There may be another very keen walker entering the world soon, following news that Julia Bradbury is pregnant.

Walking enthusiast and TV presenter Bradbury has fronted shows such as Country File and Wainwright Walks, but may soon put her hiking boots away in the cupboard - though maybe not for long - as she prepares for motherhood.

The 40-year-old said her pregnancy is a "bit of a miracle" as she suffers from endometriosis, a disease that can cause infertility.

Once Bradbury junior enters the world, he or she may not get far past taking the first steps before being dressed in outdoor jackets for children, in preparation for the first walks in the countryside.

And this may lead to another generation of Bradbury walking enthusiasts, with the presenter attributing her love for the outdoors to walking in Derbyshire with her father during her own childhood.

Julia Bradbury was elected president of the Ramblers last year and said her mission was to "get Britain on its feet".