Chesterfield Borough Council Walking for Health

About Us

Walking for Health Coronavirus Update:

Following government guidelines regarding Coronavirus,  all Health Walks are cancelled until further notice.

Update July 2020:  We are currently assessing the impact of Coronavirus on 0ur program of walks. Please check back here for further updates and news.

Walking for Health is a great way for adults to get back into regular exercise - and it's free!  You'll feel better both physically and mentally, and you'll meet new people.

The regular walks last between 30 and 90 minutes on easy terrain and are led by trained walk leaders.

Our Walks

Holmebrook Valley Park

Thurs 10.30 45 – 60 mins
Meet at café in the park   - Please note - some slopes and uneven surfaces in park

for more details ring 01246 345669

Hunloke Community Gardens (NOW WEEKLY from Sept 2019)

WEEKLY Fridays meet 10.15 for 10.30 start 45 - 60 mins

Meet at cabins at Community Garden, off Church St South S40 2TF

60 min walk in the local area followed by refreshments in the garden and a chance to buy fresh produce from the garden

For more details ring 01246 345669 or 01246 234739

Staveley Hall Short Walk

Tuesdays from Staveley Hall, Staveley S43 3TN

Meet 10.15 for 10.30 start

Short walk 30 - 40 mins followed by refreshments in the cafe at Staveley Hall

For more details contact 01246 345669

Hasland:

2nd Monday 10am and 4th Thursday 1pm,

From Eyre Street East, Baptist Church Hall, Hasland. 

Our walks last from 30mins to 90 mins and are followed by a cuppa and a chat.

See leaflet (link on this page) for walk dates for 2018

For more details contact 01246 239897.

DORA Health Walk

DORA is group who champion those with experience of mental health issues.This walk particularly welcomes those affected by mental health issues.

The group hold a coffeee morning on the first Tues of each month at the Monkey Park cafe and the walk will set off at 12.30 on those days.

For more information contact DORA on 07922 520057 (Note - This number is manned 9am to 5pm on Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri and on Tues between 9am and 8pm), or email:  17doLra@gmail.com

or Community Lifestyles Officer, Chesterfield Borough Council  on 01246 345669

Macmillan Move More Walk

This walk particularly welcomes those affected by cancer, whether returning to gentle activity after treatment, supporting family or friends or maybe just hoping to become more active. The walk starts and finishes at the new Macmillan Information and Support Centre at the NGS Macmillan Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BL and will be lead by a member of staff at the Unit. 

Tuesdays, meet in reception at the Macmillan Unit at 10.15 to set off at 10.30 for a  60 minute walk. Refreshments are available at the centre afterwards

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/application/files/9215/4169/6782/Macmillan_Information_and_Support

BUGGY WALKS

Queens Park Buggy Walk Mondays  (Excl Bank Holidays)

Mondays 10.15 for 10.30 start 40 - 50 mins

Meet at reception at Queens Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Rd, Chesterfield S40 2NE

Buggy walk suitable for parents/carers with pushchairs - 45 min walk round the park and back to the centre café for drinks and chat

All walks are FREE and with the exception of Buggy Friendly walk are for adults over 16. Babies and children attending Buggy Friendly Walks are the responsibility of the parent or guardian and must be under the supervision of  the parent or guardian at all times.

Chesterfield Walk this Way Network

Chesterfield Walk this Way Network is a comprehensive network of mostly longer  walks (over 90 minutes) known as Progression Walks in the Chesterfield area. Please see the Walk this Way Flyer fo rmore information.

Our Events

We also  have health walks for anyone who has in the past  experienced or is currently experiencing mental health issues or is experiencing issues with tinnitus, and would like to join a supportive, understanding group.

Please contact 01246 35699 or email tina.hensey@chesterfield,gov.uk for more information.

CHESTERFIELD & NORTH DERBYSHIRE TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP

Wellbeing Walk Holmebrook Valley Park - Everyone Welcome

Saturday 28th September 2019 Commencing at 11am

Meet at Cafe by the Pavilion, Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadows lane, Chesterfield, S41 8XF

You are invited to join us for a walk in the picturesque Holmebrook Valley Park. The walk will last for approximately 60 minutes. There are some slopes and gentle hills and some uneven ground but suitable for most walking abilities.
Walking outside can lead to more awareness as we see so much more than when we are rushing from one place to another. It is also wonderful and beneficial to share the experience with others
 

For more information contact us at

CHESTERFIELD & NORTH DERBYSHIRE TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP

34 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 1TX

Email: - mail@tinnitussupport.org.uk Tel: 01246 380415