Walkers live longer!
Bolton Council’s health walks scheme is going from strength to strength with more people discovering the delights of Bolton’s parks and countryside.
A recent survey found that 130 people take part in Bolton Health Walks each week.
People’s motivations vary from losing weight to easing arthritis and high blood pressure but many join for the sociable aspect of walking and the chance to get out and see Bolton’s countryside and parks.
“I had been given information on the walk by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse following a heart attack,” said one walker, Jeanette Lee: “I was surprised that there were other people with similar problems to mine, who were all determined to do something about their problems”
Another walker, Pat Burrows, needed to find a new way of exercising: “I had to reduce my high blood pressure and lose weight. The walks have helped me to achieve both of these over the summer. I’ve got a lot fitter and met some really nice people.”
The walks are free and led by trained health walkers. They are aimed at people who want to become more active, meet new people and exercise in a social, friendly environment. Walking regularly has many physical, mental and social health benefits.
Call Bolton Council’s Sport, health and Inclusion service for more information: 01204 334195
Health walks timetable
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Short walks (30-45 mins)
Tuesdays 10.30am
Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth
Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre. Pushchair & wheelchair friendly
(with option of a further 45 mins walk to make 1hr 15mins intermediate walk)
Thursdays 10.30am
Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth
Meet at Rock Hall Visitor Centre. Pushchair & wheelchair friendly
(with option of a further 45 mins walk to make 1hr 15mins intermediate walk)
Intermediate walks (45 mins – 1 hr)
Mondays 2pm
Ladybridge surgery, Broadgate, Ladybridge
Meet outside the surgery entrance
Tuesdays 10am
Seven Acres Country Park, Breightmet
Meet at Wildlife Trust, Bury Road
Tuesdays 1.30pm
Longsight Park, Harwood
Meet at the entrance to Morrisons off Lea Gate
Sundays 10.30am
Leverhulme Park, Breightmet
Meet at the entrance to Leverhulme Community Club off Long Lane
Longer walks (approx. 2 hrs)
Tuesdays 10am
Hulton Lane Community Centre, Hulton Lane
Meet at the entrance of the centre
(This walk has minimal gradients and steps)
Wednesdays 1.15pm
Moss Bank Park, Smithills
Meet in the main car park off Moss Bank Way
(A challenging walk, includes steep gradients and steps)
Please note the walks can be subject to change, for more information
please call 01204 334195