Walking in St Helens
We deliver free Health Walks across the borough in partnership with Ramblers Wellbeing Walks. Our walks provide a variety of routes to suit all ages and abilities. Under 18’s will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. All Wellbeing Walks range from 30 to 90 minutes.
Why is walking good for your health?
Walking Boosts Vitamin D
We all need to go outside more. Lots of people are Vitamin D deficient, affecting things like your bone health and your immune system. Walking is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoor whilst getting your Vitamin D fix especially in Spring and Summer!
Walking gives you energy
A brisk walk boosts circulation and increases the oxygen supply to every cell in your body, it helps to make you feel refreshed, alert and awake. Try walking on your lunch break.
Walking can help lower your blood pressure
A brisk walking routine can help lower your blood pressure. If you cant find a full 30 minutes to walk, spread it out throughout your day 10 minutes here and there will add up if you stick with it.
Walking makes you happy
Exercise boosts your mood, studies show that a brisk walk is just as effective as antidepressants in mild to moderate cases of depression, reducing stress and anxiety. This is a positive for your mental health!
For all walks
- All Wellbeing Walks are free of charge.
- It is important that you wear suitable clothing and footwear on all of our walks.
- You are advised to bring a bottle of water as refreshment is not provided.
- Anyone under the age of 18yrs needs to be accompanied by an adult.
- All walks are dog friendly unless stated. Dogs must be kept on non-extendable leads at all times throughout the walk.
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk for registration.
- If the walk leader has not arrived 10 minutes after the walk start time, due to unforeseen circumstances the walk will be cancelled. When possible, we will update on social media as soon as we know of any changes or cancellations.
If you have used our Getting Active Walks Programme recently you can tell us about it here: Click Here
Our Walks
Carr Mill Walk
Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG
10:30am - 11:45am
| Monday 23 March | Monday 11 May |
| Monday 30 March | Monday 18 May |
| Monday 13 April | Monday 25 May |
| Monday 20 April | Monday 1 June |
| Monday 27 April | Monday 8 June |
| Monday 11 May | Monday 15 June |
Red Rocks Walk
Meet at the Boathouse in Taylor Park WA10 3HX -The walk leads out of the park into the surrounding area.
11:00am -12:00noon
| Monday 23 March | Monday 11 May |
| Monday 30 March | Monday 18 May |
| Monday 13 April | Monday 25 May |
| Monday 20 April | Monday 1 June |
| Monday 27 April | Monday 8 June |
| Monday 11 May | Monday 15 June |
Four Acre Walk
Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
| Monday 23 March | Monday 11 May |
| Monday 30 March | Monday 18 May |
| Monday 13 April | Monday 25 May |
| Monday 20 April | Monday 1 June |
| Monday 27 April | Monday 8 June |
| Monday 11 May | Monday 15 June |
Sutton Walk
Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
| Tuesday 24 March Cancelled | Tuesday 5 May |
| Tuesday 31 March | Tuesday 12 May |
| Tuesday 7 April | Tuesday 19 May |
| Tuesday 14 April | Tuesday 26 May |
| Tuesday 21 April | Tuesday 1 June |
| Tuesday 28 April | Tuesday 8 June |
Crownway Walk
Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
| Wednesday 25 March | Wednesday 6 May |
| Wednesday 1 April | Wednesday 13 May |
| Wednesday 8 April | Wednesday 20 May |
| Wednesday 15 April | Wednesday 27 May |
| Wednesday 22 April | Wednesday 3 June |
| Wednesday 29 April | Wednesday 10 June |
Sankey Valley Walk
The Sankey Valley Heritage Centre Car Park, 225 Blackbrook Road WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
| Wednesday 25 March | Wednesday 6 May |
| Wednesday 1 April | Wednesday 13 May |
| Wednesday 8 April | Wednesday 20 May |
| Wednesday 15 April | Wednesday 27 May |
| Wednesday 22 April | Wednesday 3 June |
| Wednesday 29 April | Wednesday 10 June |
Victoria Park Stroll
Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE
12:15pm - 1:00pm
| Thursday 26 March | Thursday 7 May |
| Thursday 2 April | Thursday 14 May |
| Thursday 9 April | Thursday 21 May |
| Thursday 16 April | Thursday 28 May |
| Thursday 23 April | Thursday 4 June |
| Thursday 30 April | Thursday 11 June |
Mesnes Park Walk
Meet outside Rangers Hut Mesnes Park Park Road North WA12 9TA
10am - 11am
| Thursday 26 March | Thursday 7 May |
| Thursday 2 April | Thursday 14 May |
| Thursday 9 April | Thursday 21 May |
| Thursday 16 April | Thursday 28 May |
| Thursday 23 April | Thursday 4 June |
| Thursday 30 April | Thursday 11 June |
Wargrave Walk
Meet outside Newton Community Centre, Park Road South, WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
| Friday 27 March | Friday 15 May |
| Friday 10 April | Friday 22 May |
| Friday 17 April | Friday 29 May |
| Friday 24 April | Friday 5 June |
| Friday 1 May | Friday 12 June |
| Friday 8 May | Friday 19 June |
Taylor Park
Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse
4pm - 4:30pm
| Friday 27 March | Friday 15 May |
| Friday 10 April | Friday 22 May |
| Friday 17 April | Friday 29 May |
| Friday 24 April | Friday 5 June |
| Friday 1 May | Friday 12 June |
| Friday 8 May | Friday 19 June |
Rainford Monthly Walk
Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
| Sunday 22 March | |
| Sunday 19 April | |
| Sunday 17 May | |
| Sunday 28 June |
If you enjoy the walks and would like to become a walk leader please have a look at our volunteer section.
Please note, the times and venues of the walking groups may change due to availability of walking leaders. No Walks will take place on Bank Holidays.
