Getting Involved with Health Walks
All new walkers are welcome to the scheme whether you are currently fit and active or those who have not exercise in a long time.
The walk starts at a gentle pace to warm up the muscles and mobilise the joints, the pace will then increase slightly to a brisk walk, increasing the heart rate, this will help you achieve various health related benefits. The walks are designed to allow you to walk at your own comfortable pace it is not a race and a brisk pace will be what feels comfortable to you
All walks are led by qualified volunteer walk leader’s that are also trained in first aid. They are there to help and to answer any questions that you may have. We want this to be an enjoyable experience for you so if you feel something is not right during the walk or if it is going too fast then tell a leader and they will slow down with you.
It couldn’t be easier to get started all you need to do is choose your walk location, turn up 15 minutes prior to your first walk, complete a health questionnaire and off you go.
All Walks are graded –
Green– Easy Walk. 20-30 Mins, 1 – 2 miles, flat pathways only. Suitable for wheel chairs and buggy’s.
Orange– Moderate Walk, 30-60 Mins, 2 - 3 miles, mixture of pathways and grass tracks, may include stiles or kissing gates. May not be suitable for wheel chairs and buggy’s.
Red– Advance Walk, 60-90 Mins, 3 - 4 miles, mixture of pathways and grass tracks, may include stiles or kissing gates. May not be suitable for wheel chairs and buggy’s.
Green/Orange or Green/Red – These are Moderate (orange) or advanced (red) walks with the option of a shorter easier route if desired. Mixture of pathways and grass tracks, may include stiles or kissing gates. May not be suitable for wheel chairs and buggy’s.
Worried about walking?
Concerned about joining our group for the first time? Why not try one of our short walks? The walks will last about 20 minutes and are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Huntingdon
Starting at the Sallowbush Road free car park, (opposite the Oak Tree centre)
Every Tuesday at 10.00am
Free short walks led by the Personal Health Trainers. For more information on the Personal Health Trainers call 07540 703645 or visit www.personalhealthtrainer.org.uk
Ramsey
Starting at the new Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, PE 26 1HG at 10am
Monday 14th May 2012
Monday 11th June 2012
Monday 2nd July 2012
Monday 6th August 2012
St Ives
Starting at One Leisure St Ives Indoor, St Ives, PE27 6WU at 10am
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wednesday 6th June 2012
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Wednesday 1st August 2012
St Neots
Starting at Riverside Car Park, St Neots at 10am
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Tuesday 26th June 2012
Tuesday 31st July 2012
Tuesday 28th August 2012