Stafford Borough Walking for Health

Region: West Midlands

Last updated: 17, April 2012

Our walks

Led Walks Programme

There are a number of led health walks across Stafford Borough, some held weekly, some fortnightly and some monthly. Walks range from 30 minutes to two hours in length and encourage participants to go at a pace that each individual feels is brisk. Details of all the walks can be found on the WalkWise Calendar, which is available from libraries, tourist information centres and council offices. You can also get a copy by calling the number below or visiting the Sustainable and Healthy Communities website: www.staffordhealth.co.uk

Wednesday Walkouts: Weekly lunchtime walks meeting at the Shire Hall steps at 12.15. Walks usualy last 30 - 45 minutes. Contact Kim Squires, Stafford Borough Council, 01785 619686

Derrington Health Walks: Weekly led walks on mainly traffic free routes in and around this beautiful village. Meet each Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 by St Matthews Church Derrington. Contact Kim Squires, Stafford Borough Council, 01785 619686

Little Haywood Health Walks: brisk walks around the village including the canal towpath and village routes. Meet each Monday morning at 10:00 outside The Lamb and Flag pub, Main Street, Little Haywood. Enjoy a cuppa and a chat after the walk at the Red Lion. Contact Pat, 07790 113798

Signposts Health Walks: Meet at 10.30 each Thursday at the Signposts Centre, Highfields Stafford to explore this area. Walks include local parks and the area around Stafford's medieval castle. Enjoy a cuppa and chat after the walk at Signposts. Contact Kim Squires, Stafford Borough Council, 01785 619686

Holmcroft Cafe Connect: Each Tuesday at 10.30. Explore the nearby Doxey marshes and Stafford Common and join us for a cuppa in the cafe after. Contact Kim 01785 619686

Stafford Children’s Centre: Meet every Tuesday at 10.15. Join Buggy About, brisk, pushchair-friendly walks or Footsteps, gentle, toddler friendly walks on alternate weeks. You are always advised to contact the Centres before the walks as the programme may change especially in bad weather. Contact Jackie 01785 854705 for more information.

Hixon Children’s Centre Nature Walks: join us on the last Thursday of each month for a toddler-friendly walk in and aorund this lovely village and then enjoy a refreshing drink after. You are always advised to contact the Centres before the walks as the programme may change especially in bad weather. Contact Beverly  07773 791430

Silkmore Children’s Centre: Days and times vary so there should be a time to suit you. You are always advised to contact the Centres before the walks as the programme may change especially in bad weather. Contact Julie 01785 246802 or 07773 791392

Stafford Hospital Walk: meet at the side entrance to the hospital every Wednesday at 12.30. Explore Kingston pool Covert and Kingston Hill as well as the surprisingly varied hospital grounds. Vontact Craig 01785 230860

Stone Health Walks: Meet at the Dog walkers car park, Westbridge Park ST15 0BQ at 10:50am every Tuesday. usually offers two walks each week; a short walk for those new to the programme and a longer walk for 'old hands' who want to walk a little further. Contact 01785 813604

Walks in Gnosall: 10.30am, first Sunday and second Wednesday of the month. For meeting points or a full programme of led walks please contact Gnosall Surgery (01785 822220) or see the Community Section of the Staffordshire Newsletter for details.

Hixon Walk and Talk: slightly longer 'progression' Walks lasting 1.5 - 2.0 hours. meeting on Sunday at 10:30 am on the third Sunday of the month at the Village Hall Hixon,

Doorstep Walks for Health: A series of 15 'Doorstep Walks for Health' have been produced since April 2000. The walks are 3 or 4 miles long linking suburbs to rural areas around Stafford and Stone. They encourage the walker to explore all sorts of interesting features in their neighbourhood.

Each Doorstep Walk has a specially designed leaflet to guide you. The leaflets were designed by local school children and volunteers who helped identify the route and points of interest.

A pack containing all the Stafford Doorstep Walks is available from libraries, tourist information centres and council offices. Stone Doorstep Walk Leaflets are available from Stone Town Library. You can also get copies by calling the number below or visiting the Stafford Borough website http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/walkingforhealth