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Health Walks Seven out of 10 people aren't currently active enough to benefit their health. Health walks are a great way of getting exercise and they are also a good way of meeting people. Why not take a health walk and enjoy the beautiful South Somerset countryside? Your walk should be 'brisk' if you are aiming for health benefits. You could make new friends, relieve stress and benefit your health! The following health walks cover the whole district. To find the health walk you want, find the town nearest to you and click on the walk you would like to view. Walks range between 1 and 4 and half miles. If you have any feedback on any of the walks let us know at active@southsomerset.gov.uk South Somerset Health Walks
WHI is the largest national body promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. Accreditation shows that the scheme has successfully demonstrated that it meets the required criteria. This includes offering led health walks for beginners, meeting the WHI safety and insurance standards for all walks and collecting monitoring information. Make a difference to your community!Attend our FREE Health Walk Leader Training. This training will give you the confidence and knowledge to set up a successful health walk in your town or village. Walks in and around Bruton & Castle Cary
Walks in and around Chard
We have also mapped some new walks in Chard. These 4 attachments form a leaflet that you can either download or if you would like to be sent one telephone 01935 462348.
Walks in and around Crewkerne
Walks in and around Ilminster
Walks in and around Somerton
Walks in and around South Petherton & Martock
Walks in and around Wincanton
Walks in and around Yeovil
Buggy WalksWe have set up Buggy Walks in South Somerset to give everyone with young children in buggies a chance to exercise and meet new people. Somerset Walking and Activity Group (SWAG)The Somerset Walking and Activity Group (SWAG) is specifically for people in their 20s and 30s who enjoy walking, like exploring the varied countryside of Somerset and want to make new friends. For more information have a look at the Charlton Horethorne Walking GroupThe walking group has set up a range of health walks within a 5 mile radius of Charlton Horethorne. The document below gives further details.
Health Walks from the Boden Centre, ChardWalks start from the Boden Centre, Boden Street, Chard every Wednesday at 10.15am. For more information phone Tony Hampson on 07521 318930. Health Walks from Crewkerne Aqua CentreWalks commence at 9.30am every Tuesday starting and finishing at Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Henhayes, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LZ. For more information telephone 01460 77665 Active Stoke Walking GroupThis is a friendly group and all walks are free. Come and join us. We walk 3 to 4 miles at a gentle pace and many people come on their own. We walk at a gentle pace. Please wear supportive boots or shoes and waterproof clothing if necessary. Dogs are welcome. View Walk Leader: Janet Wharton (01935) 825928 Health Walks led by the Balsam Centre, WincantonFind out more about Yeovil Health Walking GroupWalks are FREE will take place in Yeovil and will vary in length from 1 to 5 miles. Walks start on Tuesdays at 2pm outside Goldenstones Leisure Centre. For further information contact Louise Bulmer on 01935 462347. Health Walks in Birchfield, Milford & Westfield in YeovilWalks will not usually last for more than an hour, would normally be from 2- 2.5 miles in length, and participants are asked to wear comfortable waterproof clothes. The programme will be:
Each walk will meet at 10am and start at 10.15am. For more details contact Tony from Shine 07521 318930 or e-mail at tony.shinesom@googlemail.com Somerton Health WalksEveryone is welcome to join in our health walks.
All walks start at 9.30am outside Cost Cutters and will be approximately 1 to 1 and a half hours. Some will be in Somerton and some off in the car to local areas. For more details email louise.bulmer@southsomerset.gov.uk or telephone 01935 462347. Broadway Walking GroupThe walks are FREE will take place in and around Broadway/Horton and will vary in length from 1 to 5 miles. Find out about walks from For more details email louise.bulmer@southsomerset.gov.uk or telephone 01935 462347. Stepping over the border? Find out about health walks in the Mendip areaFor details of walks in the Mendip area please visit the Mendip District Council Website Walk4Life Guide for families
Problems downloading any of the documents on this page?If you have any difficulties downloading documents on this page or any further queries contact louise.bulmer@southsomerset.gov.uk or telephone 01935 462347.
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