Walking in St Helens

We deliver free Health Walks across the borough in partnership with Ramblers Wellbeing Walks. Our walks provide a variety of routes to suit all ages and abilities. Under 18’s will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. All Wellbeing Walks range from 30 to 90 minutes.

Why is walking good for your health?

Walking Boosts Vitamin D

We all need to go outside more. Lots of people are Vitamin D deficient, affecting things like your bone health and your immune system. Walking is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoor whilst getting your Vitamin D fix especially in Spring and Summer!

Walking gives you energy

A brisk walk boosts circulation and increases the oxygen supply to every cell in your body, it helps to make you feel refreshed, alert and awake. Try walking on your lunch break.

Walking can help lower your blood pressure

A brisk walking routine can help lower your blood pressure. If you cant find a full 30 minutes to walk, spread it out throughout your day 10 minutes here and there will add up if you stick with it.

Walking makes you happy

Exercise boosts your mood, studies show that a brisk walk is just as effective as antidepressants in mild to moderate cases of depression, reducing stress and anxiety. This is a positive for your mental health!

For all walks

All Wellbeing Walks are free of charge.
It is important that you wear suitable clothing and footwear on all of our walks.
You are advised to bring a bottle of water as refreshment is not provided.
Anyone under the age of 18yrs needs to be accompanied by an adult.
All walks are dog friendly unless stated. Dogs must be kept on non-extendable leads at all times throughout the walk.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk for registration.
If the walk leader has not arrived 10 minutes after the walk start time, due to unforeseen circumstances the walk will be cancelled. When possible, we will update on social media as soon as we know of any changes or cancellations.

If you have used our Getting Active Walks Programme recently you can tell us about it here: Click Here

Our Walks

Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG.

10:30am - 11:45am

Monday 6^th May Bank Holiday	Monday 24^th June
Monday 13^thMay	Monday 1st July
Monday 20^thMay	Monday 8^th July
Monday 27^th May Bank Holiday	Monday 15^th July
Monday 3^rd June	Monday 22^nd July
Monday 10^th June	Monday 29^th July
Monday 17^th June	Monday 5^th August

Four Acre Walk - Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE

1pm - 2pm

Monday 6^th May Bank Holiday	Monday 24^th June
Monday 13^thMay	Monday 1st July
Monday 20^thMay	Monday 8^th July
Monday 27^th May Bank Holiday	Monday 15^th July
Monday 3^rd June	Monday 22^nd July
Monday 10^th June	Monday 29^th July
Monday 17^th June	Monday 5^th August

NEW Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX

09:30 – 10:15

Tuesday 7^th May	Tuesday 18^th June
Tuesday 14^th May	Tuesday 25^th June
Tuesday 21^st May	Tuesday 2^ndJuly
Tuesday 28^th May	Tuesday 9^th July
Tuesday 4^th June	Tuesday 16^th July
Tuesday 11^th June	Tuesday 23^rdJuly

Havannah Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU

10:00am - 11:00am

Tuesday 7^th May	Tuesday 18^th June
Tuesday 14^th May	Tuesday 25^th June
Tuesday 21^st May	Tuesday 2^ndJuly
Tuesday 28^th May	Tuesday 9^th July
Tuesday 4^th June	Tuesday 16^th July
Tuesday 11^th June	Tuesday 23^rdJuly

Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA

10:00am - 11:30am

Wednesday 1st May	Wednesday 19th June
Wednesday 8th May	Wednesday 26^th June
Wednesday 15^th May	Wednesday 3^rd July
Wednesday 22^nd May	Wednesday 10^th July
Wednesday 29^th May	Wednesday 17^th July
Wednesday 5^th June	Wednesday 24^th July
Wednesday 12^th June	Wednesday 31st July

NEW Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the car park off Elton Head Road WA9 5DE

11:00 – 12:00

Wednesday 1st May	Wednesday 19th June
Wednesday 8th May	Wednesday 26^th June
Wednesday 15^th May	Wednesday 3^rd July
Wednesday 22^nd May	Wednesday 10^th July
Wednesday 29^th May	Wednesday 17^th July
Wednesday 5^th June	Wednesday 24^th July
Wednesday 12^th June	Wednesday 31st July

Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB

1:30pm - 3pm

Wednesday 1st May	Wednesday 19th June
Wednesday 8th May	Wednesday 26^th June
Wednesday 15^th May	Wednesday 3^rd July
Wednesday 22^nd May	Wednesday 10^th July
Wednesday 29^th May	Wednesday 17^th July
Wednesday 5^th June	Wednesday 24^th July
Wednesday 12^th June	Wednesday 31st July

Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE.

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Thursday 2^nd May	Thursday 13^thJune
Thursday 9^th May	Thursday 20^thJune
Thursday 16^th May	Thursday 27^thJune
Thursday 23^rd May	Thursday 4^thJuly
Thursday 30^thMay	Thursday 11^thJuly
Thursday 6^thJune	Thursday 18^thJuly

Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR

9:45am - 10:45am

Thursday 2^nd May	Thursday 13^thJune
Thursday 9^th May	Thursday 20^thJune
Thursday 16^th May	Thursday 27^thJune
Thursday 23^rd May	Thursday 4^thJuly
Thursday 30^thMay	Thursday 11^thJuly
Thursday 6^thJune	Thursday 18^thJuly

Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX

10:00am - 11:30am

Friday 3^rd May	Friday 14^th June
Friday 10^th May	Friday 21^st June
Friday 17^th May	Friday 28^th June
Friday 24^th May	Friday 5^th July
Friday 31^stMay	Friday 12^th July
Friday 7^th June	Friday 19^th July

Taylor Park - Use Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse.

4pm - 4:30pm

Friday 3^rd May	Friday 14^th June
Friday 10^th May	Friday 21^st June
Friday 17^th May	Friday 28^th June
Friday 24^th May	Friday 5^th July
Friday 31^stMay	Friday 12^th July
Friday 7^th June	Friday 19^th July

Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB

2pm-3.30pm

Sunday 19^th May

Sunday 9^th June

If you enjoy the walks and would like to become a walk leader please have a look at our volunteer section.

Please note, the times and venues of the walking groups may change due to availability of walking leaders.