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Healthwalks are a great way to be more active, get out in the fresh air and make new friends. They are friendly, supportive and ideal for those who want to start exercising in a gentle and safe way, as well as those who want to walk regularly but don't have the time to attend longer walks.
There are fifteen regular walks across the city, and lengths range from under a mile (average walking time: 20-30 minutes) to three-four miles (average walking time one and a half to two hours walking time). They are all free, led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and are also accessible by public transport.
Because walking is such an accessible form of exercise it is particularly beneficial to those who are getting little or no exercise, recovering from illness, or lacking in confidence. Many of the walks are also wheelchair and buggy-friendly.
- Earthour Find out more about our special Earthour torch walk and join millions of others around the world as they turn their lights off to raise awareness of climate change.
- Led walks programme Download our current programme, find your nearest Healthwalk and get bus information.
- 2012 Five Rings Walk Challenge find out more about these special walks and see the listings for our first round of walks running from 3 September to 3 December 2011.
- Special walks Find out how to register for our Art Walks, Wild Park Nature Walks, Carer's Walks and Afternoon & Evening sunset walks.
- Walking in the city more information on how to get around Brighton & Hove on foot.
- ITV Walk4Life Day Register online for 2011 event.
- Signed seafront Healthwalk route Find out more about this fantastic signed and mile-marked four mile walking route that you can use in your own time and with friends and family.
- Outdoor health questionnaire Find out more about the questionnaire to be completed on your first Healthwalk. You could also download the form and fill it in in advance of your first walk. Walk Leaders can download forms here too.
- What is a healthwalk? Find out what makes a Healthwalk special.
- Testimonials What people already taking part have said about Healthwalking.
- Health benefits The wonderful health benefits of walking.
- Volunteers How you can volunteer with the scheme.
- Walk Leader training Details of our free, accredited one-day Volunteer Walk Leader training.
- Support for local Walk Groups
- Longer walks A list of other local walk groups for those who are ready for a new challenge.
Walking is increasingly being recognised as an excellent form of physical activity, and health professionals now recommend that everyone should aim to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise (such as walking) at least five times a week.
Although health walking can benefit everyone, it is particularly beneficial to people who do little or no exercise. For example, imagine a scale of 1 to 6. 1 is someone who takes no exercise at all - 6 is an Olympic athlete. Simply moving from 1 to 2 on the scale, by starting some moderate exercise, can halve that person's risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Contact Healthwalks
Healthwalks Sports Development
Brighton & Hove City Council
e-mail: healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk
tel: (01273) 292564