Basingstoke: Walking for Health
About Us
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!
Our Walks
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Please have a look at our website for the most up to date info www.basingstoke.gov.uk/healthwalks
Wednesday 1st/month, Beggarwood Community Centre at 10.30am this is a new walk starting, which will go on the 1st Wednesday of every month from the community centre. The walk will take you around Beggarwood and Hatchwarren and will be between 60-90 minutes at a medium paced, lots of very small inclines to increase cardiovascular. There is a cafe in the community centre where after the walk you can purchase hot drink or cake or join in on the community lunch, you will need to bring some pennies.
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.
New walkers of all ages are always very welcome - please be sure to arrive by 9.45 if it’s your first time. Come on your own or bring a friend. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.Our Events
A New Walk Starting Spring Time 2020 in Winklebury:-
An exciting new walk will be starting in the new year, spring time 2020, going from the Sycamore Centre. Fantastic Long walk in the rural areas of Winklebury between 60-90 minutes. Keep a look out for our flyer!!!
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E. Overton - medium pace 10:00 D. Overton walk - slow paced 10:00 C. Eastrop Park leisure walk - faster pace 10:45 B. Eastrop Park leisure walk- medium pace 10:45 |
Ridgeway Community Centre, Buckskin 10:30 F. Basing Wood 11:30 Sanctuary Peer Group 13:30 |
I. Whitchurch Walk - slow walk 10:00 J. Whitchurch - long walk 10:00 Beggarwood Community Centre 10:30 L. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - brisk walk 11:00 K. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - slow walk 11:00 Wednesday Evening Brisk Walk 19:00 |
O. Baughurst 10:30 N. Walled Garden 11:00 |
P. St Thomas Church, Woolton Hill 10:30 R. Popley - slow walk 11:00 S. Popley- fast pace 11:00 T. Tadley Library 13:30 |
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E. Overton - medium pace 10:00 D. Overton walk - slow paced 10:00 C. Eastrop Park leisure walk - faster pace 10:45 B. Eastrop Park leisure walk- medium pace 10:45 |
F. Basing Wood 11:30 Sanctuary Peer Group 13:30 |
I. Whitchurch Walk - slow walk 10:00 J. Whitchurch - long walk 10:00 K. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - slow walk 11:00 L. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - brisk walk 11:00 Wednesday Evening Brisk Walk 19:00 |
N. Walled Garden 11:00 |
Q. Rampant Cat Pub, Woolton Hill 10:30 R. Popley - slow walk 11:00 S. Popley- fast pace 11:00 |
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D. Overton walk - slow paced 10:00 E. Overton - medium pace 10:00 B. Eastrop Park leisure walk- medium pace 10:45 C. Eastrop Park leisure walk - faster pace 10:45 |
F. Basing Wood 11:30 Sanctuary Peer Group 13:30 |
I. Whitchurch Walk - slow walk 10:00 J. Whitchurch - long walk 10:00 K. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - slow walk 11:00 L. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - brisk walk 11:00 Wednesday Evening Brisk Walk 19:00 |
O. Baughurst 10:30 N. Walled Garden 11:00 |
P. St Thomas Church, Woolton Hill 10:30 R. Popley - slow walk 11:00 S. Popley- fast pace 11:00 U. Tadley Pool 13:30 |
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D. Overton walk - slow paced 10:00 E. Overton - medium pace 10:00 B. Eastrop Park leisure walk- medium pace 10:45 C. Eastrop Park leisure walk - faster pace 10:45 |
F. Basing Wood 11:30 Sanctuary Peer Group 13:30 |
I. Whitchurch Walk - slow walk 10:00 J. Whitchurch - long walk 10:00 K. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - slow walk 11:00 L. Aquadrome, Leisure Park - brisk walk 11:00 |
N. Walled Garden 11:00 |
Q. Rampant Cat Pub, Woolton Hill 10:30 R. Popley - slow walk 11:00 S. Popley- fast pace 11:00 |
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D. Overton walk - slow paced 10:00 E. Overton - medium pace 10:00 B. Eastrop Park leisure walk- medium pace 10:45 C. Eastrop Park leisure walk - faster pace 10:45 |
F. Basing Wood 11:30 Sanctuary Peer Group 13:30 |
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