Walking the Way to Health
This is a
national initiative which aims to improve the health and fitness of
more than one million people, especially those who have little or
no exercise or those who live in areas of poor health. The scheme
brings together those with the common interest of walking, so they
can support and encourage each other and enjoy the whole experience
of both rural and urban walks. The scheme is supported by the
British Heart Foundation, South East Essex Primary Care
Trust as well as the Countryside Agency.
Training
Two types of training are available within the local area, for
people wishing to be part of 'Walking for Health'. The one day
course is designed for volunteers and the two day course for
initiators of local schemes. Both courses are free of charge, funds
permitting.
Everyone is welcome!
Health walks in the Rochford District
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Hullbridge
Community Centre
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10.45am |
Mondays
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Hockley
Woods
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10.45am
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Thursdays
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Health walks in Castle Point
For further information, please contact Lita Freeguard,
Waterside Farm Sports Centre on 01268 694342.
Waterside Farm
Sports Centre
Canvey Island
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12:00noon |
Mondays
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Labworth Car Park
Furtherwick Road
Canvey Island
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10:30am |
Wednesdays
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Hadleigh
Country
Park
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10:30am
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First Friday in the month |
Health walks in Southend
For further information, please contact Angela Andrews-King on
07771 926932.
The Crooked Billet
Old Leigh
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11:00am |
Wednesdays
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The Beach Huts
opposite The Shorehouse, Southend
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1:30pm |
Wednesdays
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Priory Park Cafe
Southend
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1:15pm
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Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month |
Did you know? Walking can.....
- Make you feel good
- Give you more energy
- Help you sleep better
- Help you reduce stress
- Keep your heart 'strong'
- Reduce blood pressure
- Help to manage your weight
Why walk?
- Its the sure way to health and fitness
- Its a chance to meet people and make friends
- Almost anyone can do it
- You can do it anywhere and any time
- You don't need any equipment - apart from comfortable walking
shoes
- There's very little risk of injury
- It doesn't hurt
- You can start slowly and build up gently
- Its free and easy
Walks Leaders Training
Anyone that has an interest in walking and wishes to lead walks
within the local community, then this free of
charge training is just what you're looking for.
If you require further details, then please contact the Sports
Development Unit on: LCSSRV@rochford.gov.uk |
Walk Rochford
Visit Essex has created a number of walking and cycling routes
including one in the Rochford District which you can download
below. The route allows you to explore the area and find out about
the local history and places of interest. For a full list of all
the walk and cycle routes please see the related links below.