If you're anything like me, you'll be looking ahead to the summer and getting excited about spending time in the great outdoors. So can I tell you about a thoroughly good idea that not only makes you feel good outside, but inside as well.

It's a walking trip that the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer is organising in the Lake District this July.

The two-day challenge takes place in the idyllic Buttermere Valley over the weekend of 4th - 6th July, 2003. Now I've worked in the Cumbria region, and it has quite rightly been awarded accolades as one of the most picturesque regions of Europe. It is fantastic for hikers. Lush is the word. And that's not just me after a pint of ale in the many pubs which can be found dotted in useful places.

Surrounding the Buttermere Lakes are the majestic fells that form the Challenge: Whiteless Pike, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor, Wandope, Whiteside and Haystacks. The route has been broken down into two manageable sections, 10 miles on the Saturday and 8.5 miles on the Sunday . A peach of a walk.

The group will be in safe hands, as WalkWise UK Ltd will be providing a professional, knowledgeable and experienced walking guide to take everyone around the challenge.

You'll get great trekking and fabulous views. So just bring your camera, your hiking boots and a nice man. If nothing else, they can be used as a tripod to make sure you don't get camera shake!

All funds raised will go towards Breakthrough Breast Cancer's vital programme of research and awareness.

The weekend costs just £125 including food, accommodation and expert guides. Walkers are required to fundraise £250 to help fund Breakthrough's programme of vital research.

For an information pack please call 0207 557 6622 or email events@breakthrough.org.uk

PENNY SMITH, GMTV presenter, London.