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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.

  Pet friendlyPram friendlyparking11:00am -12:00noon

Monday  9th December Monday  27th January 
Monday 16th December Monday  3rd February 
Monday 23rd December Monday 10th February 
Monday  6th January  Monday 17th February 
Monday  13th January  Monday 24th February 
Monday  20th January  Monday  3rd March

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

parkingPet friendly 10:30am - 11:45am
Monday  9th December Monday  27th January 
Monday 16th December Monday  3rd February 
Monday 23rd December Monday 10th February 
Monday  6th January  Monday 17th February 
Monday  13th January  Monday 24th February 
Monday  20th January  Monday  3rd March

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

disable parking badgeparkingPet friendlyPram friendly1pm - 2pm
Monday  9th December Monday  27th January 
Monday 16th December Monday  3rd February 
Monday 23rd December Monday 10th February 
Monday  6th January  Monday 17th February 
Monday  13th January  Monday 24th February 
Monday  20th January  Monday  3rd March

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly09:30 – 10:15
Tuesday 3rd December Tuesday  7th  January 
Tuesday 10th December Tuesday 14th January 
Tuesday 17th December Tuesday 21st January 
Tuesday 24th December Tuesday 28th January 
Tuesday  7th  January  Tuesday 4th February 
Tuesday 14th January  Tuesday 11th February 

Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday 3rd December Tuesday  7th  January 
Tuesday 10th December Tuesday 14th January 
Tuesday 17th December Tuesday 21st January 
Tuesday 24th December Tuesday 28th January 
Tuesday  7th  January  Tuesday 4th February 
Tuesday 14th January  Tuesday 11th February 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly 10:00am - 11:30am  
Wednesday 4th December  Wednesday 29th January 
Wednesday 11th December  Wednesday 5th February 
Wednesday 18th December  Wednesday 12th February 
Wednesday 8th January  Wednesday 19th February 
Wednesday 15th January  Wednesday 26th February 
Wednesday 22nd January  Wednesday 5th March

Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the Public Parking Area inside Sherdley Park

disable parking badgePet friendlyPram friendly11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 4th December  Wednesday 29th January 
Wednesday 11th December  Wednesday 5th February 
Wednesday 18th December  Wednesday 12th February 
Wednesday 8th January  Wednesday 19th February 
Wednesday 15th January  Wednesday 26th February 
Wednesday 22nd January  Wednesday 5th March

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

parkingPram friendlyPet friendly1:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 4th December  Wednesday 29th January 
Wednesday 11th December  Wednesday 5th February 
Wednesday 18th December  Wednesday 12th February 
Wednesday 8th January  Wednesday 19th February 
Wednesday 15th January  Wednesday 26th February 
Wednesday 22nd January  Wednesday 5th March

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly12:15pm - 1:00pm
THursday  5th December  Thursday  23rd January 
Thursday 12th December    Thursday  30th January 
Thursday 19th December  Thursday  6th February 
Thursday  2nd January  Thursday 13th February 
Thursday  9th January    Thursday 20th February 
Thursday 16th January  Thursday 27th February

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly9:45am - 10:45am
THursday  5th December  Thursday  30th January 
Thursday 12th December    Thursday  6th February 
Thursday 19th December  Thursday 13th February 
Thursday  9th January    Thursday 20th February 
Thursday 16th January  Thursday 27th February
Thursday  23rd January  Thursday 6th March

 

Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly10:00am - 11:30am
Friday 6th December Friday 17th  January
Friday 13st December Friday 24th  January
Friday 20th December Friday 31st  January
Friday  3rd  January Friday  7th February
Friday 10th January Friday 14th February

 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly 4pm - 4:30pm                           
Friday 6th December Friday 17th  January
Friday 13st December Friday 24th  January
Friday 20th December Friday 31st  January
Friday  3rd  January Friday  7th February
Friday 10th January Friday 14th February

 

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

parking2pm-3.30pm
Sunday 8th 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.
Walking in St Helens