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Steps to health
Benefits of walking
- Walking can halve the risk of coronary heart disease
- Walking can reduce high blood pressure
- Regular walking can help people maintain or reduce weight
- Walking improves energy and stamina
- Walking can improve balance and co-ordination
- Healthy bodies
- Health minds
- Meet new people
- Prevent illness
The scheme aims to increase the amount of physical activity that people take, and to assist with the challenge of encouraging the recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
Guidelines for walkers
- Ensure you wear suitable shoes and appropriate clothing for walking
- Sun protection is advisable especially in hot or sunny weather
- Walk at a pace that's appropriate for you
- Do not walk if you are feeling unwell
- If you are suffering from heart problems, you should consult your doctor prior to starting exercise for the first time in a while
- Notify a walk leader should you wish to leave part way through an organised walk
Winter Walks Timetable 2023
Walks timetable
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Walk |
| Tuesday |
17 January |
10.30am |
Anchorsholme Park |
| Wednesday |
18 January |
10.30am |
Herons Reach |
| Thursday |
19 January |
2.00pm |
South Promenade |
| Tuesday |
24 January |
10.30am |
Fairhaven Lake |
| Wednesday |
25 January |
10.30am |
North Promenade |
| Thursday |
26 January |
2.00pm |
Stanley Park |
| Tuesday |
31 January |
10.30am |
Marton Mere |
| Wednesday |
1 February |
10.30am |
Stanley Park |
| Thursday |
2 February |
2.00pm |
South Promenade |
| Tuesday |
7 February |
10.30am |
Zoo Circular |
| Wednesday |
8 February |
10.30am |
Anchorsholme Park |
| Thursday |
9 February |
2.00pm |
Herons Reach |
| Tuesday |
14 February |
10.30am |
South Promenade |
| Wednesday |
15 February |
10.30am |
Woodland Gardens |
| Thursday |
16 February |
2.00pm |
Bispham Marsh |
| Tuesday |
21 February |
10.30am |
Stanley Park |
| Wednesday |
22 February |
10.30am |
Anchorsholme Park |
| Thursday |
23 February |
2.00pm |
South Promenade |
| Tuesday |
28 February |
10.30am |
Robins Circular |
| Wednesday |
1 March |
10.30am |
Stanley Park |
| Thursday |
2 March |
2.00pm |
Jubilee Gardens |
| Tuesday |
7 March |
10.30am |
Herons Reach |
| Wednesday |
8 March |
10.30am |
Anchorsholme Park |
| Thursday |
9 March |
2.00pm |
South Promenade |
| Tuesday |
14 March |
10.30am |
Stanley Park |
| Wednesday |
15 March |
10.30am |
Marton Mere |
| Thursday |
16 March |
2.00pm |
Carlton Lodge |
Spring Walks Timetable 2023
Walks timetable
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Walk |
| Tuesday |
21 March |
10.30am |
South Promenade |
| Wednesday |
22 March |
10.30am |
Stanley Park |
| Thursday |
23 March |
2.00pm |
Lytham Promenade |
| Tuesday |
28 March |
10.30am |
Marton Mere |
Steps to health walks starting points
| Walk |
Start and End point |
| Stanley Park |
Rear of Blackpool Sports Centre |
| Blackpool Zoo Circular |
Rear of Blackpool Sports Centre |
| Woodlands Gardens |
Rear of Blackpool Sports Centre |
| Bispham Marsh |
Rear of Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre |
| Carlton Lodge |
Rear of Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre |
| Robins Circular |
Rear of Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre |
| Heron's Reach |
The Village (De Vere's) Car Park |
| Marton Mere |
The Village (DE Vere's) Car Park |
| South Shore Promenade |
Front of the Solaris Centre |
| Anchorsholme / Cleveleys Promenade |
Anchorsholme Park, in front of the Brew Cafe |
| North Promenade |
Princes Way, Little Bispham Tram Stop |
| Palatine |
Palatine Leisure Centre |
| Fairhaven Lake |
In the car park at Fairhaven Lake |
| Witch Wood |
Cafe Lowther Gardens |
Would you like to become a volunteer?
If you enjoy walking, would like to meet new friends, have some time to spare and would like to become a Walk Leader for Steps To Heath please contact Sandra Thompson our health and physical activity development officer on 01253 478007
If you have any questions please get in touch via exercise.referral@blackpool.go.uk email address.
How to Stay active while you are at home, Sport England have provided some useful ideas about how to stay active if you are at home.
Steps to Health is a community walking programme in Blackpool.
The walks are free of charge and are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, walks are provided to those who would like to be more physically active.
The walks
- Short walk - 30 minutes for the beginners group
- Long walk - 60 minutes advanced group
The walks are supervised by trained leaders and volunteers who encourage the participants to walk at a pace that is appropriate to their condition and that will benefit their health.
See our seasonal walking timetable and starting points
Contact
For more information or if you would like to become a walk leader contact Active Blackpool.
Email: exercise.referral@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone: 01253 478007
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