Walking for Health
Walk your way to health with us
Action 21 promotes walking as a free, healthy, and environmentally friendly form of transport and exercise. We organise programmes of regular short ‘health walks’ open to the public in local beauty spots.
The health benefits include reduced instances of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers – in fact regular walking has a positive effect on up to 22 different chronic diseases and disorders. Also did you know that about ¼ of all car journeys are less than 2 miles in length? That’s around 30 minutes walk – so more people walking could really help reduce car use.
Programme May 2008 – October 2008
Kenilworth Walks
Meet at: Castle Farm Recreation Centre
Time: 10.30am
Thursday mornings weekly
Special trip!
Thursday 10th July 2008, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Brandon Marsh, transport provided. Please phone Kim Skipsey on 01789 205059 to book.
Organised by Age Concern Warwickshire, 01789 205059
Warwick Walks
Meet at: St Nicholas Park Café
Time: 10.30am
First and third Wednesday of the month only.
Special trips!
- Wednesday 7th May 2008, 10.30am – 12.30 pm. Bus trip to Crackley Wood to see the bluebells.
- Wednesday 20th August 2008, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Bus trip to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Free transport provided, please phone Ellen on 01926 492760 to book.
Organised by Senior People’s Forum, 01926 492760
Leamington Spa Park Walks
Meet at: Jephson Gardens, Parade Entrance
Time: 2.30pm
Friday afternoons weekly.
Meet at: Jephson Gardens, Parade Entrance
Time: 11.30am
First Friday of the month only.
Special trips!
- Friday 20th June 2008, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Bus trip to Ufton Fields.
- Friday 12th September 2008, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Bus trip to Hatton Locks.
Free transport provided, please phone Michelle on 01926 456076 to book.
Organised by Action 21, 01926 456076
Alcester Walks
Meet at: the Greig Lifestyles Centre
Time: 10am
Every Tuesday morning.
A variety of walks along the Heart of England Way, Monarch Way and Arden Way. We also visit Oversley Woods.
Organised by Stratford-on-Avon District, Leisure Services Department, 01789 260639
Bidford-on-Avon Walks
Meet: at the bridge across the Avon.
Time: 10am
Every Monday morning
Regular walks along the river, the Golf course and on the Heart of England way towards Broom.
Organised by Stratford-on-Avon District, Leisure Services Department, 01789 260639
Studley Walks
Meet at: the Youth Centre
Time: 2:30pm
Every Thursday
Walks around the village towards Studley Castle, Rough Hill Woods and Kingsley School.
Organised by Stratford-on-Avon District, Leisure Services Department, 01789 260639
Wellesbourne Walks
Meet at: the Conservative Club
Time: 2pm
Every Tuesday
Walks around the village and countryside.
Organised by Stratford-on-Avon District, Leisure Services Department, 01789 260639
Stratford Walks
Meet at: Stratford Leisure Centre
Time: 10am
Monday mornings weekly. Except Bank Holidays.
Organised by Age Concern Warwickshire, 01789 205059
Alcester Malt Mill Lane Walks
“A gentle stroll from Malt Mill Lane”
Meet at: the Malt Mill Centre
Time: 11am
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Ring Kim Skipsey for information about when they are - 01789 205059
Organised by Age Concern Warwickshire, 01789 205059
Warwickshire Volunteer Health Walk Leaders Event
Wednesday 14th May 2008. 9.30am – 1.30pm
St. Peter’s Church Hall, Dormer Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AA
An event for volunteer walk leaders from across Warwickshire to show appreciation and to celebrate all the involvement of volunteer Walk Leaders. Free lunch and prizes!
Please RSVP to your local project coordinator or contact Michelle, michelle@action21.co.uk, 01926 456076.
Programme Oct 07 - May 2008
Kenilworth Walks
Meet at: Castle Farm Recreation Centre
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Thursday mornings weekly.
Please phone Kim Skipsey on 01789 205059 to book.
Organised by Age Concern Warwickshire
Warwick Walks
Meet at: St Nicholas Park Cafe
Time: 10.30am
First Wednesday of the month only. Organised by Senior People's Forum, 01926 492760
Leamington Spa Park Walks
Meet at: Jephson Gardens, Parade Entrance
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Friday afternoons weekly.
Organised by Action 21, 01926 456076
Stratford-on-Avon District walks
Contact the Leisure Services department at Stratford-on-Avon District
Council for more information on the walks in the district.
Telephone: 01789 260646
Alcester
Every Tuesday Morning
Meet: at the Greig Lifestyles Centre
Time: 10 am
Tuesday mornings weekly.
A variety of walks along the Heart of England Way, Monarch Way and Arden Way. We also visit Oversley Woods.
Contact the Leisure Services department at Stratford-on-Avon District
Council for more information on the walks in the district.
Telephone: 01789 260646
Bidford-on-Avon
Every Monday morning.
Meet at: the bridge across the Avon
Time: 10.00am
Regular walks along the river, out onto the Golf course and on the Heart of England way towards Broom.
Contact the Leisure Services department at Stratford-on-Avon District
Council for more information on the walks in the district.
Telephone: 01789 260646
Studley
Meet at: the Youth Centre
Time: 2:30pm
Every Thursday.
Walks around the village towards Studley Castle, Rough Hill Woods and Kingsley School.
Contact the Leisure Services department at Stratford-on-Avon District
Council for more information on the walks in the district.
Telephone: 01789 260646
Wellesbourne
Meeting: at the Conservative club
Time: 2pm
Every Tuesday
Walks around the village along the river and across the countryside towards Walton Hall.
Contact the Leisure Services department at Stratford-on-Avon District
Council for more information on the walks in the district.
Telephone: 01789 260646
Stratford Walk
Meet at: Stratford Leisure Centre
Time: 10.00am
Every Monday morning weekley. Except bank holidays.
Alcester Malt Mill Lane Walks
Meet at: the Malt Mill Centre
Time: 11.00am
Fortnightly on Wednesdays: 12th Dec; 9th (weather permitting) & 23rd January 8; 6th & 20th February; 5th & 19th March; 2nd, 16th & 30th April 2008.
Previous Programme downloadable here:
South Warwickshire Heathly Walks Programme for May to October 2007 (1Mb download)