Landscapes around Keswick that were damaged in December's floods are set for a helping hand during the town's mountain festival.

On May 21, the Friends of the Lake District will hold a mass-volunteering fell care day as part of the festival.

Fell care days have been run for the last five years and bring together people of all ages and from all walks of life to take part in practical conservation work.

Project officer Ruth Kirk said: "Keswick Mountain Festival were incredibly receptive to the idea of incorporating the event into their schedule as they recognise the value the stunning Lake District landscape has for providing outdoor fun and recreation.

"With the terrible floods Cumbria experienced this winter, particularly in Keswick there is a huge amount of work to be done to heal and restore our beloved landscapes.

"There’s never been a more urgent need for your help in volunteering."

Volunteers can take part in tasks including a canoe-based litter pick on Derwentwater, dry-stone walling training, a lake clean up around Bassenthwaite, path patching at Friars Crag and upland path maintenance with the Fix the Fells teams.

The Fell Care Day is sponsored by University of Cumbria.

Places are limited and bookings will be made on a first come, first served basis.

For more details visit www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/activities/conservation-programme