Linskill Healthy Walks (North Tyneside)

Region: North East

Last updated: 08, May 2012

Linskill Healthy Walks will provide planned, organised Health Walks for the purpose of involving the local community in taking part in healthy exercise to improve their health and fitness levels.

These Health Walks are free to all participants, and we have qualified Walk Leaders who are experienced in leading health walks, who are dedicated towards improving the health and wellbeing of their local community.

Our walks

Mondays:

Wallsend Nature Strolls - Meet in Wallsend People's Centre, Frank Street, Wallsend  @ 1pm every MONDAY Short 'Health Walks' of 30-40 minutes around Wallsend - Parks, Waggonways and Denes. Walks will be to suit whoever takes part on the day. Suitable for all ages - wheelchairs, pushchairs and buggys catered for. Walk Leader assigned to anyone with disability/disadvantage. Walks will finish at the People's Centre with coffee and a chat!

Tuesdays: 

 North Shields Nature Strolls - Meet in Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields @ 1pm every TUESDAY Short 'Health Walks' of 30-40 minutes around Northumberland Park and occasionally Marden Quarry and Chirton Dene Park.  Walks will be to suit whoever takes part on the day. Suitable for all ages - wheelchairs, pushchairsand buggys catered for. Walk Leader assigned to anyone with disability/disadvantage. Walks will finish at the Linskill Park with coffee and a chat!

Thursdays:

Thursdays Health Walks: - Meet in the Linskill Centre, North Shields @t 10am every THURSDAY - EXCEPT the LAST THURSDAY of the month when we meet at a pre-arranged metro station at 10.30am.  Details on our leaflets - call for information.

Medium walks of around 3 - 5 miles, usually 60-90 minutes walking - depending on the pace. We do encourage walkers to walk at a pace that will 'test' them - but recognise that everyone has their own optimum pace. We always have a coffee break and a chat at the end, the social aspect is just as important in promoting good health.

Saturdays:

Saturday Health Walks: The 3rd Saturday of the month. Meet at a pre-determined place, either a Metro Station or Main Bus Station. Times and details on leaflets and below.

Longer walks, not quite rambles, 6-8 miles mostly, for those who are getting fitter and need to step out a bit. We will help anyone to take part in these walks and the pace and distance can be adjusted to suit individuals. If you have a disability or are unsure about how far you can walk, do give us a call and we can try to help you take part.If a walk is unsuitable for you we can suggest alternatives.

Walks are varied and a new programme is included on our walking program (available to download from the righthand col). You will need proper shoes, waterproof coat and a packed lunch. Call Andy for details and meeting times. 07985 155 734 - check for a leaflet below.

NEXT Saturday Walk: 

 Saturday 19 MAY - 'Red Kite Trail'

Meet in Eldon Square Bus Station, stand E @ 10.00am. Walk will be from Swallwell along the Derwent Walk to Rowlands Gill. Probably return from Winlaton Mill. Not written in stone!! - - - Please check the day before as 'unforseen circumstances' can cause last minute changes!!           N.B. Toilets are limited! Check with walk leaders before setting off.

Other dates for 2012:

16 June - Brockley Whins - Marsden

28 July - Summer Coach Trip - Roman Army Museum (Greenhead) Pre-booking Only

18 August; Watergate Park (Outskirts of Gateshead)

15 Sep; Byker - Jarrow via Millenium Bridge

20 Oct; CHANGED!! We'll now do the Red Kite Trail again - by popular demand!

17 Nov; Newburn - Wylam via Stephensons Cottage

8 Dec; Christmas Market Trip - York Christmas Markets. Pre-booking Only

Events

Saturday 7th July - Wallsend Festival

Saturday 21st July - Linskill Summer Fair - stalls, childrens entertainment, various displays/events, music.