Harrow Health Walks are free and provide local residents with an opportunity to walk regularly in a relaxed and friendly environment and enjoy some beautiful green spaces. Harrow Health Walks is part of Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, England's largest network of wellbeing walk schemes helping thousands of people across the country lead a more active lifestyle. The walks are led by qualified leaders, who encourage you to walk at your own pace. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age and fitness level. Different walks are available for different levels of fitness, from gentle strolls on even ground up to rough ground. Walks are weekly unless otherwise stated and take place rain or shine!. Walks may not always go ahead on bank holidays, best to always check with walk leaders or the calendar on the scheme oage a few days before.
If you want to come on a walk you do not need to book, just turn up on the day, but please:
- Ensure that you bring any relevant medication with you
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk (you will have to fill in a brief health questionnaire)
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear that is weather appropriate as walks go ahead rain or shine
- Consult your GP before attending a walk if you have any health concerns
The walks vary in length and difficulty to give everyone a chance to reap the benefits from walking:
- Easy: No gradients, even ground, shorter walks- ideal for everyone including those with pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Moderate: Some slight gradients but mostly even ground. Around 1 hour walks.
- Moderate-to-difficult: These walks will include some inclined ground
- Difficult: Will have inclines and the route may go through rough ground. The walks are usually longer.
Umbrella org:
Harrow Council
Who is it for:
Everyone is welcome
Disabled access:
Some walks are on even ground with no gradients, but may not be wheelchair-friendly
How to apply:
No need to book, just turn up!