Walking is described by health experts as 'almost perfect exercise'; requiring no special equipment or expense, walking is an ideal way for most people to become more active.
'Walking the way to Health' Initiative (WHI) aims to get more people walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in areas of poor health.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust will be promoting walking within the Borough with events throughout the coming year. We currently have eight active guided walks throughout the week in Nuneaton and Bedworth, with plans to increase that number throughout 2010 and thereafter. We will also be working to increase the number of walks centred within local communities and lead by volunteers from within those communities; offering free training and support to those involved.
Why not join one of our free walks? Our walks are held weekly throughout the year and all abilities are welcome. They are led by Walk Leaders who are trained to help you achieve a walk suited to your own requirements. Just turn up 15 minutes early on the day of your first walk, introduce yourself to a walk leader, fill out a simple health questionnaire and then you can walk with us every week on any walk you wish!
Monday
10:30am Weddington
Meet in front of St James Church, Church Lane, Weddington.
A beautiful walk on rural paths and with some sections on agricultural land which may be ploughed at certain times of the year. Sturdy footwear recommended.
(Up to 1 Hour walk)
Monday
1:00pm Hill Top
Meet outside ACTIVE8 ARTS, Dorelcote Court, Hill Top.
A walk on footpaths and along canal paths. Particularly suitable for those who are looking for an easy walk and like feeding ducks?
(30 minute to 1 Hour walk)
Tuesday
10:30am Riversley Park
Meet in front of the Museum in Riversley Park.
A pleasant flat walk on tarmac paths, with no steep gradients or steps.
Why not visit the community café afterwards for a coffee and chat?
(Up to 1 Hour walk)
Wednesday
10:30am Bedworth Miners Welfare Park
Meet at the café in the Bedworth Leisure Centre.
A mixed walk on tarmac paths and across open park land, taking in some undulating ground in open countryside and occasionally along the canal tow path.
Stop off in the Leisure Centre Café afterwards for a coffee and chat?
(Up to 1 Hour walk)
Wednesday
12:30pm Camp Hill GP lead walk
Meet inside the Camp Hill Family Community Care Centre.
A flat walk on well made paths taking in Stubbs pool and the surrounding parkland. After the walk why not have a coffee and a chat at the Diners Delight Café in the CHESS Centre nearby?
(30 minutes walk)
Thursday
1.00pm Town Centre Lunchtime Walk
Meet on the Town Hall steps.
A brisk walk mainly taking in the Riversley Park area. Ideal for those who are stuck in an office or shop all day and want to feel a little fresher and fitter.
(30 – 40 minute walk).
Friday
11.15am Anmol Centre
Meet outside the Shri Hindu Gujarati Samaj, Upper Abbey Street.
This walk covers the Nuneaton Recreation Ground. Provided and attended by the Asian community. This is a flat walk on well made paths suitable for those seeking a sedate pace, ideal for mature people and is also suitable for wheelchair users.
(30 minute to 1 hour walk)
Sunday
10:30am Stockingford
Meet in the car park of the Cherry Tree Pub, opposite the Vale View Community Centre, Haunchwood Road.
This walk includes gates and uneven paths. Sturdy footwear recommended.
(Up to 1 Hour walk)
Interested in volunteering? We need you!
Do you?
Like fresh air and being active?
Enjoy nature and being outdoors?
Want to help your community get fitter or lose weight?
Enjoy meeting new people?
Want some free training and experience of working with people?
If the answer to these questions is yes then becoming a VOLUNTEER WALK LEADER may be what you’re looking for.
We offer FREE training in:
Leading groups of walkers on short 30 min – 1 hour walks.
Walk planning and route risk assessment.
Communication skills.
First aid.
All we ask in return is:
A small commitment of your time to lead a walk once a week. You just take a register and guide the walk; Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust will support, administer and advertise your walks. We also hold regular meetings and a programme of social events for volunteers with refreshments provided free of charge.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Louise Gardner
Community Walking Coordinator
Tel: 02476400585
Disclaimer - All our walks are lead by volunteer walk leaders, in the rare event that no walk leader is present we cannot accept responsibility for the inconvenience if the walk does not take place. However we do make every endeavour to make sure this doesn't happen.
Join us on these FREE accompanied walks every week throughout the year. Get fit, make friends, and walk in safety.
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