STREETS, parks and waterways in the borough will feature in the first walking festival.

The recently-formed Lewisham Walking Forum is organising guides, events and maps to encourage people to discover routes that take in the borough's remarkable sights and interesting places.

A festival highlight will be the walking weekend, May 17 and 18, with events in all corners of the borough, from Deptford to Downham, and something for all ages, from children's art events in Lewisham Shopping Centre and Downham Woods, to walks in Grove Park.

A free detailed programme of events from May 10 to 25 will be available in libraries next month or by calling Sue Webber on 07960 178379 or emailing lewishamwalkfes@tiscali.co.uk