Brighton & Hove Healthwalks Led Walks Programme ... - Walk4Life

Healthwalks are short, social walks that are ledby Volunteer Walk Leaders. They are designed tohelp people get the most out of walking for theirphysical and mental health; and also provide a greatopportunity to meet new people. They are friendlyand supportive, so are particularly beneficial to thosewho are getting little or no exercise, recovering fromillness, or lacking in confidence. All the walks areclearly graded so you can see how long they are, andif they include any hills.All walks are free and led by trained Volunteer WalkLeaders. We aim to ensure that cafés and toiletsare available on all walks, but sometimes this is notpossible. Walks do not run on public & bank holidaysand may be cancelled in severe weather. If you haveany questions about this, or any other aspects ofHealthwalks please get in touch. Dogs on leadsare welcome.Monday1 Preston ParkA very friendly and popular 1.5 mile walk around the city’s biggestpublic park. Includes a chance to explore Preston Manor gardensand churchyard and walkers can choose between a shorter andlonger route. The walk finishes at the Rotunda café.10am Meet at Rotunda café, Stanford Avenue end of the park.Map ref. 1Bus 5, 5a, 5b, 56, 17, 40, 40x, 273(some free parking around perimeter of park,at time of going to print)Walk grading:easy/beginnerseasy/moderatemoderateWheelchairfriendlyBuggyfriendlyWalk includessome hillsCycle racksnear startSDNP (South Downs National Park)LNR (Local Nature Reserve)RefreshmentsToilets2 Wild Park HealthwalkA choice of walks in Brighton’s biggest Local Nature Reserve. Thelovely chalk grassland in the park is being restored, with a flock ofrarebreed sheep helping to keep weeds and grass under control.There is a short buggy and wheelchair accessible walk of onemile, or a longer walk of two miles taking in the woodland andpanoramic views the park has to offer.Second Monday of the month, 10am.Meet at Wild Park Café, Lewes Road. Map ref. 2Bus 25, 23, 24, 28, 29a/bLNR SDNP

TuesdayWednesday3 Castle Hill / WoodingdeanA 2 mile circular walk exploring the stunning National NatureReserve at Castle Hill in Woodingdean. A wonderful example ofrare chalk grassland, packed full of wildlife. Please note, the routeis over uneven ground and the nearest toilets and cafés are inWoodingdean.10.30 Meet at the small car park on the right after Bexhill Road.Map ref. 3Bus 2/2a (Down’s Hotel), 22 (get off at Bexhill Road)LNR SDNP4 SeafrontThere is nothing like a walk by the sea to start the day! Join ourwelcoming and friendly Tuesday group. This is a great walk forbeginners as you can do a very gentle walk of under a mile to theWest Pier Playground or round it off to just over a mile by finishingat the Lawns café. Depending on Walk Leader availability, a walkeastwards to the Marina may also be offered.10am Meet at the entrance to Brighton Pier. Map ref. 4Bus Any bus that stops at the Old Steine (pay on-street parking)5 Emmeus/Easthill ParkA 1.5 mile circular walk taking in pretty Portslade Old Village andEasthill Park, ending at the Emmaus café.12.30pm Meet at the Emmaus car parkPortslade. Map ref. 5Bus 1,1a(no parking)café off Manor Road,6 Sheepcote ValleyThe countryside around Sheepcote Valley is a Site of NatureConservation Importance and boasts panoramic views and awealth of wildlife. Join the valley’s friendly group of Healthwalkersand discover one of the gems of the city. The 3 mile walk ends atthe park café.10am Meet at East Brighton Park café,off Wilson Avenue.Map ref. 6Bus 1a/b/c, 7, 21(free parking by the café)LNR SDNP

Wednesdaycont.Thursday7 Hollingbury Hill FortThis 2.5 mile walk takes you through some of the mostbeautiful countryside that borders the city. ExploreHollingbury Woods, the Hill Fort and Wild Park. There aresome spectacular views. The walk ends at the Children’sCentre café.11am Meet at the Hollingdean Sure Start Children’s Centre,Brentwood Road. Map ref. 7Bus 50, (free on-street parking)LNR SDNP8 Preston Park Buggy WalkCome and enjoy a one-mile buggy-friendly Healthwalk aroundlovely Preston Park. A great opportunity to meet other parents/carers and get some exercise. Just half an hour’s moderateexercise (such as brisk walking) a day is enough to make a bigdifference to your health and wellbeing. And you will burn thesame amount of calories walking a mile as you would jogging it,so it’s a great way to tone up too.10.30am Meet at the Pavilion cafe, in the middle of the park.Map ref. 8.Bus 5a, 56 (pay on-street parking)9 Hove ParkEnjoy a one mile walk in this lovely and historic park where thereis a great children’s playground. The walk finishes at the parkcafé.10.15 Meet at the Park café. Map ref. 9Bus 5b, 27a (on-street parking, some restrictions apply)

Thursdaycont.Friday10 Stanmer ParkA lovely 2 mile countryside walk through the Open Access landin the east of the park including Millbank Wood. There are somebeautiful views and the walk includes a stop-off at the VillageTea Rooms. There are no toilets at the start of this walk.11am Meet at park gates off Lewes Road. Map ref. 10Bus 25a/b/c (some free parking in the park, at time of goingto print)LNR SDNP11 Multicultural Women’s Group Walk,HangletonJoin this friendly women only walk group for a 1.5 – 2 milehealthwalk exploring the green spaces around Hangleton.10am Meet at St Richard’s Community Centre, Egmont Rd.23rd Sep, 30th Sep, 14th Oct, 28th Oct, 11th Nov, 25th Nov,9th Dec (Please call the Healthwalks Office for dates in 2011).Map ref. 11Bus 12, 12a, 14, 14c, 27, 27a,47 (free on-street parking)12 PatchamA 1.5 mile circular walk from the corner of Old London Roadand Ladies Mile Road along to Horsdean Recreation groundand back to the start, walking down Church Street. The walkends at the Black Lion Pub. There are no toilets at the start ofthis walk. A longer version of this walk is also offered.10.30am Meet at the corner of Old London Road and LadiesMile Road opposite the Co-operative store. Map ref. 12Bus 5a, 56 (pay on-street parking)13 Saltdean / UndercliffA 3 mile walk along the stunning and historic Undercliff,pausing at Rottingdean, with a choice of continuing toOvingdean or to the Downs via the village. Walk finishes atthe Whitecliffs café.11am Meet at the entrance of Saltdean Library. Map ref. 13Bus 12, 12a, 14, 14c, 27, 27a, 47 (free on-street parking)