Walking for Health in North Somerset

Region: South West

Last updated: 31, October 2011

Our walks

Walking for Health in North Somerset is thriving with over 150 walkers attending weekly walks in and around Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, Yatton, Nailsea, Clevedon and Portishead areas. 

Some of the  walks in Nailsea and Portishead are 30 minutes in duration which are specifically aimed at individuals who are currently not active and therefore need extra support and encouragement to become more active on a regular basis.

All our leaders are volunteers who are qualified through the WfH Training Scheme and have also attended either a Heart Start training Course or a one-day First Aid Course.

Please allow time for registration and the completion of a brief health check. This information is kept confidential but allows the leaders to look out for potential problems and is part of the risk assessment procedure.

The leader will tell you about the route at the start; we try to avoid steep hills, stiles, many steps or very muddy/slippery surfaces, however be prepared for the odd hill and stile, grass, uneven surfaces or puddles after rain. Please, please wear sensible shoes preferably walking shoes or trainers especially during the autumn and winter months.

We regret that we do not allow dogs on our walks.

In order for the scheme to develop further we are always looking for volunteers who would be interested in attending a one day course to become a health walk leader.

To find out more about our scheme please contact us via the details below.