Basingstoke: Walking for Health

If you would like to a gentle way to improve your fitness, make new friends and enjoy your local parks and open spaces, do come along to a free health walk. We now have over 200 people a week "Walking for Health" in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas - join us!

Wednesday Whitchurch, Gill Nethercott Centre, Whitchurch at 10am.  

Wednesday 18th December festive walk, Christmas Day 25th December - no walk, Boxing Day 26th December - health walk running but starting at 11am, New Year Day 1st January - health walk running but starting at 11am. All walks will then resume back on 8th January at 10am.

Many people are now feeling the benefit of regular exercise and enjoying walking around Whitchurch and the beautiful surrounding countryside.  The walks are a weekly opportunity to improve your health by raising your heartbeat for a period in a controlled way.  In addition to the health benefits, you’ll find that our group of regular walkers are a very friendly and sociable bunch – and there’s the chance to chat over a cup of tea or a coffee after the walk!

The free “Walking for Health” walks take place every Wednesday morning throughout the year, whatever the weather, departing from the Gill Nethercott Centre at 10am, with registration from 9.45.  We have 12 volunteer Walk Leaders who take turns to plan and lead the walks, so every week there’s something different.  The walk leaders always give a full briefing before the walks, on the route, distance and likely duration, so you can choose the walk which suits you best on that day.

Every week there’s a choice of two circular Health Walks.  One is at a medium pace for around an hour, and no longer than 3 miles.  The other walk is longer and brisker – so ideal for those trying to maintain or further improve their level of fitness and stamina.  We also try to include more adventurous, or themed, walk options from time to time.