Free Guided Short Walks

July 4, 2024| What's On, Current Issue

Guildford Health Walks is a local charity supporting the community by offering free daily guided group walks by trained volunteers. It’s main goal is to provide safe opportunities for people to join others and reap the multiple health benefits of incorporating walking-in-nature into their routines.

It’s main goal is to provide safe opportunities for people to join others and reap the multiple health benefits of incorporating walking-in-nature into their routines.

“Walking can make you happy and keep you healthy!”

The walks are circular currently ranging from 45 to 90 minutes in length. A different walk offered every weekday gives people the chance to get outdoors, explore their local areas, and meet new people. Importantly, all the walks are conveniently located near car parks, most can be accessed by bus routes, and afterwards offer the option of joining others for refreshments at the local cafe or pub. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.

Mondays

Boxgrove Walk Group

Boxgrove GU1 2PF, meet at 9.45am for 10.00am start. A different walk for each Monday of the month. Car parking along the neighbouring roads or Bus 23. Length: 60 to 90 minutes. For a shorter walk option contact us for more information. Explore Riverside park, Merrow Downs, Pewley Down, Stoke Park. Email: Boxgrove@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk

Tuesdays

Tuesday Walk

Worplesdon GU3 3RY, meet at 10.30am for 10.45am start. Car parking at Worplesdon Place Hotel or Bus 28. Length: 60 minutes. Explore Whitmoor Common, Perry Hill, St. Mary’s Church, and the Merrist Wood campus. Email: Worplesdon@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk

Wednesdays

Shalford Walk Group

Shalford GU4 8BU, meet at 9.45am for 10.00am start. Park behind Seahorse Inn or Bus 32. Length: 60 to 90 minutes. Explore River Wey, Shalford Park, Shalford Mill, lower Chantries. Email: Shalford@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk

Thursdays

Shere Walk Group

Shere GU5 9HE, meet at 10.00am for 10.15am start. Car park or Buses 25, 32. Length: 60 to 80 minutes. Explore Shere, the Tillingbourne, surrounding woodland. Email: Shere@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk

Fridays

Whitmoor Walk Group

Whitmoor GU3 3RN, meet at 10.45am for 11.00am start. Cark park at The Jolly Farmer pub, Burdenshott Rd. Length: 60 minutes. Explore Whitmoor Common, surrounding woodlands. Email: Whitmoor@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk

“How much pleasure and benefit I get from Guildford Health Walks. Not only the actual walking in an unhurried and caring group, the enjoyment of the local countryside, but also the chance of social interaction that is of real benefit to me”

Being part of a walking group has many benefits including:

Improved mental health
Boosts your immune system
Helps improve blood pressure
Helps to keep fit, control body weight
Improve heart and lung function
Make new friends!

About

Guildford Health Walks started life in 2009. The first group joined a national Health Walks community, initially under the auspices of Natural England, later managed by the Ramblers. Over the years that first walk group has increased to five, with walks on offer around Guildford and the villages, including Worplesdon, Shalford, and Shere.

In 2015 we became a Community Group Association run by a committee. We are currently 35 trained volunteer walk leaders taking turns to lead around 20 to 25 FREE walks a month. All of our walks offer the option of refreshments after the walk, ideal for getting to know the other walkers better.

Guildford Health Walks are always looking for volunteers

If you love helping others and walking in the outdoors then volunteering for Guildford Health Walks could be perfect for you! For more information about volunteering email volunteers@guildfordhealthwalks.org.uk