Severn Strollers - Walks in South East Shropshire

The Severn Strollers Walking for Health scheme was set up in Bridgnorth in 2003 as part of the National Walking for Health initiative and now has 10 regular walks in the South East Shropshire area.

Walks are graded as Strollers (level 1), Steppers (level 2), and Striders (level 3).

 ♥ Strollers       - Gentle pace, few or no gradients, easy terrain up to 1 hr.

♥♥ Steppers      - Possible gradients, varying terrain, up to 90 mins or moderate pace up to 1 hr.

♥♥♥ Striders  - Reasonably demanding off road walks. Some challenging terrain,up to 2hrs or brisk pace up to 1 hr.

(Length of walks and intensity may vary slightly between locations. Please see attached leaflets or call for further details)

 All walks are lead by qualified walk leaders who will endeavour to provide a suitable walk for all abilities.

 !!!IMPORTANT DETAILS!!!

You will be asked to complete a short health questionnaire before your first health walk. If you are unsure of your fitness please consult your GP or Health Care Professional.

 All walks are free. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes.

Our walks

ALBRIGHTON          

Meet at:           Crown Car Park, Albrighton   ♥ Strollers       ♥♥ Steppers

Day:                 Wednesdays

Time:               10.30am

Location:         Crown Car Park    Striders ♥♥♥

Day:                 Wednesdays

Time:               10.00am

ALVELEY                   

Meet at:           Alveley Post Office   ♥ Strollers       ♥♥ Steppers      ♥♥♥ Striders

Day:                 Tuesdays

Time:               10am

BECKBURY              

Meet at:           Beckbury Village Church   ♥♥♥ Striders

Day:                 1st & 3^rd Tuesdays each month

Time:               10.30am

BRIDGNORTH         

Meet at:           Westgate Council Office Entrance     ♥♥ Steppers

Day:                 Monday

Time:               2pm

Meet at:           Bridgnorth Community Centre      ♥♥ Steppers

Day:                 Wednesday

Time:               10.30am

Meet at:          Community Hub, Parish Rooms, St John's Street      ♥ Strollers      

Day:                Friday

Time:              1030

BROSELEY              

Meet at:           Broseley Health Centre   ♥ Strollers       ♥♥ Steppers      ♥♥♥ Striders

Day:                 Wednesday    

Time:               10.30 (additional longer walker on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.30am)

(Tea & Coffee available after the walk in the Victoria Hall)

CHELMARSH             

Meet at:           Chelmarsh Village Hall   ♥ Strollers       ♥♥ Steppers

Day:                 Monday (excluding bank holidays)

Time:               10.00am

DITTON PRIORS     

Meet at:           Village Church   ♥♥ Steppers      ♥♥♥ Striders

Day:                 Thursday

Time:               10am

DITTON PRIORS INDOOR WALK 

Meet at:           Village Hall   ♥ Strollers

Day:                 Thursday

Time:               10am

HIGHLEY            

Meet at:           Severn Centre   ♥♥ Steppers     

Day:                 Monday

Time:               10.30am

Meet at:           Severn Centre   ♥ Strollers

Day:                 Monday

Time:               11.00am

MUCH WENLOCK   

Meet at:           The Square    ♥ Strollers       ♥♥ Steppers      ♥♥♥ Striders

Day:                 Mondays

Time:               Meet at 9.45 am for a 10am start

SHIFNAL                   

Meet at:           Shifnal Village Hall   ♥ Strollers

Day:                 Tuesday

Time:               10.30am

Events

Volunteer Walk Leader Training Course The Next Volunteer Walk Leader training course will be held at the Lantern in Shrewsbury on Monday 2 April 2012. If you would like to attend please down load the attached VWL training course application form and email to walkingforhealth@shropshire.gov.uk or call the Walking for Health team on 01743255059. Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival 5th - 13th May 2012 Full walk programme available to download