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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 20 October Monday 1 December
Monday 27 October Monday 8 December
Monday 3 November Monday 15 December
Monday 10 November Monday 22 December
Monday 17 November Monday 5 January 
Monday 24 November  Monday 12 January 
Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill,  St Helens WA11 7PG
Pet friendly 10:30am - 11:45am
Monday 20 October - Cancelled Monday 1 December
Monday 27 October Monday 8 December
Monday 3 November Monday 15 December
Monday 10 November Monday 22 December
Monday 17 November Monday 5 January 
Monday 24 November  Monday 12 January 

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

disable parking badgeparkingPet friendlyPram friendly1pm - 2pm
Monday 20 October Monday 1 December
Monday 27 October Monday 8 December
Monday 3 November Monday 15 December
Monday 10 November Monday 22 December
Monday 17 November Monday 5 January 
Monday 24 November  Monday 12 January 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly09:30 – 10:15
Tuesday 14 October  Tuesday 25 November 
Tuesday 21 October  Tuesday 2 December 
Tuesday 28 October  Tuesday  9 December 
Tuesday 4 November  Tuesday 16 December 
Tuesday 11 November  Tuesday 23 December 
Tuesday 18 November  Tuesday 6 January 

Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday 14 October  Tuesday 25 November 
Tuesday 21 October  Tuesday 2 December 
Tuesday 28 October  Tuesday  9 December 
Tuesday 4 November  Tuesday 16 December 
Tuesday 11 November  Tuesday 23 December 
Tuesday 18 November  Tuesday 6 January 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly 10:00am - 11:30am  
Wednesday 15 October  Wednesday 26 November 
Wednesday 22 October Wednesday 3 December  
Wednesday 29 October Wednesday 10 December
Wednesday 5 November  Wednesday 17 December  
Wednesday 12 November  Wednesday 24 December 
Wednesday 19 November  Wednesday 7 January 

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

disable parking badgePet friendlyPram friendlyparking11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 15 October  Wednesday 26 November 
Wednesday 22 October Wednesday 3 December  
Wednesday 29 October Wednesday 10 December
Wednesday 5 November  Wednesday 17 December  
Wednesday 12 November  Wednesday 24 December 
Wednesday 19 November  Wednesday 7 January 

Sankey Valley Walk - The Sankey Valley Heritage Centre Car Park, 225 Blackbrook Road WA11 0AB

parkingPram friendlyPet friendly1:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 15 October  Wednesday 26 November 
Wednesday 22 October Wednesday 3 December  
Wednesday 29 October Wednesday 10 December
Wednesday 5 November  Wednesday 17 December  
Wednesday 12 November  Wednesday 24 December 
Wednesday 19 November  Wednesday 7 January 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly12:15pm - 1:00pm
Thursday 16 October Thursday 27 November 
Thursday 23 October Thursday 4 December 
Thursday 30 October Thursday 11 December 
Thursday 6 November  Thursday 18 December 
Thursday 13 November  Thursday 8 January 
Thursday 20 November  Thursday 15 January 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly9:45am - 10:45am
Thursday 16 October Thursday 27 November 
Thursday 23 October Thursday 4 December 
Thursday 30 October Thursday 11 December 
Thursday 6 November  Thursday 18 December 
Thursday 13 November  Thursday 8 January 
Thursday 20 November  Thursday 15 January 

 

Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX

Pram friendlydisable parking badgePet friendly10:00am - 11:30am
Friday 17 October Friday 28 November 
Friday 24 October Friday 5 December 
Friday 31 October Friday 12 December 
Friday 7 November  Friday 19 December 
Friday 14 November  Friday 9 January 
Friday 21 November  Friday 16 January 

 

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

Pram friendlydisable parking badgeparkingPet friendly 4pm - 4:30pm                         
Friday 17 October Friday 28 November 
Friday 24 October Friday 5 December 
Friday 31 October Friday 12 December 
Friday 7 November  Friday 19 December 
Friday 14 November  Friday 9 January 
Friday 21 November  Friday 16 January 

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

parking2pm-3.30pm
Sunday 16 November 
Sunday 7 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