Medway Health Walks

Region: South East

Last updated: 06, March 2012

Medway Health Walks are short, social walks that are led by Volunteer Walk Leaders.  They are organised to support people to get the most enjoyment out of walking and also provide a safe and social environment.  All our walks are graded from 1 a gently walk to 3 a longer walk, rougher terrain and might include a hill.  Also look for the heart sign,  these walks are suitable for people who have attended cardiac rehabilitation. Walking is a gently low inpact form of exercise and suitable for all ages and abilities but if you have a concern  please contact your Doctor.

All walks are free and led by Medway Health Walk Volunteers who would be happy to hear from you.  It is advisable although not necessary to ring the leader prior to joining the walk for the first time.  They can  then keep a special eye out for you and introduce you to a walk buddy if needed. 

Walking is also a cheap way to exercise.  All that is needed is a comfortable pair of shoes and suitable clothing. .

When attending a walk for the first time you will be issued with a Walking Passport which will be signed everytime you attend a walk.  It does not have to be the same walk.  After 5 walks you will be given a draw string back, 10 a water bottle 15 a pen and after 20 walks a pedometer.  And remember all our walks are free of chage.

 Hazel

 Coordinator

Our walks

NEW WALKS - Hempstead Saturday Walk  1stand 3rd Saturday in every month 10.30 am

Monthly Sunday Walk - new venue each month.  .

Broomhill Community Walk every Tuesday from Strood Library

Cuxton Community Walk starting 7 Feb. 2012 from Cuxton Library

At the walks from the libraries free tea or coffee will be provided.

Allhallows Community Walk every Monday.

Riverside Country Park.  This walk meets every  Tuesday. Very own Bird Expert on hand nearly every week. As with St. Marys Island on Monday and Robin Hood Walk on Tuesday these walks finish where there are refreshment facilities.  Time to unwind and enjoy and cup of coffee. 

Spekes Bottom Walk  on Wednesday at 9.45 am  is  a very pretty rural walk through woods and  wonderful views which I urge you to try.  Spotted pheasants and foxes when I joined in.

Fancy a Saturday walk . Twidds Walk and Talk' meet outside Twydall Library, Twydall Green, Gillingham .Lovely  walk to Riverside Country Park and return approx. 2 hrs with refreshment break at Riverside Counctry around half-way..  Bring binoculars on this walk for the bird life.- local contact - Julie 07825732031  The group meet every Saturday from Twydall Library.

On all walks please it is advisable to ring the leader first.

Events

If you would like to become a Medway Health Walk Volunteer , please call 01634 331371 or email hazel.gallagher@medway.gov.uk. Next training days for 2012 are:- 29 February, 1 May, 18 July and 18 September.

As well as Leaders I am looking for Route Planners - same training but you are not expect to led a regular walk.