Our Wellbeing Walks programme consists of friendly group walks that can help you become and stay active around Huntingdonshire. You can enjoy the walk at your own pace, but with the added benefit of being in the company of other walkers and trained walk leaders.
The Wellbeing Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders who are also first aid trained. Most walks cover 3-4 miles and last approximately 1 hour. Walks are free to join, and everybody is welcome.
The programme has been developed alongside the Ramblers and our neighbouring local authorities.
Walks key
| Colour | Description |
|---|---|
| Green | Are accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs |
| Orange | Moderate walk - 30-60 mins over 2-3 miles. A mixture of pathways and grass tracks. May include stiles and kissing gates. Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies |
| Green/Orange | A moderate walk with the option of a shorter easier route if desired |
| Red | Advanced Walk 60-90 mins over 3-4 miles |
| Green/Red | Advanced Walk with the option of a short/moderate route if desired |
DECEMBER
Huntingdon
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17th | 2pm | Hemingford Meadows | Houghton Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, Houghton, PE28 2AZ | ///reaction.truffles.richly |
| Friday 19th | 10am | Hardwick Circular | Buckden Village Hall, Buckden, PE19 5UY | ///skipped.lost.lecturing |
St Ives
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16th | 2pm | Pidley | Lakeside Lodge Golf Centre, Fen Road, Pidley, PE28 3DF | ///weekends.grape.mega |
| Thursday 18th | 10am | Crystal Lakes | Chapel on the Bridge, St Ives, PE27 5UW | ///handbags.officers.couriers |
St Neots
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 15th | 10am | Offord Walk | The Offord Shoe, 90 High St, Offord D'Arcy, St Neots, PE19 5RH | ///cherish.tune.prefect |
| Friday 19th | 2pm | Park Walk | Priory Park Car Park, Huntingdon Road, St Neots, PE19 1AJ | ///trailing.clicker.simulates |
Ramsey
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 15th | 2pm | Illings Farm | The Crown Inn, Broughton, PE28 3AY | ///skies.hurtles.learn |
Yaxley
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18th | 2pm | River Ramble | Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
JANUARY
Huntingdon
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7th | 2pm | Hinchingbrooke Ramble - Orange | Cafe, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6DB | ///directly.warthog.nicely |
| Fri 9th | 10am | Godmanchester Lakes - Orange | Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester, PE29 2AB | ///aced.giggle.applause |
| Wed 14th | 2pm | Alconbury Weald - Green | Lobelle Way Car Parks, Alconbury Weald, PE28 4XA | ///joys.strutted.splinters |
| Fri 16th | 10am | Hartford Walk - Green/Orange | The Barley Mow, 42A Main St, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1XU | ///troll.display.internal |
| Wed 21st | 2pm | Lakeland Walk - Green/Orange | Cafe, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6DB | ///directly.warthog.nicely |
| Fri 23rd | 10am | Reserve Walk (Cow Lane) - Red (not suitable for new walkers) | Cow Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2EJ | ///tummy.dabbling.curtail |
| Wed 28th | 2pm | Hardwick Circular - Orange | Buckden Village Hall, Buckden, PE19 5UY | ///skipped.lost.lecturing |
| Fri 30th | 10am | Grafham Perry - Orange | Wheatsheaf Park Car Park, West Perry, PE28 0BX | ///kilowatt.tearfully.party |
St Ives
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues 6th | 2pm | The Hemingfords - Orange | Axe & Compass, High Street, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9AH | ///grain.reach.firework |
| Thurs 8th | 10am | Holywell - Green/Orange | Pike and Eel Pub, Needingworth, PE27 4TW | ///spooked.compiler.riot |
| Tues 13th | 2pm | Ouse Meander - Orange | St Ives Library, 4 Library Row, Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BW | ///deeply.ghost.frocks |
| Thurs 15th | 10am | Houghton and Wyton - Orange | Houghton Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, Houghton, PE28 2AZ | ///reaction.truffles.richly |
| Tues 20th | 2pm | Thicket Path - Green/Red | One Leisure St Ives Indoor, St Ives, PE27 6WU | ///motivate.derailed.yoga |
| Thurs 22nd | 10am | Bluntisham - Orange | Bluntisham Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Bluntisham, PE28 3LR | ///fuss.disputes.recap |
| Tues 27th | 2pm | Somersham Allotments - Orange | Victory Hall Car Park, Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3HE | ///begin.household.trams |
