Swindon Health Walks
Swindon Health Walks are short group walks lasting 40 - 60 minutes followed by socialising and light refreshments.
The walks are guided by trained volunteers and are part of a nationally accredited scheme, aimed at improving health and encouraging enjoyment of local parks and green spaces.
The overall walking pace will be brisk and steady so the walks are beneficial for health, but they should not make walkers too breathless (walkers should still be able to hold a conversation).
Walkers will be encouraged to:
- breathe a little faster
- feel somewhat warmer
- increase their heart rate
Two new Winter walks!
We are introducing two new Winter walks in Toothill and Wichelstowe. Please contact us for more information.
There are now 8 weekly health walks on:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Lower Shaw Farm 2:00pm |
Central Broadgreen Community Centre 10.00am |
Walcot Shrivenham |
Haydon Wick Eldene Parks N&S |
Liden Derryck Evans House 10.30am |
Three Wheelie Walks for parents and pushchairs and wheelchair users on:
| Wednesday | Friday |
|---|---|
Ramleaze Highworth Ladybird Children's Centre |
Eldene Eldene Children's Centre |
All the walks are lead by volunteers who have attended a Volunteer Walk Leader training day.
Open to all ages, each person walks at a pace that suits them. We have received lots of comments on the improvement walkers have experienced in terms of mobility (despite arthritic knees), a better sense of well-being, reducing medication and feeling livelier.
Occasionally there will be 'away days' when the walk leaves from a different starting point so please contact Cheryl Heyne if confirmation is required.
Please email Cheryl Heyne or call her on 01793 465413 or 07856 609379 if you are interested in joining or becoming a walk leader.