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Walking for Health-Free Guided Walks

    Why is walking so good for you?

  • It has great health benefits
  • It improves your confidence and energy
  • Its free and easy
  • No special equipment is needed
  • You can start slowly
  • It's sociable

    The Walking for Health scheme offers regular guided walks in Church Stretton and the surrounding areas.

  • Led by trained walk leaders
  • In small groups
  • Gentle walks - perfect if you are recovering from illness
  • An opportunity to meet people and make friends
  • Different walks for different abilities
  • A leader at the front and back so you'll never get left behind or be too slow

For further details, to volunteer as a walk leader or if you are interested in starting a walk in your area contact the Walking for Health Co-ordinator, Ian Pearmain ian.walkingforhealth@googlemail.com or by telephone 01694 722077.

Programme of Led Walks

Church Stretton - Start at the Mayfair Community Centre

Tuesday
10.30 am

4 heart: 2+ hours
Wednesday(2nd and 4th of month)

11.00 am

1 heart; 1/2 hour
Wednesday(1st and 3rd of month)

10.30 am

2/3 heart; 1+ hours
Friday

10.30 am

3/4 heart; 2 hours
Friday 1:1

by arrangement

1 heart: 1/2 hour

Cleobury Mortimer - Start at the Leisure Centre, Love Lane, DY14 8PE

Every 1st Monday of the month
10.30 am

1 heart: 1/2hour
If you would like a longer walk come along and join us anyway to let us know.

Craven Arms - Start at the Discovery Centre

Tuesday(1st and 3rd of month)
11.00 am

2/3 heart: 1+ hours
Wednesday (2nd and 4th of the month)
10.30 am

1 heart: 1/2 hour

Ludlow

Tuesday (2nd and 4th in the month), meet at the Tourist Information Centre in Market Square, SY8 1AS.
1:45 pm

2 heart: 1 hour
Friday (1st and 3rd in the month), meet at Guy Thornycroft Court, Tollgate Road, SY8 1TL.
10.30 am

1 heart: 1/2 hour

More walks, including shorter walks, coming in the New Year

Rushbury

Tuesday
10am at the village Hall

2 hearts: 1 hour
Sunday(2nd in month)
Starting from various locations

2/4 hearts: 1-2 hours

For more details contact Merle Lippitt on 01694 771405

WALK GRADING

1 heart
30 minutes level pavement walk
2 hearts

Up to 60 minutes paved or paths, level, no stiles
3 hearts

Up to 90 minutes off-road, gentle gradients, some stiles
4 hearts

2+ hours off-road, hills, some stiles, steeper gradients

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the walk start time and wear comfortable shoes and loose fitting clothing in layers. It is also a good idea to bring a drink of water. (Note: Timings for walks are approximate and are dependent on weather and other conditions) All walkers are required to complete a short health questionnaire before your first walk with us. If you're unsure of your fitness to take part due to health reasons, just mention it next time or talk to your doctor.

Walking for Health in South Shropshire is funded by Sport England and the Shropshire Primary Care Trust as part of Natural England's Walking for Health initiative - visit www.whi.org.uk for more information about the national Walking for Health initiative