Walking doesn’t require any special clothing or equipment, it doesn’t cost anything and it can be done by everyone anywhere.

Each of our health walks is led by a nationally qualified Walk Leader who is assisted by a qualified Back Marker. This means that the walks can be tailored to suit everyone’s speed and ability, while walking as a group. All leaders are also trained in CPR.

The weekly programme provides a range of walks varying in length and terrain with distances from approximately one mile up to about six miles. Most walks follow a circular route with the start and finish locations being the same.

To join any of the walks simply turn up at the start location fifteen minutes before the walk start time. The walk leader will ask you to complete a health questionnaire and a register. The health questionnaire will then highlight any medical conditions that may occur during the walk that the leader needs to be aware of. You will then need to notify the leader of any medical changes that may have occurred each time you attend the walk. If you haven’t exercised for a while or have a medical condition and are unsure about starting something new, please seek advice from your GP prior to starting.

Please make sure that you wear appropriate suitable footwear and dress according to the weather when walking. It may be advisable to bring a drink such as water with you if you think you may need it.

All weekly health walks are registered with the Groundmiles exercise incentive scheme. Your Walk Leader will give you more details and issue you a collectors book. Stamps will be issued by the Walk Leader at the end of each walk.

For more information regarding the Walsall Walk On health walks scheme please contact Sport and Leisure Development Services on 01902 605500, or visit walk on weekly health walks programme.

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