Mendip Health Walks

June - August 2016

What is a Health Walk? It’s a brisk walk done on a regular basis for well-being. It can help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to manage your weight. All walks are free of

charge and are led by a team of Volunteer Walk Leaders. There are varying lengths of walks for you to choose from. If it’s your first health walk in a while, try a shorter route first and then chat to a Walk Leader when you think you

are ready to do a bit more.

Key

= Refreshment place near the end of route.

= Toilet near the end of route.

= These are short walks, on fairly flat routes at an easy pace and are 30 – 60 minutes.

= These walks are between 1 and 1½ hours and include steps, inclines, uneven paths, stiles and gates.

= These are more challenging walks of more than 1 ½ hours that require a good level of cardiovascular fitness and agility.

FROME HEALTH WALKS - A CAR SHARING SCHEME IS AVAILABLE IN FROME, PLEASE ASK

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

FROME WALKS

Frome Cheese & Grain BA11 1BE

Every Monday 10.15am for 10.30 start(Excludes Bank Holidays)

Mostly level walking on paths and pavements. May be some slopes, easy pace for 1-1.5 miles

Dorothy-Anne/Maggie/ Gill/Peter/Vron

Frome Cheese & Grain (Festival Week) BA11 1BE

Monday 10.15am for 10.30 start 04/07/2016

Explore Frome’s amazing riverside parks at a pace to suit you, in a supportive and safe environment. Enjoy the fresh air and good company. Children are welcome and remain the responsibility of the adult that brings them along.

Dorothy-Anne/Maggie/ Gill/Peter/Vron/ Sue

Frome Medical Practice Enos Way Ba11 2FH

Every Wednesday 9:15 for 9.30am Start

An easy walk of about 45 mins. On paths and pavements, in the area around Frome Showground, maybe some slopes.

Gayle/Sue/Vron/Maggie

KEYFORD BUGGY WALKS (Baby carriers and Toddlers welcome too!)Key Centre Feltham Lane BA11 5AJ

Wednesday 10:00am for 10:15June 8June 22July 6& Time

A walk of about 45mins around the paths and pavements of Keyford and The Mount. Buggy friendly and at an easy pace.

Fiona

FROME HEALTH WALKS - A CAR SHARING SCHEME IS AVAILABLE IN FROME, PLEASE ASK

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

FROME FRIDAY WALKS 10.15 for 10.30am

Frome Corsley Heath, Royal Oak Bus Stop 03 June

Meet at Royal Oak Bus Stop (parking nearby) or come by bus. 90 min walk includes a hill and 1 or 2 stiles.

Gill

Frome Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Café The Wharf, Frome Rd BA15 1LE 10 June

Meet at the Kennett & Avon Canal Trust Café. 3.5 mile walk along the towpath, riverside and field paths. No hills or stiles

Terry

OldfordMeet at Costa coffee Bus Stop and take X34 bus leaving at 10:34am to Oldford

17 June

Take bus to Oldford and walk back to Frome via Orchardleigh. Hills and stiles, poss muddy.

Trish

Kingston Deverill Church, St MaryBA12 7HE

24 June

Park near church, for an ‘up the downs’ walk of 3.5 miles up to cold kitchen hill and some great views. Lanes tracks and grassy paths, no stiles.

Michael

Maiden Bradley Memorial HallBA12 7JG

01 July

Park in the Hall car park. 3.75 miles on quiet country roads, footpaths & woodland tracks. Undulating with a couple of stiles

Michael

Frome Cheese & Grain (Festival Week) BA11 1BE 08 July

Explore Frome’s river and countryside at a pace to suit you, in a supportive ans safe environment. Enjoy the fresh air and good company. Children are welcome and remain the responsibility of the adult that brings them along.

Sue

Stourhead, King Alfreds Tower, Stourton Car Park BA12 6QD 15 July

Walk of around 3.25 miles, on woodland, open paths and tracks. 2 stiles and maybe muddy if wet.

Sue

FROME HEALTH WALKS - A CAR SHARING SCHEME IS AVAILABLE IN FROME, PLEASE ASK

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

FROME FRIDAY WALKS 10.15 for 10.30amKilmersdon, Kilmersdon Village Hall, Nr Radstock Car Park BA3 5TD 22 July

Walk of 3.6 miles, includes one hill then flat

paths, roads and stiles.Terry

Hapsford Spring Gardens Meet at Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome BA11 1BE

29 July

Walk to Spring Gardens and Hapsford, some hills and stiles. 3 miles.

Trish

Stourhead National Trust main car park BA12 6QF 05 August

(Parking is free for National Trust members)3.5 miles on undulating tracks, footpaths and quiet country roads between Stourhead and White Sheet Hill.

Michael

Packsaddle Walk meet at Cheese & Grain Frome BA11 1BE 12 August

Walk to Packsaddle and Spring Gardens, one stile (optional). Can be muddy/slippery if wet. 3miles

Peter

Rode, nr Memorial Hall, High Street, Rode, BA11 6PB 19 August

3.5 mile walk from Rode via Tellisford. Field paths and some stiles.

Terry

Keyford Walk. Meet near Culverhill Laundrette, BA11 5AD 26 August

3.5 mile walk from Rode via Tellisford. Field paths and some stiles.

Liz

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

STREET WALKS - Fridays

Vine Surgery- Hindhayes Lane,BA16 0ETfortnightly on Friday

11 for 11.15amJune 3 &17July 1, 15 & 29Aug 5 & 12

An easy paced walk of 30-40mins on paths, pavements and lanes, maybe some slopes.

