Studley 'Set the Pace' Health Walks - West Midlands
Last updated 20 March 2009
‘GET-SET-GO’ and get active with Stratford District Council!
If you are aged 45 or over – we want you! Regular exercise keeps you healthy - your Active Communities Team is here to support you – we have developed a range of activities, which include
‘GET Active’ sports and activity sessions held at a selection of local leisure centres,
‘SET the pace’ free guided health walks in market towns throughout the district, and,
‘GO Green’ exercise initiatives which combine gardening on allotments and vegetable patches with raising awareness of healthy eating.
It’s well known that regular physical activity may contribute to reducing your risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, some cancers, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia and other mental health problems. We will help you by getting you on the right track and motivating you to keep up the good work.Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day on 5 or more days of the week is enough to get fitter, healthier and happier.
By joining us, it’s a way for you to enjoy your community or explore the countryside surrounding your home, try new things, get out and about, be sociable by meeting new people, and most importantly, have fun!
Our walks
‘SET THE PACE’ FREE GUIDED HEALTH WALKS
Walking is a great way to improve your health in a safe, sociable and enjoyable way. We can accommodate a variety of levels and abilities – trained walk leaders and volunteers will lead each walk through the countryside surrounding the towns and villages the walks start from.
Some of the walks have options tailored specifically to meet your own needs, goals and fitness levels - you can either join us for a shorter route, which will last about an hour, or stay for a longer more challenging walk which will last for about an hour and a half.
No specialist equipment is necessary – just dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable sensible outdoor shoes or trainers.
ALCESTER WALKS from the Greig Lifestyles Centre 10.00am Tuesdays.Varied cross country routes along local public footpaths around the town. This walk takes you over fields and hills and through wooded areas, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Independent more challenging longer routes are also available lead by a trained volunteer. Walkers regularly have a social get together in a local cafe after their walk.
BIDFORD-ON-AVON WALKS from the bridge across the Avon 10.30am Mondays.This walk alternates between a small number of popular scenic routes such as along the River Avon to Marlcliff; around the golf course; and to Broom village. Walkers are welcome to stop for refreshments after their walk at the local village bakery and cafe.
STUDLEY WALKS from the Youth Centre 2.30pm Wednesdays.As for Alcester.
STRATFORD WALKS from Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre 10.30am Wednesdays.Well-known routes along the tramway and recreation ground, through the town or by the canals and river on mainly flat tarmac surfaces and paths. This walk often stops at a variety of local cafes for refreshments and a rest en-route, or at The Gallery coffee shop on return to the Leisure Centre.
STRATFORD TRACK WALKING at Stratford High School Athletics Track 5.30-7pm Wednesdays. Come and join us for as little or as long as you want during this drop-in session. This is a friendly, safe, relaxed and flexible way to walk – come along on your own or in a group, and take it at your own pace. You can walk as few or as many laps at you want so it’s ideal for all levels of walkers from complete beginners who may just want to try to do a little more each week, to the more advanced who may want to power walk their way round and improve their lap times.
SOUTHAM WALKS from Southam Leisure & Visitor Centre 2.00pm Tuesdays.This walk takes you through the town and out to local parks and historical attractions such as the Merestone, the Holy Well, and along parts of the Heritage Trail.
SHIPSTON WALKS from Shipston Leisure Centre 10.30am Thursdays. A rural walk taking in the local heritage and views of the surrounding Cotswolds.
Studley 'Set the Pace' Health Walks - West Midlands
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