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

New Walk - 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 9^th September	Monday 21^st October
Monday 16^th September	Monday 28^th October
Monday 23^rd September	Monday 4^th November
Monday 30^th September	Monday 11^th November
Monday 7^thOctober	Monday 18^th November
Monday 14^th October	Monday 25^th November

Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG.

10:30am - 11:45am

Monday 9^th September	Monday 21^st October
Monday 16^th September	Monday 28^th October
Monday 23^rd September	Monday 4^th November
Monday 30^th September	Monday 11^th November
Monday 7^thOctober	Monday 18^th November
Monday 14^th October	Monday 25^th November

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

1pm - 2pm

Monday 9^th September	Monday 21^st October
Monday 16^th September	Monday 28^th October
Monday 23^rd September	Monday 4^th November
Monday 30^th September	Monday 11^th November
Monday 7^thOctober	Monday 18^th November
Monday 14^th October	Monday 25^th November

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

09:30 – 10:15

Tuesday 10^th September	Tuesday 22^nd October
Tuesday 17^th September	Tuesday 29^th October
Tuesday 24^th September	Tuesday 5^th November
Tuesday 1st October	Tuesday 12^th November
Tuesday 8^th October	Tuesday 19^th November
Tuesday 15^th October	Tuesday 25^th November

Havannah Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU

10:00am - 11:00am

Tuesday 10^th September	Tuesday 22^nd October
Tuesday 17^th September	Tuesday 29^th October
Tuesday 24^th September	Tuesday 5^th November
Tuesday 1st October	Tuesday 12^th November
Tuesday 8^th October	Tuesday 19^th November
Tuesday 15^th October	Tuesday 25^th November

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

10:00am - 11:30am

Wednesday 11^th September	Wednesday 30^th October
Wednesday 18^th September	Wednesday 6^th November
Wednesday 25^th September	Wednesday 13^th November
Wednesday 2^ndOctober	Wednesday 20^th November
Wednesday 16^th October	Wednesday 27^th November
Wednesday 23^rdOctober	Wednesday 4^th December

Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the car park off Elton Head Road WA9 5DE

11:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 11^th September	Wednesday 30^th October
Wednesday 18^th September	Wednesday 6^th November
Wednesday 25^th September	Wednesday 13^th November
Wednesday 2^ndOctober	Wednesday 20^th November
Wednesday 16^th October	Wednesday 27^th November
Wednesday 23^rdOctober	Wednesday 4^th December

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

1:30pm - 3pm

Wednesday 11^th September	Wednesday 30^th October
Wednesday 18^th September	Wednesday 6^th November
Wednesday 25^th September	Wednesday 13^th November
Wednesday 2^ndOctober	Wednesday 20^th November
Wednesday 16^th October	Wednesday 27^th November
Wednesday 23^rdOctober	Wednesday 4^th December

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

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Thursday 5^th September	Thursday 17^th October
Thursday 12^thSeptember	Thursday 24^th October
Thursday 19^th September	Thursday 31^st October
Thursday 26^th September	Thursday 7^th November
Thursday 3^rd October	Thursday 14^th November
Thursday 10^th October	Thursday 21^st November

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

9:45am - 10:45am

Thursday 5^th September	Thursday 17^th October
Thursday 12^thSeptember	Thursday 24^th October
Thursday 19^th September	Thursday 31^st October
Thursday 26^th September	Thursday 7^th November
Thursday 3^rd October	Thursday 14^th November
Thursday 10^th October	Thursday 21^st November

Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX

10:00am - 11:30am

Friday 6^th September	Friday 18^th October
Friday 13^th September	Friday 25^th October
Friday 20^th September	Friday 1^st November
Friday 27^th September	Friday 8^th November
Friday 4^th October	Friday 15^th November
Friday 11^th October	Friday 22^nd November

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

4pm - 4:30pm

Friday 6^th September	Friday 18^th October
Friday 13^th September	Friday 25^th October
Friday 20^th September	Friday 1^st November
Friday 27^th September	Friday 8^th November
Friday 4^th October	Friday 15^th November
Friday 11^th October	Friday 22^nd November

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

2pm-3.30pm

Sunday 8^th September

Sunday 20^th October

Sunday 17^th November

Sunday 8^th 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.