The Deal Walkers are Welcome team is a group of local people who love Deal and love walking - we want to share those passions and show how Deal welcomes all sorts of walkers, from casual strollers to seasoned hikers.

We are independent of any business or organisation, but welcome them to pledge their support along with individual residents.

The people coordinating the group are:

• Bill Butler - Founder of the Royal Marines Heritage Trail

• David White - Chair of The Deal Society and formerly Chair of a national outdoor recreation charity

• Lee Pickup - Liaison with the White Cliffs Ramblers

• Pam Brivio - Liaison with Dover Walkers are Welcome and Dover District Councillor

• Peter Morris - North Downs Way Trail Manager

• Tracey Reed - Keen walker and former senior executive at English Heritage

There are more than 100 towns in the Walkers Are Welcome network, more information about the scheme is on the their website at www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk.