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 23^rd June	Monday 4^th August
Monday 30^th June	Monday 11^th August
Monday 7^th July	Monday 18^th August
Monday 14^th July	Monday 1^st September
Monday 21^stJuly	Monday 8^th September
Monday 28^thJuly	Monday 15^th September

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^rd June	Monday 4^th August
Monday 30^th June	Monday 11^th August
Monday 7^th July	Monday 18^th August
Monday 14^th July	Monday 1^st September
Monday 21^stJuly	Monday 8^th September
Monday 28^thJuly	Monday 15^th September

Four Acre Walk -Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE

1pm - 2pm

Monday 23^rd June	Monday 4^th August
Monday 30^th June	Monday 11^th August
Monday 7^th July	Monday 18^th August
Monday 14^th July	Monday 1^st September
Monday 21^stJuly	Monday 8^th September
Monday 28^thJuly	Monday 15^th September

Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX

09:30 – 10:15

Tuesday 24^th June	Tuesday 5^th August
Tuesday 1st July	Tuesday 12^th August
Tuesday 8^th July	Tuesday 19^th August
Tuesday 15^th July	Tuesday 26^th August
Tuesday 22^th July	Tuesday 2^nd September
Tuesday 29^thJuly	Tuesday 9^th September

Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU

10:00am - 11:00am

Tuesday 17^th June
Tuesday 24^th June	Tuesday 5^th August
Tuesday 1st July	Tuesday 12^th August
Tuesday 8^th July	Tuesday 19^th August
Tuesday 15^th July	Tuesday 26^th August
Tuesday 22^th July	Tuesday 2^nd September
Tuesday 29^thJuly	Tuesday 9^th September

Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA

10:00am - 11:30am

Wednesday 18^th June	Wednesday 30^th July
Wednesday 25^th June	Wednesday 6^thAugust
Wednesday 2^nd July	Wednesday 13^th August
Wednesday 9^th July	Wednesday 20^th August
Wednesday 16^th July	Wednesday 27^th August
Wednesday 23^rd July	Wednesday 3^rd September

Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the Public Parking Area inside Sherdley Park WA9 5DE

11:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 18^th June	Wednesday 30^th July
Wednesday 25^th June	Wednesday 6^thAugust
Wednesday 2^nd July	Wednesday 13^th August
Wednesday 9^th July	Wednesday 20^th August
Wednesday 16^th July	Wednesday 27^th August
Wednesday 23^rd July	Wednesday 3^rd September

Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB

1:30pm - 3pm

Wednesday 18^th June	Wednesday 30^th July
Wednesday 25^th June	Wednesday 6^thAugust
Wednesday 2^nd July	Wednesday 13^th August
Wednesday 9^th July	Wednesday 20^th August
Wednesday 16^th July	Wednesday 27^th August
Wednesday 23^rd July	Wednesday 3^rd September

Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Thursday 19^th June	Thursday 31^st July
Thursday 26^th June	Thursday 7^th August
Thursday 3rd July	Thursday 14^th August
Thursday 10^th July	Thursday 21^st August
Thursday 17^th July	Thursday 28^th August
Thursday 24^th July	Thursday 4^th September

Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR

9:45am - 10:45am

Thursday 19^th June	Thursday 31^st July
Thursday 26^th June	Thursday 7^th August
Thursday 3rd July	Thursday 14^th August
Thursday 10^th July	Thursday 21^st August
Thursday 17^th July	Thursday 28^th August
Thursday 24^th July	Thursday 4^th September

Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX

10:00am - 11:30am

Friday 20^th June	Friday 1^st August
Friday 27^th June	Friday 8^th August
Friday 4^th July	Friday 15^th August
Friday 11^th July	Friday 22^nd August
Friday 18^th July	Friday 29^th August
Friday 25^th July	Friday 5^th September

Taylor Park - Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse

4pm - 4:30pm

Friday 20^th June	Friday 1^st August
Friday 27^th June	Friday 8^th August
Friday 4^th July	Friday 15^th August
Friday 11^th July	Friday 22^nd August
Friday 18^th July	Friday 29^th August
Friday 25^th July	Friday 5^th September

Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB

2pm-3.30pm

Sunday 22^nd June

Sunday 20^th July

Sunday 10^thAugust

Sunday 21^stSeptember

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.