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 21st July | Monday 8th September |
| Monday 28th July | Monday 15th September |
| Monday 4th August | Monday 22nd September |
| Monday 11th August | Monday 29th September |
| Monday 18th August | Monday 6th October |
| Monday 1st September | Monday 13th October |
Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG
10:30am - 11:45am
| Monday 21st July - cancelled | Monday 8th September |
| Monday 28th July | Monday 15th September |
| Monday 4th August | Monday 22nd September |
| Monday 11th August | Monday 29th September |
| Monday 18th August | Monday 6th October |
| Monday 1st September | Monday 13th October |
Four Acre Walk -Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
| Monday 21st July | Monday 8th September |
| Monday 28th July | Monday 15th September |
| Monday 4th August | Monday 22nd September |
| Monday 11th August | Monday 29th September |
| Monday 18th August | Monday 6th October |
| Monday 1st September | Monday 13th October |
Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
| Tuesday 22th July | Tuesday 2nd September |
| Tuesday 29th July | Tuesday 9th September |
| Tuesday 5th August | Tuesday 16th September |
| Tuesday 12th August | Tuesday 23rd September |
| Tuesday 19th August | Tuesday 30th September |
| Tuesday 26th August | Tuesday 7th October |
Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU
10:00am - 11:00am
| Tuesday 22th July | Tuesday 2nd September |
| Tuesday 29th July | Tuesday 9th September |
| Tuesday 5th August | Tuesday 16th September |
| Tuesday 12th August | Tuesday 23rd September |
| Tuesday 19th August | Tuesday 30th September |
| Tuesday 26th August | Tuesday 7th October |
Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
| Wednesday 23rd July | Wednesday 3rd September |
| Wednesday 30th July | Wednesday 10th September |
| Wednesday 6th August | Wednesday 17th September |
| Wednesday 13th August | Wednesday 24th September |
| Wednesday 20th August | Wednesday 1st October |
| Wednesday 27th August | Wednesday 8th October |
Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the Public Parking Area inside Sherdley Park WA9 5DE
11:00 – 12:00
| Wednesday 23rd July | Wednesday 3rd September |
| Wednesday 30th July | Wednesday 10th September |
| Wednesday 6th August | Wednesday 17th September |
| Wednesday 13th August | Wednesday 24th September |
| Wednesday 20th August | Wednesday 1st October |
| Wednesday 27th August | Wednesday 8th October |
Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
| Wednesday 23rd July | Wednesday 3rd September |
| Wednesday 30th July | Wednesday 10th September |
| Wednesday 6th August | Wednesday 17th September |
| Wednesday 13th August | Wednesday 24th September |
| Wednesday 20th August | Wednesday 1st October |
| Wednesday 27th August | Wednesday 8th October |
Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE
12:15pm - 1:00pm
| Thursday 24th July | Thursday 4th september |
| Thursday 31st July | Thursday 11th September |
| Thursday 7th August | Thursday 18th September |
| Thursday 14th August | Thursday 25th September |
| Thursday 21st August | Thursday 2nd October |
| Thursday 28th August | Thursday 9th October |
Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR
9:45am - 10:45am
| Thursday 24th July | Thursday 4th september |
| Thursday 31st July | Thursday 11th September |
| Thursday 7th August | Thursday 18th September |
| Thursday 14th August | Thursday 25th September |
| Thursday 21st August | Thursday 2nd October |
| Thursday 28th August | Thursday 9th October |
Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
| Friday 25th July | Friday 5th September |
| Friday 1st August | Friday 12th September |
| Friday 8th August | Friday 19th September |
| Friday 15th August | Friday 26th September |
| Friday 22nd August | Friday 3rd October |
| Friday 29th August | Friday 10th October |
Taylor Park - Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse
4pm - 4:30pm
| Friday 25th July | Friday 5th September |
| Friday 1st August | Friday 12th September |
| Friday 8th August | Friday 19th September |
| Friday 15th August | Friday 26th September |
| Friday 22nd August | Friday 3rd October |
| Friday 29th August | Friday 10th October |
Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
| Sunday 10th August |
| Sunday 21st 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.
