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
Red Rocks Walk - Meet at the Boathouse in Taylor Park WA10 3HX -The walk leads out of the park into the surrounding area.
11:00am -12:00noon
| Monday 9th December | Monday 27th January |
| Monday 16th December | Monday 3rd February |
| Monday 23rd December | Monday 10th February |
| Monday 6th January | Monday 17th February |
| Monday 13th January | Monday 24th February |
| Monday 20th January | Monday 3rd March |
Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG.
10:30am - 11:45am
| Monday 9th December | Monday 27th January |
| Monday 16th December | Monday 3rd February |
| Monday 23rd December | Monday 10th February |
| Monday 6th January | Monday 17th February |
| Monday 13th January | Monday 24th February |
| Monday 20th January | Monday 3rd March |
Four Acre Walk - Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
| Monday 9th December | Monday 27th January |
| Monday 16th December | Monday 3rd February |
| Monday 23rd December | Monday 10th February |
| Monday 6th January | Monday 17th February |
| Monday 13th January | Monday 24th February |
| Monday 20th January | Monday 3rd March |
Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
| Tuesday 3rd December | Tuesday 21st January |
| Tuesday 10th December | Tuesday 28th January |
| Tuesday 17th December | Tuesday 4th February |
| Tuesday 24th December | Tuesday 11th February |
| Tuesday 7th January | Tuesday 18th February |
| Tuesday 14th January | Tuesday 25th February |
Parr Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU
10:00am - 11:00am
| Tuesday 3rd December | Tuesday 21st January |
| Tuesday 10th December | Tuesday 28th January |
| Tuesday 17th December | Tuesday 4th February |
| Tuesday 24th December | Tuesday 11th February |
| Tuesday 7th January | Tuesday 18th February |
| Tuesday 14th January | Tuesday 25th February |
Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
| Wednesday 4th December | Wednesday 29th January |
| Wednesday 11th December | Wednesday 5th February |
| Wednesday 18th December | Wednesday 12th February |
| Wednesday 8th January | Wednesday 19th February |
| Wednesday 15th January | Wednesday 26th February |
| Wednesday 22nd January | Wednesday 5th March |
Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the Public Parking Area inside Sherdley Park
11:00 – 12:00
| Wednesday 4th December | Wednesday 29th January |
| Wednesday 11th December | Wednesday 5th February |
| Wednesday 18th December | Wednesday 12th February |
| Wednesday 8th January | Wednesday 19th February |
| Wednesday 15th January | Wednesday 26th February |
| Wednesday 22nd January | Wednesday 5th March |
Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
| Wednesday 4th December | Wednesday 29th January |
| Wednesday 11th December | Wednesday 5th February |
| Wednesday 18th December | Wednesday 12th February |
| Wednesday 8th January | Wednesday 19th February |
| Wednesday 15th January | Wednesday 26th February |
| Wednesday 22nd January | Wednesday 5th March |
Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE.
12:15pm - 1:00pm
| THursday 5th December | Thursday 23rd January |
| Thursday 12th December | Thursday 30th January |
| Thursday 19th December | Thursday 6th February |
| Thursday 2nd January | Thursday 13th February |
| Thursday 9th January | Thursday 20th February |
| Thursday 16th January | Thursday 27th February |
Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR
9:45am - 10:45am
| THursday 5th December | Thursday 30th January |
| Thursday 12th December | Thursday 6th February |
| Thursday 19th December | Thursday 13th February |
| Thursday 9th January | Thursday 20th February |
| Thursday 16th January | Thursday 27th February |
| Thursday 23rd January | Thursday 6th March |
Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
| Friday 6th December | Friday 17th January |
| Friday 13st December | Friday 24th January |
| Friday 20th December | Friday 31st January |
| Friday 3rd January | Friday 7th February |
| Friday 10th January | Friday 14th February |
Taylor Park - Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse.
4pm - 4:30pm
| Friday 6th December | Friday 17th January |
| Friday 13st December | Friday 24th January |
| Friday 20th December | Friday 31st January |
| Friday 3rd January | Friday 7th February |
| Friday 10th January | Friday 14th February |
Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
| Sunday 8th December |
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. No Walks will take place on Bank Holidays.
