Health Walks
Walking is the easiest, cheapest and one of the most sociable ways to become more active.
Health Walks are FREE organised walks in rural areas and towns, led by volunteer walk leaders. Walks are suitable for beginners lasting between 45 minutes and one hour. They take place at various times of the day, throughout all districts in Lincolnshire.
Walking is a great way to meet new people, get some fresh air and gentle exercise. There’s no need to book ahead, just turn up wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Everyone is welcome.
A list of current walks is below, but there are always more being developed, and if you’d like to start one near you – get in touch with your local coordinator.
Find your local Health Walk:
Boston
Acorn Day Centre, Horncastle Road
Conservative Club, Main Ridge East
Kirton Town Hall, Kirton
Mayfields Sheltered Housing Unit, Broadfield Lane
Old Leake Community Centre, Furlongs Lane, Old Leake
Parkside GP Practice, Tawney Street
Swineshead Church Hall, Swineshead
St. Nicholas Church Hall, Skirbeck Road, Fishtoft
Thomas Church Hall, London Road
Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road
City of Lincoln
Arboretum
Boultham Park
Bracebridge Heath
Branston
Fossydyke Canal
Hartsholme Country Park
Lincoln to Burton Waters
Lincoln to Fiskerton
Lincoln to North Hykeham
Lincoln to Skellingthorpe
South Common
Uphill Lincoln
Whisby Nature Park
East Lindsey
East Lindsey Heart Support Group
Franklin Hall, Spilsby PE23 5LA
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness PE24 4SU
Hubbards Hills, Crowtree Lane, Louth LN11 9LN
Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth LN11 8RS
Skegness Embassy, Skegness PE25 2UG
Station Sports Centre, Mablethorpe LN12 1HA
North Hykeham
Billinghay Health Walks
Leasingham Health Walks
Metheringham Health Walks
Ruskington Gentle Health Walks
Ruskington Health Walks
Sleaford Health Walks
Whisby Lifetrail Health Walks
South Holland
Crowland Health Walks
Donington Health Walks
Holbeach Health Walks
Long Sutton Health Walks
Spalding Health Walks
Sutton St. James Health Walks
South Kesteven
Ancaster Surgery
Billingborough Village Hall
Bourne Woods Car Park (every fortnight)
Carlton Scroop Lodge Farm Strollers (every month)
Caythorpe Surgery
Garden House Hotel, Stamford
Grantham (Belton Lane Sure Start Centre)
Grantham (Earlesfield Surestart Centre)
Grantham (Priory Ruskin Academy Sports Centre)
Hare and Hounds Car Park, Haconby
The Deepings (every week, three groups)
West Lindsey
Caistor Health Walks
Gainsborough Health Walks
HOW Mental Health Group
Market Rasen Health Walk
Saxilby Strollers
Toddler Strollers
Torksey Strollers
Walk Well (Doctors Walk)
How can I get involved?
Just turn up at any of the walks above! Or there is Health Walk coordinator in every district in Lincolnshire who you can contact for more information. They can help you decide if the scheme is right for you.
Local coordinators:
Boston – Fran Taylor – 01205 354 320
City of Lincoln – Holly Arrowsmith – 01522 873 581
East Linsdey – Tracey Richardson – 01507 613 446
North Kesteven – Donna Lill – 01522 870 252
South Holland – Donna Lill – 01522 870 252
South Kesteven – Rachael Smith – 01476 406 074
West Lindsey – Jackie Brown – 01427 675 138
Become a Walk Leader
Volunteer Walk Leaders organise and lead walks around towns and rural areas. It’s a great way to meet new people and encourage others to take part in regular activity.
To become a Walk Leader, you must attend a one-day training session in Lincolnshire. You can then work with your District Coordinator to start Health Walks in your local area.