Health Walks

Walking is a great way to keep active and healthy and its now even a social event that can help you to meet new peers and groups of people. The regular Health Walks are a great way to see the beautiful landscapes of Winchester and take in some fresh air at the same time! Explained as 'a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis' these health walks can provide a great starting basis to leading an active and healthy lifestyle in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment!

Aimed at those people who are inactive or do little physical activity there are currently four free Health Walks that take place across the District and are run by our team of Volunteer Walk Leaders. Walks takes place on a weekly basis and last for around 2 to 3 miles (Approx 1 Hour). Details of your nearest Health Walk can be found below:

These walks rely on the support that we recieve from our local Volunteer Walk Leaders and we are always looking for more volunteers to join our team. Walk Leaders attend a one day course to become qualified, the course is free of charge and run in the local area. Once qualified a leader can choose to take a group walk on a regular basis or on a more infrequent basis as they wish!

If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader or are just interested in attending Health Walk please contact our Active Lifestyles Officer, Lydia Lockhart on 01962 848 725 or e-mail at llockhart@winchester.gov.uk for more information!

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking has its roots in Finland and has been likened to cross-country skiing without the skis, and is the chosen off season training method for competitive cross-country skiers. Development of Nordic Walking to its present form as a recreational physical activity for all started back in 1980 in Finland and in 1997 the first official Nordic Walking poles were introduced to the public.

The technique is an enhanced form of natural walking, suitable for all abilities and ages. It's an ideal activity for people who haven't exercised for a while or who dislike traditional sports or gym activities.

Regular walks available at… Farley Mount Country Park, Winchester, Shawford & Fair Oak To book your free taster session or for more details, contact the local Nordic Walking Instructor, Jonathan: 07867926041

Nordic Walking classes are run by Momentum Fitness and are risk assessed. For more information on the classes visit here or see the documents at the bottom of this page.

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File format	File title	File size / Download time
	Nordic Walking Risk Assessment	72K 56Kbps Modem: 11 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Nordic Walking Timetable	19K 56Kbps Modem: 3 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Nordic Walking Poster	890K 56Kbps Modem: 2 Minutes Broadband: 5 Seconds