Walks for Health
The Active Together Melton
team helps to organise 2 weekly walks in cooperation with
the Friends of the Country Park and the Senior’s Forum
for the area. 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
Leicester Road Sports Ground 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 sports@melton.gov.uk.
To download a copy of the Senior Walking Programme click on the
link below.
Senior Walking Programme October
2009 to March 2010 .
Senior Walking Programme April 2010
to September 2010 .
Buggy Walks
Buggy walks are back! Starting on Friday 16th
of April there will be a weekly walk around Wilton Park. Walkers
will meet at Wilton Park at 10.30am, every Friday. Everyone in the
family will be welcome to join the walks and enjoy some gentle
activity in a secure environment.
Liz Cresswell, Physical Activity Development
Officer, said: ‘’It can be really hard to stay fit and find time to
get out and about with a new baby in the house. This is a great
opportunity for mothers to meet up and have fun, whilst benefiting
their health - and best of all it’s free!”
If you are interested in coming to the walks,
or want more information, then please contact Liz Ashbridge on
01664 502502 or email eashbridge@melton.gov.uk.
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
- Two trained walk leaders will be present during every walk. One
will lead the walk and the other will follow at the rear of the
group.
- 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.
- All walks are 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: Outside the Welby Practice, Walford
Close, unless otherwise stated
Time: 12.45pm, with the walk
commencing at 1pm, unless otherwise stated
Date: 2nd
Wednesday in the month, as follows:
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February 10th
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Bottesford to Muston via Easthorpe
(approximately 45 minutes). Refreshments in Muston before walking
home. Please let Sue know if you require transport from Muston to
Bottesford.
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Leader Sue
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March 10th
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Either a walk to Orston, via Orston Lane
(approximately 1 hour), or a walk around the Millenium Green and
the villages footpaths, usually 45 minutes
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Leader Sue
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April 14th
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Circular walk from dove cottage café car park
to Harby village via Grantham canal (approximately 1 hour).
Refreshments at the café.
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Leader Sue
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May 12th
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New Walk: Kilverton Lakes
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Leader Joan & Ian
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June 9th
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Allington walk
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Leader Norma
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July 14th
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Canal walk, from the Dirty Duck car park,
Woolsthorpe to Muston bridge; 30 minutes each way along the Sustran
track and canal.
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August 11th
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Bottesford to Redmile via Barkestone Lane
(approximately 50 minutes). ? Dinner in the village.
Starting time: 11.30am
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Leader Sue
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September 8th
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Balderton lakes and Sustrans track
(approximately 1 hour)
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Leader Sue
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October 13th
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New Walk: River Witham and Wyndham
Park (approximately 1 hour)
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Leaders Anne & Sue
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November 10th
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New Walk:
Barkestone to Bottesford, via Grantham canal and Barkestone Lane.
We will travel via the 12.30pm bus from the Red Lion bus
stop in Bottesford.
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Nordic Walking
Below is a list of Walks taking place on a
Sunday starting at various locations. Distances vary from 5 to 13
miles. Cost of each walk is £5!
Nordic walking programme
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Date
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Starting
point
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Start
time
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Distance
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7th February
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The Fox and Hounds,
Exton,
Rutland,
LE15 8AP
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10am
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5 miles
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7th March
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The Plough,
Hickling,
Melton Mowbray,
LE14 3AH
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10am
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8 miles
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17th April
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The Noels,
Whitwell,
Rutland,
LE15 8BW
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10am
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TBC
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9th May
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The Sample Celler,
Old Dalby,
LE14 3NQ
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9.30am
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around 8 miles
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6th June
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Cycle centre,
Marlow car park,
Gratham water,
(the Gratham gate way),
PE28 OBX
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10am
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10 miles
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4th July
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The Sample Celler,
Old Dalby,
LE14 3NQ
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9.30am
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TBC
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1st August
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Normanton cycle centre,
Normanton,
Rutland water,
LE15 8HD
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10am
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8 mile dam buster
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5th September
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The sample Celler,
Old Dalby,
LE14 3NQ
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9.30am
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TBC
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3rd October
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Beacon Hill Country park,
lower car park,
Break Back Lane,
Woodhouse Eaves,
LE12 8TA
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10am start
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5 miles
£2 car park fee applies
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7th November
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The Finches Arms, Hambelton,
Rutland water,
LE15 8TL
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10am start
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6 mile peninsula
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5th December
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The Plough,
Hickling,
Melton Mowbray,
LE14 3AH
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10am start
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TBC
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30th December
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The Noels,
Whitwell,
Rutland,
LE15 8BW
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10am start (turkey buster)
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3 miles
with a cut off point at the finches arms, for
any one wishing to cut there walk short. Transport back to
start.
This is a free walk, with a £5 deposit, to book your place at the
table, at the Noels, Whitwell.
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