Health Walks
HARTCLIFFE & WITHYWOOD AMBLERS
This friendly group meets regularly to enjoy a range of interesting and stimulating walks in both the local countryside and towns.
Our programme of walks are designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get and keep a little fitter, whilst enjoying the company of other like minded local people
Once a month we also plan a mid-week walk - to find out more please contact David Walker on 0117 946 5285.
Why not take the first steps to health by joining us on one of our walk? Enjoy wonderful countryside, fresh air and meet others.
Here are details of some of the forthcoming walks:
Saturday 27th April 2013
Walk: Leyhill Bluebell Walk Meeting Place: The Gatehouse Centre
Time to meet: 10.00am Cost: £3.50 Transport: Booking Required
Description: The walk is about 5 miles. It is not difficult, but it will include steps and slopes in some places.
Bristol Walking Festival: 5th - 12th May 2013
Walk for Health Bristol and Bristol Ramblers are working together to put on Bristol’s first ever Walking Festival. The festival will encompass a weeklong programme of walks delivered by various partners as well as Bristol Ramblers and Walk for Health Bristol. In addition there will be an event on Saturday 11th May at the wonderful waterside venue of the Pavilion (near Lloyds amphitheatre).
For further information, please email: bristolwalkingfestival@bristol.gov.uk
Sunday 26th May 2013
Walk: Portishead to Clevedon Meeting Place: The Gatehouse Centre
Time to meet: 10.00am Cost: £3.50 Transport: Booking Required
Description: A coastal path, some ups and downs but a moderate walk of approx. 6 miles.
Friday 21st June
Walk: Stanton Drew Sunset Walk (Summer Solstice)
Meeting Place: The Gatehouse Centre.
Time to meet: 6.30pm Cost: £3.00 Transport: Booking Required
Description: This easy, short circular walk from Pensford to Stanton Drew and its stone circles, followed by refreshments at local pub. Approx 3.5 miles.
Saturday 20th July 2013
Walk: Hawkesbury Upton To Wooton-under-Edge
Meeting Place: The Gatehouse Centre.
Time to meet: 10am Cost: £3.50 Transport: Booking Required
Description: Part 6 of the Cotswold Way. Seven miles, maybe some stiles and hills.
For the full programme, please see the Spring 2013 Programme - available from the Downloads page
Did You Know That Walking Can:
Help you sleep Help reduce stress
Strengthen your heart Reduce blood pressure
Help manage your weight
Hints For Walking
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Wear suitable, supportive footwear
- Start each walk slowly, gradually building up speed
- Slow the walk down at the end
- Walk to increase breathing, but not to exhaust yourself