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Health Walks guided walks by volunteers

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seacliff Wed 19-Apr-17 22:01:22

One of the leaders when we walk at Walberswick is from Natural England, who manage a lot of that area. He is really knowledgeable and interesting, so we learn a bit apart from getting fitter. The walks are between one and two hours, but for the unfit, that's enough at first.

Our local U3A also have a walking group, but I want to get a bit fitter before I join them.

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Grannyknot Wed 19-Apr-17 21:47:40

I walk with my local group for an hour every week, come rain, come shine. I love it. smile

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Greyduster Wed 19-Apr-17 19:16:44

We have them in our area but they are too short for us - I don't mean that to sound like we're marathon walkers these days but at two and a half miles or so it's over before it's started almost. Good for the company though.

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kittylester Wed 19-Apr-17 17:34:41

We have walking groups in our village lead by volunteers. There are two leaders and they do a 4 mile walk and a longer one every Tuesday morning. They begin in the pub car park and end up back in the pub! I must try to go! blush

I think there was a government initiative to get them going in lots of areas.

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seacliff Wed 19-Apr-17 14:56:42

I have just been for the most glorious walk this morning, at Walberswick in Suffolk. Stunning scenery, a part I'd never walked before. I thought I'd mention it in case anyone else wants to improve their fitness a bit and wants some company.

I want to get fitter, and have found the Health Walks run by onelife Suffolk.http://onelifesuffolk.co.uk/our-services/health-walks/

They do a series of walks all over the county, and I think they are nationwide. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/

It's good to go on an escorted walk, as I often get lost on my own! We walked about 3.5 miles along the river and through countryside back to the cars.This was the toughest level 5 walk, but some are very easy. They will always slow down if someone is struggling a bit.

Before the first walk you have to complete a form stating any health conditions, but there is no charge and no booking ahead needed.Just turn up, the groups I've been with are very friendly, and well behaved dogs can come too.

When I get fitter and faster I may join the Ramblers, but this group is a good starting point.

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