachel Read, fund-raising officer at RNC, which is based in Hereford, said many of the college’s students are also Guide Dogs users. “Our two charities are keen to work together, so a sponsored dog walk is an ideal event,” she said. Ben Rendle is a student at RNC as well as chairman of the Herefordshire branch of Guide Dogs. He said: “Both RNC and Guide Dogs have been instrumental in giving me back my independence and confidence. Without them I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today.”

The walk runs from 9.30am to 12.30pm and costs £5 per dog, or per family walking without a dog. Sponsor forms are available on 01432 376371 or fundraising @rnc.ac.uk. To register online, visit rnc.ac.uk/fundraising.