Walks for Health
The Active Together Melton
team helps to organise weekly walks in cooperation with
the Friends of the Country Park, the Senior’s Forum, and the
SureStart Family Outreach workers. The sessions are very popular
and are a great way to keep fit and meet new people. All walks have
been accredited by Natural England.
Senior Walks
The senior walks take
place every Thursday. There are two types of walk which are
indicated by heart levels. The one heart level walks average
between 30 minutes to 1 hour on good surfaces and fairly flat
routes with no stiles. The walks are always at Melton Country Park
and are suitable to newcomers to walking. Meet at Melton
Country Park visitor centre at the end of Wymondham Way at 1.30pm.
The two heart level walks are up to 90 minutes covering a variety
of paths, which maybe uphill and over stiles. Paths may be uneven
or muddy in places, and appropriate footwear must be worn. Meet at
Egerton Park, Wilton Road at 1.30pm to travel to the destination.
Both walks have front and back leaders so all walkers can find
their own pace. For more information please contact us on
01664 502502 or email us on sports@melton.gov.uk.
To download a copy of the Senior Walking Programme click on the
link below.
Senior Walking Programme September
2011 to March 2012 .
Senior Walking Programme
Spring/Summer 2012.
Beginners Health Walks
Our beginners health walks take place every Wednesday at
10.30am, and will last 30 minutes to an hour. They are suitable for
all abilities and ages and everyone is welcome. The terrain is
fairly good, with few hills and no stiles. Trained walk leaders
will be present to lead the walk and give you support. Meet at the
cafe in the county park at 10.30am. We look forward to seeing
you!
General Walking information
Why walk?
- For Health- it stengthens your heart, bones and muscles
- For Wealth- it's free
- For Happiness- it improves your mood
- For Comfort- it reduces stress and helps to calm your mind
- For Joy- meet new friends and see how much fun it can be
Guidelines for joining the walks
- At least one trained walk leaders will be present during every
walk.
- First walk: you will need to complete a brief health and
registration form when attending your first walk. On subsequent
walks you will need to inform the walk leader that you are in
attendance and they will mark you on the register.
- Booking: there is no need to book a place, just turn up on the
day!
- Please dress sensibly for the weather and wear appropriate
footwear for the conditions.
- Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead.
- Please check with your doctor before joining a walk if you have
any health concerns.
- You may want to take a bottle of water with you, or a flask
containing a hot drink in colder weather. We will try to stop for
refreshments after every week.
- Walks maybe led by volunteers that have been trained by
the Walking the Way to Health Initiative.
Other Walking Opportunities in the Borough
Bottesford Health Walks
Venue: meet in Walford Close,
Bottesford
Time: 12.45pm, with the walk
commencing at 1pm, unless otherwise stated
Date: 2nd
Wednesday in the month
Other information: Please wear suitable
clothes and shoes, especially during the winter months! New
walkers are requested to complete a Health form prior to the
walk.
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Date
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Walk
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February 8th
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A walk in and around Great Gonerby
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New walk
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March 14th
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Dove Cottage to Plungar along the Grantham
Canal. Refreshments at Dove Cottage Cafe
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April 11th
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A walk in and around Allington
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With Norma
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May 9th
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Exploring Muston Nature Reservoir.
Refreshments at the Forge Tearooms
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New Walk
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June 13th
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Londonthorpe woods with refreshments at Belton
Garden Centre
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New Walk
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July 11th
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A walk along the Viking Way near
Woolsthorpe
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New Walk
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August 8th
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A walk along the river Witham
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New Walk
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September 12th
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Denton Reservoir
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October 10th
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Circular walk at Belvoir
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November 14th
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Harby circular walk along Grantham canal.
Refreshments at Dove cottage cafe.
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December
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No Walk
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Happy Walking! Any queries, please contact Sue
on 01949 843280
Becoming a Volunteer Walk Leader
If you would like to set up your own walk for health, or would
like to help with the existing walks, then please contact the team.
We will put you through your volunteer walk leader and support you
with whatever you choose to do.
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