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