Health Walks

Take your first steps to a healthier future

Walking is a great form of exercise regardless of how fit or old you are. Walking is especially important for those with specific health problems or with limited fitness.

This easy, safe and gentle exercise can help to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, arthritis and stress.

Health walks are provided free of charge and all you need are comfortable, laced shoes. Walks are supervised by qualified walk leaders to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

Graded Walks

Level 1 suitable for the very unfit, those recovering from illness, accident or operation and walkers with limited stamina. 45 minutes duration

Level 2 moderate walking speed, often stiles and inclines on the route. 1 hour duration covering 2 – 3 miles

Level 3 Fast steady pace. The route could involve steep inclines, stiles and rutted terrain. At least 1 hour duration and a minimum of 3 miles

Many of our walkers started at Level 1 and now enjoy Level 2 & 3 walks!!

For information on health walks, and to find out dates for upcoming walks please view the Crawley Health Walks section of the Loose Leaf Summer 10 Newsletter.

If you would like to try some other walking routes around Crawley please take a look at the Greenways page, where you can find various circular walks that can be done in your own time.

Buggy Walks

Held every Friday at 11.15am to 12pm (Meeting outside of the main entrance of K2 Crawley)

These walks are free to take part in, and help to encourage new mums/dads/grandparents to get active and make new friends, within a child friendly group.

• Each walk is led by a trained volunteer walk leader.
• You walk at your own pace.
• Just turn up, wearing comfortable clothing and footwear.

Starts 4 June 2010

For more information view the buggy walks poster, or for further information on Crawley Health Walks and Crawley Wellbeing services please call 01293 585350.