Health walks

Health walks are short organised walks, often led by trained volunteers from the local community. Designed with health in mind they can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, relaxed and sociable atmosphere in which to walk.

Health walks are perfect for beginners; those who would like to become more active or perhaps lack the confidence and knowledge about where to walk.

Unbelievably, inactivity is as big a cause of heart disease as smoking. Walking for half an hour five times a week is enough to:

·         Halve the risk of coronary heart disease  

·         Maintain weight loss

·         Improve coordination, flexibility, stamina and energy  

·         Reduce the chance of developing Type II diabetes  

·         Cut the risk of suffering a stroke by one third

·         Ease depression and anxiety

·         Reduce blood pressure

In addition walking can make you feel good, give you more energy and help you sleep better.

Health Walks - All walks are Free!