CHILDREN at a Winchester school have been getting into the spirit of adventure as they celebrated the opening of a new activity trail.

Kings Worthy Primary School officially opened the Beech Trail last Thursday with a special visit from amputee, model and physical trainer, Jack Eyers.

After opting to have his leg amputated at 16-years-old he was bullied. He visited the school to inspire children to overcome obstacles.

The Beech Trail includes monkey bars, balancing beams and a big wooden tunnel that the children can climb through.

Headteacher Julie Mullane said she is pleased with the trail, which was installed just before Christmas.

“The staff and children are thrilled that our new activity trail has now been completed,” she said.

“The children have watched it being built and have been itching to have a go. It provides a great resource for the children to get outdoors and stimulate their imagination, flex their motor skills and spirit of adventure.”

Hamish Clark, 11, said: “It’s a great place to run around and have fun. It is also great to have somewhere we can challenge our physical skills. I really like the challenge of completing the monkey bars.”

Five-year-old Joe Osborne said: “It's great because there are lots of obstacles that I love.”

The trail was funded by money raised by the school Parents Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA).