COUNTRYSIDE lovers can get on their bikes without breaking foot-and-mouth restrictions, thanks to a new company initiative.

Bewdley Bike Tours, based at Hopley's Farm Shop on the edge of Bewdley, is offering bike hire and guided tours.

The firm can supply suggested routes, a two-hour guided tour and a bike and boat tour with hirers combining riding their bikes with a trip down the river from Stourport-on-Severn to Worcester.

The company has been open since Easter weekend and will be operating every weekend and bank holiday until the summer when it will then be open from Wednesdays to Sundays.

Bewdley Bike Tours has a number of guided tours planned, including two in France.

To avoid disappointment, bikes and places on guided tours should be booked in advance.

For further details contact 01299 402776.