Wellbeing Walks in Warwick District

Rambler’s Wellbeing Walks are England’s largest network of health walks, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle and meet local people in their area.

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise you can do, and it’s easy to get started with 15 local walks in Warwick District. The walks are led by volunteers from the local community, who help people enjoy moderate exercise while making new friendships and reducing social isolation.

New walks have recently been established in Lillington, including a morning walk to suit parents finishing the morning school run, an evening walk, or a ‘beginners and buggies walk’ aimed at those wanting to improve their health and mobility at a gentle pace and with support.

Lillington walk leader, Pete Sullivan, said: “I run four regular walks on a Monday morning, Wednesday evening, Friday evening and every first Saturday of the month. I first joined Ramblers as just a regular walker, then I was given the opportunity to train to become a Wellbeing Walk leader.

“The training was very simple and was completed within a day. I love leading walks as every walk is different and you get to meet so many new faces and form friendships, as well as enjoying your local community and getting exercise and a good bit of fresh air.

“I highly recommend the ramblers wellbeing walks and highly recommend it if anyone would like to train as a walk leader volunteer.”

Councillor Jim Sinnott, Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and Active Communities, added: “We’re proud to have such a broad range of walks available for residents to join in Warwick District, and look forward to increasing this number over the coming years. I’d strongly encourage anyone looking to take that first step into a more active and healthier lifestyle to reach out and join one of the walks; they’re gentle and give you the opportunity to meet new people in your area.”

For a full list of the walks in your area, visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/wellbeingwalks

Anyone interested in leading a walk in their area is encouraged to contact Joanna Dagg, Community Development Officer at joanna.dagg@warwickdc.gov.uk. The next walk leader training session is scheduled to take place on Monday 17 March 2025, so email Joanna Dagg to book your space.