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Health Walks

Chrarlton Horethorne Health Walk : Walkers taking part in the first Charlton Horethorne Health Walk
Health Walks are becoming increasingly popular in South Somerset. The Community Activity and Lifestyle Team has helped to set up walks across the district.

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 logo : WHI logoThere's great news for South Somerset District Council's Community Activity & Lifestyle Team  as their Health Walk scheme has been awarded accreditation by Natural England's WHI (Walking the Way to Health Initiative).

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

pdf icon Bruton - Tolbury [357kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Castle Cary - Higher Ansford [405kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Chard

Charlton Horethorne : walkers on a South Somerset health walk

pdf icon Chard - Bews Lane and Thordun Park [373kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Chard - Catchgate Lane [351kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Chard - Reservoir [356kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Forton & Coombses [379kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Tatworth - Waterlake & Wreath Green [391kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Burridge Cross [392kb] (pdf document)

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.

pdf icon Chard Health Walks Page 1 [308kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Chard Health Walks Page 2 [132kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Chard Health Walks Page 3 [164kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Chard Health Walks Page 4 [108kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Crewkerne

pdf icon Crewkerne - Bincombe Beeches [390kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Crewkerne - Crowcastle [396kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Ilminster

pdf icon Ilminster - Beacon and Winterhay Green [360kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Ilminster - Herne and Listers Hill [381kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Somerton

pdf icon Somerton - Behind Berry [389kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Somerton - Lower Somerton and Perry Hill [394kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Somerton - St Cleers [365kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Charlton Mackrell [381kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Keinton Mandeville [404kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around South Petherton & Martock

pdf icon South Petherton - Stoodham and Mere Linches [396kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon South Petherton - and Moor [384kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Martock - Village Walk [388kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Wincanton

pdf icon Wincanton [388kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Penselwood [410kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Henstridge [379kb] (pdf document)

Walks in and around Yeovil

Health Walk : A health walk sets off in South Somerset

pdf icon Yeovil - Abbey Manor Park [373kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Yeovil - Ninesprings [331kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Yeovil - Recreation Centre [362kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Yeovil - Tarratt Lane [359kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Yeovil - Westbourne Grove [354kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Yeovil Marsh [390kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Mudford [314kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Queen Camel [391kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Ilchester - Pill Bridge [383kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon East Coker - Burton [369kb] (pdf document)

pdf icon Marston Magna [406kb] (pdf document)

Health Walk - Crewkerne : walkers enjoy a walk around CrewkerneHealth Walk - Stoke : Walkers enjoy the countryside around Stoke sub HamdonHealth Walk - Charlton Horethorne : walkers enjoy the countryside around Charlton Horethorne

Buggy Walks

We have set up Buggy Walks in South Somerset to give everyone with young children in buggies a chance to exercise and meet new people.

Find out more.

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 pdf icon SWAG Poster [110kb] (pdf document)

Charlton Horethorne Walking Group

The walking group has set up a range of health walks within a 5 mile radius of Charlton Horethorne. The document below gives further details.

pdf icon Charlton Horethorne Health Walks - July to December 2009 [270kb] (pdf document)

Health Walks from the Boden Centre, Chard

Walks 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 Centre

Walks 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 Group

This 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 pdf icon Stoke Health Walks - September to November 2009 [498kb] (pdf document)

Walk Leader: Janet Wharton (01935) 825928

Health Walks led by the Balsam Centre, Wincanton

Find out more about pdf icon Balsam Centre Health Walks - October 2009 to March 2010 [232kb] (pdf document)

Yeovil Health Walking Group

Walks 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 Yeovil

Walks 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:

  • First Friday of the Month – meet at Birchfield Community Centre
  • Second Friday of the month – meet at Milford Methodist Church
  • Third Friday of the month – meet at St Peter's Church in Westfield

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 Walks

Everyone is welcome to join in our health walks.

Somerton Health Walks1 : Health Walkers in SomertonSomerton Health Walk2 : Health walkers in SomertonSomerton Health Walks3 : Health Walkers in Somerton

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 Group

The 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 pdf icon January to March 2010 [2Mb] (pdf document)

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 area

For details of walks in the Mendip area please visit the Mendip District Council Website

Walk4Life Guide for families

pdf icon The Walk4Life Guide [1Mb] (pdf document) contains everything you need to help families keep active by walking more.

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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Last updated: 11 February 2010 at 16:16:41 GMT
Copyright © SSDC 2010
Last updated: 11 February 2010 at 16:16:41 GMT Copyright © SSDC 2010