New Forest Healthy Walks

Region: South East

Last updated: 04, January 2012

There are lots of health walks happening around the Forest! Please see below for more information about where and when walks take place and who to contact for more information.

Our walks

Applemore Leisure Centre

Applemore Leisure Centre run free healthy walks in groups. These sessions are on Fridays at 9.30am. Your Doctor recommends walking as an excellent form of exercise, it promotes good health, protecting against diseases such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, stress and diabetes to name just a few.

If you are considering a healthier lifestyle then it is possible that it may be as simple as just going for a walk. Being a group activity with like minded individuals you might even meet some new friends along the way!

www.applemorehealthandleisure.com

Ringwood Health Walks

Please see attched document for the calendar of health walks for February, March and April 2011. The walks are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1.30pm

New Milton Walks for All

The Phoenix Centre, Culver Road, New Milton, Hants, BH25 6SY

Short fun walks for families and children. Walkers should be known and/or registered with the centre. For more info contact Pat Williams Centre Manager 01425 612113

Walkabout - Seedlings Children’s Centre family walks

Every other Friday 10.30 – 11.30am

Join us for a short walk in the Forest.  Enjoy fresh air, a chat with other parents, with refreshments after. Please call beforehand to check on weather and location - Pam Iles, Manager 01590 624489 PDILES@brock.ac.uk

Seedlings Children’s Centre, Highwood road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RY

Avon Valley Buddy Walks – ASYST (A Spring in your Step)

Short guided walks for those aged 60+ with a buddy to aim to encourage confidence in walking.  These take place at various suitable locations in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas.

Are you over 60, steady on your feet but would welcome a ‘buddy’ to join you on a short walk?  Age Concern Hampshire’s ASIYST scheme provides encouragement, companionship and a reason to get outside the front door.  Whether you want to build up your stamina to join in longer walks, walk to the shop, or to an activity that you can’t get to on your own, then give us a call.

Sara Winterige ASIYST Co-ordinator 01425 479415

Mercy Turner Centre Manager 01425 479415 ringwoodcc@o2.co.uk

Ringwood Day Care Centre (Age Concern Hampshire), Trinity Centre, 53 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH

Solent Mind

Walks are generally a circular route and last approximately 1 hour, covering about 2 miles at a gentle pace. We are a very friendly group and enjoy the wonderfully varied local scenery and good company. The walks start and finish in the cafe, perfect for refreshments and a chat after a pleasant walk.

Milford Walk every Friday morning at 10:15
Starting at the Milford-on-sea Community Centre, Sea Road, Milford-on-sea, SO41 0PH

(Further information is available on Solent Mind's Walk Finder page)