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 12 October | Monday 23 November |
| Monday 19 October | Monday 30 November |
| Monday 26 October | Monday 7 December |
| Monday 2 November | Monday 14 December |
| Monday 9 November | Monday 21 December |
| Monday 16 November | Monday 4 January |
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 12 October | Monday 23 November |
| Monday 19 October | Monday 30 November |
| Monday 26 October | Monday 7 December |
| Monday 2 November | Monday 14 December |
| Monday 9 November | Monday 21 December |
| Monday 16 November | Monday 4 January |
Four Acre Walk
Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
| Monday 21 September | Monday 2 November |
| Monday 28 September | Monday 9 November |
| Monday 5 October | Monday 16 November |
| Monday 12 October | Monday 23 November |
| Monday 19 October | Monday 30 November |
| Monday 26 October | Monday 7 December |
Sutton Walk
Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
| Tuesday 22 September | Tuesday 3 November |
| Tuesday 29 September | Tuesday 10 November |
| Tuesday 6 October | Tuesday 17 November |
| Tuesday 13 October | Tuesday 24 November |
| Tuesday 20 October | Tuesday 1 December |
| Tuesday 27 October | Tuesday 8 December |
Crownway Walk
Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
| Wednesday 28 October - Cancelled | Wednesday 2 December |
| Wednesday 24 November | Wednesday 9 December |
| Wednesday 4 November | Wednesday 16 December |
| Wednesday 11 November | Wednesday 23 December |
| Wednesday 18 November | Wednesday 30 December |
| Wednesday 25 November | Wednesday 6 January |
Sankey Valley Walk
The Sankey Valley Heritage Centre Car Park, 225 Blackbrook Road WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
| Wednesday 28 October | Wednesday 2 December |
| Wednesday 24 November | Wednesday 9 December |
| Wednesday 4 November | Wednesday 16 December |
| Wednesday 11 November | Wednesday 23 December |
| Wednesday 18 November | Wednesday 30 December |
| Wednesday 25 November | Wednesday 6 January |
Victoria Park Stroll
Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE
12:15pm - 1:00pm
| Thursday 29 October | Thursday 10 December |
| Thursday 5 November | Thursday 17 December |
| Thursday 12 November | Thursday 24 December |
| Thursday 19 November | Thursday 31 January |
| Thursday 26 November | Thursday 7 January |
| Thursday 3 December | Thursday 14 January |
Mesnes Park Walk
Meet outside Rangers Hut Mesnes Park Park Road North WA12 9TA
10am - 11am
| Thursday 29 October | Thursday 10 December |
| Thursday 5 November | Thursday 17 December |
| Thursday 12 November | Thursday 24 December |
| Thursday 19 November | Thursday 31 January |
| Thursday 26 November | Thursday 7 January |
| Thursday 3 December | Thursday 14 January |
Wargrave Walk
Meet outside Newton Community Centre, Park Road South, WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
| Friday 18 September | Friday 30 October |
| Friday 25 September | Friday 6 November |
| Friday 2 October | Friday 13 November |
| Friday 9 October | Friday 20 November |
| Friday 16 October | Friday 27 November |
| Friday 23 October | Friday 4 December |
Taylor Park
Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse
4pm - 4:30pm
| Friday 18 September | Friday 30 October |
| Friday 25 September | Friday 6 November |
| Friday 2 October | Friday 13 November |
| Friday 9 October | Friday 20 November |
| Friday 16 October | Friday 27 November |
| Friday 23 October | Friday 4 December |
Rainford Monthly Walk
Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
| Sunday 18 October | |
| Sunday 15 November | |
| Sunday 6 December |
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.
