A good walk is so much more than stretching your legs. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. Our longstanding Wellbeing Walks programme has been getting people moving and helping friendships form for over 20 years.
The walks are sociable, free, and volunteer led. They take place across the District and with over 30 to choose from each month you are bound to find one for you.
Our team of walk leaders carefully plan each route, meaning you can just turn up, take in your surroundings, and enjoy. Because you’re walking with others, you’ll feel safe. The group always sticks together so you don’t need to worry about being left behind. Each walk is graded depending on duration and difficulty, so you can always start at Level 1 and build up to a Level 3.
Trying something new can be daunting but you’ll always get the warmest of welcomes from our Leaders. Some walkers attend regularly and others like a more occasional walk meaning you won’t be the only new face. Turn up alone, with a family member or friend, some walks even allow you to bring your dogs.
Our walking timetable varies each month, an updated version is always available on the Horsham District Council website here: Horsham District Wellbeing Walks
There’s no need to register or book ahead. It really is as easy as choosing a walk, putting on some comfy walking shoes and turning up!
The programme wouldn’t exist without our fantastic volunteers, and we are always looking for new people to lead regular or occasional walks. If you enjoy walking and would like to lead a friendly group of walkers around a new or existing route, then we would like to hear from you!
