Walks for Health

The Active Together Melton team helps to organise 2 weekly walks in cooperation with the Friends of the Country Park, the Senior’s Forum, and the 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 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 April 2010 to September 2010 .

Senior Walking Programme October 2010 to March 2011 .

Buggy Walks

Buggy walks take place ever week 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 Ashbridge, 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: 2^nd Wednesday in the month, as follows:

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!

Useful Links

• Walking the Way to Health 
• Parish Walks
• Rural Community Council
• Ramblers
• Leicestershire & Rutland walking group for people in their 20’s and 30’s .
• Walking in Leicestershire .
• Walking in England .