Climate activists who are walking 404 miles to the COP26 climate conference left Leek today (Tuesday 28th September) after spending the night in the town.

Camino to COP26, who describe themselves as "A pilgrimage for climate justice", are currently in the midst of a walk from London to Glasgow.

The group are aiming to complete the journey using zero carbon emissions by walking.

The group average 10-miles a day, and stayed overnight in Leek on Monday before walking from Leek to Macclesfield today, on the 24th day of their 56-day tour.

They will then be setting off from Macclesfield to Cheadle on Wednesday.

People were welcomed to join their excursion, as they passed through Leek.

Camino to Cop said: "The purpose of the walk is to build alliances and engage communities along the route – [be it] faith communities and other local communities – and to spread the word about the urgency of the need for meaningful action to address the global climate and ecological emergency."

The idea was started by Extinction Rebellion UK Faith Bridge sub-group, but stands as an independent entity.

It is not a protest, rather a chance to start conversation and awareness about the climate emergency.

The group added: "This is an opportunity for connection and outreach and is expressly not a physically disruptive or civilly disobedient action. Those involved are asked to sign up to this principle."

The UK will hold the 26th Conference of the Parties meeting, which discusses action on climate change.

The Glasgow event has been described by US climate envoy John Kerry as "the last best chance" to avert the worst environmental consequences for the world.

It will be held from November 1 to November 12.