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Wellbeing Walks

Beds RCC is here to help you get active, by co-ordinating weekly Wellbeing Walks across Bedfordshire. Each walk is free, fun and friendly ā€“ a great way to help you get active and meet new people.

Wellbeing walks are regular walks which are open to all and can last from just 20 to 90 minutes. They make it easier to start walking and to stay active at a pace that is right for you.

Walking outside can be a great mood-booster, and the good news is that we donā€™t need to walk fast or very far to feel its effect on our health and wellbeing. Here are a few ways that walking can support our health:

  • Help your heart and lungs work better
  • Lower your blood pressure
  • Control your weight
  • Lighten your mood
  • Keep your joints, muscles and bones strong

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders, one of whom will remain at the back of the group, with the slowest walkers.

At the end of the walk we encourage walkers to socialise ā€“ therefore, many of our walks end where people can have a drink and a chat.

Here's what some walkers have said about the service:

  • ā€œI canā€™t praise [them] enough, it was important to my recovery. The involvement has helped so many of our members, after health problems, bereavement and loneliness. Itā€™s fun and the social aspect is so importantā€¦walking keeps you healthy.ā€

  • ā€œThe group has built my confidence in my ability to walk a reasonable distance again. Given me confidence socially as have made so many friends. I have hopefully helped other walkers by listening and talking with them.ā€

  • ā€œJoining the walking group has enabled me to make new friends and have a laugh, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart.ā€

  • ā€œI just did not believe I could get so much joy from just walking but mixing with new people and making some friends along the way as well as learning from others enriches my life.ā€

  • ā€œI have arthritis and the walks are great for getting me outdoors and keeping me mobile.ā€

Start Walking

There are over 30 Ramblers Wellbeing Walks across Bedfordshire each week. Youā€™re free to take part in as many walks as you like, as often as you like. If youā€™d like to take part, you can contact the walk leader for more details or simply come along to the start point and make yourself known to one of the walk leaders.

Regrettably, dogs are not allowed on most Wellbeing Walks.

Download Walks Programme

Become a Volunteer Walk Leader

Do you love the outdoors? Want to make a difference to others? Weā€™re looking for people to help guide regular Wellbeing Walks in their local area. By becoming a volunteer walk leader, you can play a part in helping people to improve their health, wellbeing and confidence through walking.

For more information about becoming a Wellbeing Walk Leader, please contact Nicola on 07984 275652 or nicola.scholfield@bedsrcc.org.uk.

Bedfordshire Wellbeing Walks