Lita

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

STREET WALKS TuesdaysCrispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

1.15 for 1.30pm07 June

Circular walk up to The Chalet, to check out the wild orchids. Lanes, fields and some inclines. 4 miles approx. 2 hours

Sharon & Kevin

Crispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

10.30am 21June

Walton area 4 mile walk on lanes & fields, some stiles.

Karen

Crispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

9.15 for 9.30am5 July

Catch bus to Wells (bring pass or pay). Walk across the Bishops fields up to the Lyatt and then back to Wells. 3 stiles, 1 steepish hill. 5 miles, around 2 hours.

Sharon & Kevin

Crispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

10am 22July

Sharpham area 5 mile flat walk over lanes and fields, some stiles. Stopping at Tearooms for refreshment

Karen

Crispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

1.45 for 2pm2 August

Walk up to and around The Hood Monument and back. 2 stiles, 6miles approx. 3 hours

Sharon & Kevin

Crispin Community Focus Centre,10 Leigh Rd, Street, BA16 0HA

10.30am 23 August

Brookside area 3.5 mile walk on lanes and fields

Karen

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

Glastonbury – Tuesday

Tor Leisure CentreStreet Road, Glastonbury BA6 9EF

Tuesday 10.00 am for 10.15 startJune 14 & 28 July 12 & 26 Aug-No Walks

Easy and level walk for people who want to increase their mobility.

Chris

Glastonbury – Fridays

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Fridays 10.00am for 10.15 startJune 3 &17July 1, 8 & 22Aug 5, 12 & 26

An hours walk in and around Glastonbury on paths, pavements and quiet lanes. Some inclines.

Vicky/Bill/Chris

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startJune 10

Enjoy peace and nature on this beautiful walk across the Somerset Levels. A flat but long walk which can be uneven under, foot.1.5 hours (with Vicky).

Vicky/Bill/Chris

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startJune 10

Enjoy peace and nature on this beautiful walk across the Somerset Levels. A flat but long walk which can be uneven under, foot.1.5 hours

Vicky

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startJune 24

A longer walk exploring countryside in and around Glastonbury. Uneven footpaths, inclines and stiles. 1.5 hours with café stop in middle (with Bill/Chris)

Bill/Chris

Meeting Point Time and Walk Key Leader

DatesGlastonbury – Fridays

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startJuly 15

Signpost Walk. A fabulous walk through Paddington Farm and a visit to Gog and Magog-the Old Oaks. Stunning nature and views of the Mendips. This is a long walk with uneven ground, steep inclines and stiles)

Vicky

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startJuly 29

Join us for a climb up Glastonbury Tor and take in the wonderful views across the Somerset Levels. This is a long walk with a very steep incline and lots of steps

Vicky

Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD

Friday 10.00am for 10.15 startAugust 19

A charming stroll across the Levels, through Willow walk to Sharpham Tea Rooms for refreshment before strolling back. This is a flat but long walk

Bill/Chris

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

Shepton Mallet

Park Medical Practice-Cannards Grave Rd, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5RT

Friday 1 for 1.15pmJune 10July 22August 19

Town and Park based starter walks lasting 20-25 mins

Steve

Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre- 11 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG

Wednesday9.45 for 10amJune 1, 15 & 29July 13 & 27Aug 10 & 24

Walk will be town based, may take in park. Some slopes and possibly steps. 50-55mins.

Steve or Mike

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

Shepton MalletShepton Mallet Leisure Centre- 11 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG

Thursday 10.15 for 10.30amJune 16July 21

Walk across fields with footpaths, some roads and slight inclines. 1-1.5 hours.

Gretal

Rectory Road Car Park (by pay station) Shepton Mallet, BA4 5DB

Thursday 10.15 for 10.30amAugust 18

Walk across fields with footpaths and some roads, (poss change if very muddy!) one steep incline on Gold Hill.1-1.5 hours.

Gretal

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

WellsWells Leisure CentreCharter Way, Wells BA5 2FB

Every Tuesday 11am

A gentle walk on pavement and track, may have a slight incline. Approx 30 mins

Lin

Wells Health Centre/ City Practice Wells Meet in foyer-BA5 1XJ

Wednesday10.15 for 10.30amJune 8July 20Aug 17

An easy walk around Wells on paths and pavements, for people who wish to increase their mobility with gentle exercise. 30 Minutes approx..

Meeting Point Time and Dates Walk Key Leader

Wells

Wells Health Centre/ City Practice Wells Meet in foyer-BA5 1XJ

Wednesday 10.15 for 10.30amJune 22July 6Aug 3

A longer walk in and around the area of Wells. The walk will include paths, lanes, and tracks across fields and some inclines. 1-1.5 hours.

Wells Blue School Sports CentreKennion Road, Wells BA5 2NR

Monday10 for 10.15amJune 20July 4 & 18Aug 1

Walks organised as part of the County Council nature and wellbeing project. Taking in the East Somerset Way, walks are on Footpaths, lames and Field walk ways and could include inclines and stiles. of around 1-1.5hrs.

Christen/Paul and Tony

For general enquiries about Health Walks in Mendip, please contact Lifestyle hub on 0800 412 5502 or 01460 238 256. For information about becoming a walk leader contact Jo Smith, Senior Active Lifestyle Manager-Mendip/South Somerset, Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership, on 07342 063731 or email: jsmith@sasp.co.uk