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
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 28th April | Monday 23rd June |
| Monday 12th May | Monday 30th June |
| Monday 19th May | Monday 7th July |
| Monday 2nd June | Monday 14th July |
| Monday 9th June | Monday 21st July |
| Monday 16th June | Monday 28th July |
Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG
10:30am - 11:45am
| Monday 28th April | Monday 23rd June |
| Monday 12th May | Monday 30th June |
| Monday 19th May | Monday 7th July |
| Monday 2nd June | Monday 14th July |
| Monday 9th June | Monday 21st July |
| Monday 16th June | Monday 28th July |
Four Acre Walk -Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
| Monday 28th April | Monday 23rd June |
| Monday 12th May | Monday 30th June |
| Monday 19th May | Monday 7th July |
| Monday 2nd June | Monday 14th July |
| Monday 9th June | Monday 21st July |
| Monday 16th June | Monday 28th July |
Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
| Tuesday 22nd April | Tuesday 3rd June |
| Tuesday 29th April | Tuesday 10th June |
| Tuesday 6th May | Tuesday 17th June |
| Tuesday 13th May | Tuesday 24th June |
| Tuesday 20th May | Tuesday 1st July |
| Tuesday 27th May | Tuesday 8th July |
Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU
10:00am - 11:00am
| Tuesday 22nd April | Tuesday 3rd June |
| Tuesday 29th April | Tuesday 10th June |
| Tuesday 6th May | Tuesday 17th June |
| Tuesday 13th May | Tuesday 24th June |
| Tuesday 20th May | Tuesday 1st July |
| Tuesday 27th May | Tuesday 8th July |
Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
| Wednesday 23rd April | Wednesday 4th June |
| Wednesday 30th April | Wednesday 11th June |
| Wednesday 7th May | Wednesday 18th June |
| Wednesday 14th May | Wednesday 25th June |
| Wednesday 21st May | Wednesday 2nd July |
| Wednesday 28th May | Wednesday 9th July |
Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the Public Parking Area inside Sherdley Park WA9 5DE
11:00 – 12:00
| Wednesday 23rd April | Wednesday 4th June |
| Wednesday 30th April | Wednesday 11th June |
| Wednesday 7th May | Wednesday 18th June |
| Wednesday 14th May | Wednesday 25th June |
| Wednesday 21st May | Wednesday 2nd July |
| Wednesday 28th May | Wednesday 9th July |
Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
| Wednesday 23rd April | Wednesday 4th June |
| Wednesday 30th April | Wednesday 11th June |
| Wednesday 7th May | Wednesday 18th June |
| Wednesday 14th May | Wednesday 25th June |
| Wednesday 21st May | Wednesday 2nd July |
| Wednesday 28th May | Wednesday 9th July |
Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE
12:15pm - 1:00pm
| Thursday 17th April | Thursday 29th May |
| Thursday 24th April | Thursday 5th June |
| Thursday 1st May | Thursday 12nd June |
| Thursday 8th May | Thursday 19th June |
| Thursday 15th May | Thursday 26th June |
| Thursday 22nd May | Thursday 3rd July |
Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR
9:45am - 10:45am
| Thursday 17th April | Thursday 29th May |
| Thursday 24th April | Thursday 5th June |
| Thursday 1st May | Thursday 12nd June |
| Thursday 8th May | Thursday 19th June |
| Thursday 15th May | Thursday 26th June |
| Thursday 22nd May | Thursday 3rd July |
Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
| Friday 25th April | Friday 6th June |
| Friday 2nd May | Friday 13th June |
| Friday 9th May | Friday 20th June |
| Friday 16th May | Friday 27th June |
| Friday 23rd May | Friday 4th July |
| Friday 30th May | Friday 11th July |
Taylor Park - Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse
4pm - 4:30pm
| Friday 25th April | Friday 6th June |
| Friday 2nd May | Friday 13th June |
| Friday 9th May | Friday 20th June |
| Friday 16th May | Friday 27th June |
| Friday 23rd May | Friday 4th July |
| Friday 30th May | Friday 11th July |
Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
| Sunday 13th April |
| Sunday 18th May |
| Sunday 22nd 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.
