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
Carr Mill Walk - Starting point is Outside Park Farm Community Centre, Kentmere Avenue, Carr Mill, St Helens WA11 7PG.
10:30am - 11:45am
Monday 22nd April | Monday 17th June |
Monday 29th April | Monday 24th June |
Monday 13th May | Monday 1st July |
Monday 20th May | Monday 8th July |
Monday 3rd June | Monday 15th July |
Monday 10th June | Monday 22nd July |
Four Acre Walk - Meet at Chester Lane Car Park WA9 4DE
1pm - 2pm
Monday 22nd April | Monday 17th June |
Monday 29th April | Monday 24th June |
Monday 13th May | Monday 1st July |
Monday 20th May | Monday 8th July |
Monday 3rd June | Monday 15th July |
Monday 10th June | Monday 22nd July |
NEW Sutton Walk – Meet outside The Old Chapel Café, Lancotts Lane, WA9 3EX
09:30 – 10:15
Tuesday 23rd April | Tuesday 4th June |
Tuesday 30th April | Tuesday 11th June |
Tuesday 7th May | Tuesday 18th June |
Tuesday 14th May | Tuesday 25th June |
Tuesday 21st May | Tuesday 2nd July |
Tuesday 28th May | Tuesday 9th July |
Havannah Walk - Meet Havannah Lane WA9 2JU
10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday 23rd April | Tuesday 4th June |
Tuesday 30th April | Tuesday 11th June |
Tuesday 7th May | Tuesday 18th June |
Tuesday 14th May | Tuesday 25th June |
Tuesday 21st May | Tuesday 2nd July |
Tuesday 28th May | Tuesday 9th July |
Crownway Walk - Meet at Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street, WA12 9DA
10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 17th April | Wednesday 5th June |
Wednesday 24th April | Wednesday 12th June |
Wednesday 1st May | Wednesday 19th June |
Wednesday 8th May | Wednesday 26th June |
Wednesday 15th May | Wednesday 3rd July |
Wednesday 22nd May | Wednesday 10th July |
Wednesday 29th May | Wednesday 17th July |
NEW Sherdley Park Walk – Meet at the car park off Elton Head Road WA9 5DE
11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 17th April | Wednesday 29th May |
Wednesday 24th April | Wednesday 5th June |
Wednesday 1st May | Wednesday 12th June |
Wednesday 8th May | Wednesday 19th June |
Wednesday 15th May | Wednesday 26th June |
Wednesday 22nd May | Wednesday 5th July |
Sankey Valley Walk - Car Park Behind Ship Inn, 225 Blackbrook Road Haydock, WA11 0AB
1:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 17th April | Wednesday 29th May |
Wednesday 24th April | Wednesday 5th June |
Wednesday 1st May | Wednesday 12th June |
Wednesday 8th May | Wednesday 19th June |
Wednesday 15th May | Wednesday 26th June |
Wednesday 22nd May | Wednesday 5th July |
Victoria Park Stroll - Meet at Car Park near Mansion House Victoria Park WA10 2UE.
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Thursday 11th April | Thursday 23rd May |
Thursday 18th April | Thursday 30th May |
Thursday 25th April | Thursday 6th June |
Thursday 2nd May | Thursday 13th June |
Thursday 9th May | Thursday 20th June |
Thursday 16th May | Thursday 27th June |
Wargrave Hub - Meet outside Wargrave Community Hub 143 Alder Street WA12 8HR
9:45am - 10:45am
Thursday 4th April | Thursday 16th May |
Thursday 11th April | Thursday 23rd May |
Thursday 18th April | Thursday 30th May |
Thursday 25th April | Thursday 7th June |
Thursday 2nd May | Thursday 14th June |
Thursday 9th May | Thursday 20th June |
Wargrave Walk - Meet outside Newton Community Centre WA12 8EX
10:00am - 11:30am
Friday 5th April | Friday 17th May |
Friday 12th April | Friday 24th May |
Friday 19th April | Friday 31st May |
Friday 26th April | Friday 7th June |
Friday 3rd May | Friday 14th June |
Friday 10th May | Friday 21st June |
Taylor Park - Use Grosvenor Road Entrance WA10 3HX. Meet by the Boathouse.
4pm - 4:30pm
Friday 5th April | Friday 17th May |
Friday 12th April | Friday 24th May |
Friday 19th April | Friday 31st May |
Friday 26th April | Friday 7th June |
Friday 3rd May | Friday 14th June |
Friday 10th May | Friday 21st June |
Rainford Monthly Walk- Meet at the car park across from the Village Hall WA11 8HB
2pm-3.30pm
Sunday 21st April |
Sunday 19th May |
Sunday 9th June |
If you enjoy the walks and would like to become a walk leader please have a look at our volunteer section.