| Thurs 29th | 10am | Crystal Lakes - Orange | Chapel on the Bridge, St Ives, PE27 5UW | ///handbags.officers.couriers |
St Neots
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 5th | 10am | Three Lakes - Orange | Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
| Fri 9th | 2pm | Dillington Stroll - Orange | Great Staughton Village Hall Car Park, Great Staughton, PE19 5DG | ///paused.cools.green |
| Mon 12th | 10am | The Railway - Orange | St Neots Football Club, Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL | ///families.these.unpainted |
| Fri 16th | 2pm | Eaton Socon Pightle - Orange | B&Q, Alpha Drive, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8EL | ///peach.rumbles.bunk |
| Mon 19th | 10am | Meadow Trail - Orange | Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
| Fri 23rd | 2pm | Pocket Park - Orange | Riverside Car Park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
| Mon 26th | 10am | Park Walk - Orange | Priory Park Car Park, Huntingdon Road, St Neots, PE19 1AJ | ///trailing.clicker.simulates |
| Fri 31st | 2pm | Reserve Ramble - Green/Orange | Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
Ramsey
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 5th | 2pm | Upwood Circular - Orange | St Peter's Church, Upwood, PE26 2QE | ///theme.templates.registry |
| Mon 12th | 2pm | Bury Wistow - Orange | Bury Church Hall Car Park, Meadow Lane, Bury, PE26 4NS | ///vitals.mailing.cemented |
| Mon 19th | 2pm | Woodwalton - Orange | The Green Woodwalton, PE28 5YN | ///drilled.lotteries.teamed |
| Mon 26th | 2pm | Forty Foot Circular - Green | Ramsey Forty Foot Village Hall, PE26 2XN | ///buggy.metals.laptops |
Yaxley
| Day | Time | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs 8th | 2pm | Church Walk - Orange | Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| Thurs 15th | 2pm | Askews Walk - Green/Orange | Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| Thurs 22nd | 2pm | Yaxley Meadows - Orange | Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| Thurs 29th | 2pm | Pond Walk - Orange | Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
What 3 Words ID
What 3 words is a system designed to identify any location on the surface of Earth with a resolution of about 3 metres. Anyone can find a what3words address via the online map or the free what3words app. We have adopted it to help provide a more accurate meet point for the locations of our walks.
Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome on the walks, no matter your age or ability. Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Concerned about joining for the first time? Try one of our shorter green walks which last 20-30 minutes and are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Do I need to book?
We encourage pre-booking before attending a walk, however it is not essential. You can book via the One Leisure App or by phoning 01480 388111. Please note you cannot currently book via the One Leisure website. Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance.
You will need to register for online bookings if you haven't already, and have your Member ID and PIN to hand. If you need a reminder of your account details, then please contact a member of the team using our online contact form.
How much does it cost?
The walks are free of charge, however the Huntingdonshire Wellbeing Walks scheme invites walkers to make a voluntary donation to support the running and continuation of the scheme. The suggested donation amount is £20 per year per walker. This is not compulsory - it is up to you if, and how much, you want to donate.
Can I bring my dog?
You are welcome to bring your dog on all walks except for the:
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Great Fen and Great Fen Dragonfly walks in Ramsey
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Brampton Wood walk
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Stukeley Stroll and Woodland Ramble in Huntingdon
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Buckden Village walk and
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Paxton Pits walk during June and July.
We recommend that dogs are kept under ‘close control’ at all times. This doesn’t necessarily mean on a lead, but we ask that dogs are kept on a lead if you cannot rely on their obedience. The usual rules apply regarding fouling. We ask all dog owners to be respectful of other walkers and to remember that not all people are dog lovers.