Guided Walks

For All Ages

www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/walking

ABOUT IN HARTLEPOOL

WALKING PROGRAMME

January - March 2016

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LATEST WALKING

WalknewsJanuary 2016

4th Greatham 10.00amOpposite the Hospital of God, Front Street, Greatham

6th Embleton 10.00amCar Park off A899

6th Hartlepool centre 1.30pm(30mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, Hartlepool TS24 8AY

7th Rossmere Park 1.30pm(30mins)Meet at junction with Rossmere Wayand Balmoral Road

11th Castle Eden 10.00amMeet Castle Eden Inn, Stockton road,Castle Eden, Hartlepool TS27 4SD

13th Seaton Carew (Dunes)10.00amCar Park behind Seaton Carew GolfClub, Tees Road, TS25 1DE

13th Burn Valley 1.30pm(30mins)Entrance on York Road, TS26 9AD

14th Headland 1.30pm(30mins) Verrill’s Car Park, Borough Hall,Middlegate, TS24 0JD

18th Hurworth Burn 10.00amCar park, near the bridge on the Elwickto Trimdon Road

20th Wynyard Country Park10.00am Visitor Centre Car Park, Thorpe Thewles,Stockton on Tees TS21 3JG

20th Greatham 1.30pm(30mins)Meet Bus shelter, High Street, Greatham

21st Hartlepool Town centre1.30pm (30mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

25th Cowpen Bewley 10.00amWoodland Park, Seal Sands Link road,Billingham, TS23 3NF

27th Crimdon 10.00amBottom Car park, Coast Road, BlackhallColliery, North Hartlepool, TS27 4BN

27th Summerhill 1.30pm(30mins)Visitor Centre, Summerhill, Summerhill Lane, TS25 4LL

28th Burn Valley 1.30pm (30 mins) Entrance on York Road, TS26 9AD

28th Burn Valley/Family Park1:30pm ( 45-60 mins)Entrance on York Road, TS26 9AD

Walk about in HartlepoolWalk about in Hartlepool has receivedaccreditation through The Ramblers. Theaccreditation endorses the quality andexperience and support that the walkers canexpect when taking part in a regular healthwalk through walk about in Hartlepool.

Walking for health, led by The Ramblers andMacmillan cancer Support, is a nationwideprogramme aimed at improving the nation’shealth through walking.

What is a health walk?A health walk is a free and local short walkhelping you get active and stay active at apace that is right for you. It is a great way tostart physical activity and explore your localarea whilst meeting like minded people. Allhealth walks are led by qualified volunteerwalk leaders who will make you feelwelcome regardless of your walking ability.

Why join a health walk?Sometimes a walk alone in the fresh air is justwhat we need. But if you’re just gettingstarted and you’re not sure that you want todo all your walking alone, or if you like theidea of having people around to help youstay motivated, then come along and join in.

What do I need?Nothing! Just a pair of suitable, comfortablewalking shoes. Sensible clothing appropriatefor the weather. All walks are free of charge.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

Are you interested in becoming aVolunteer Walk Leader?Walk about in Hartlepool wouldn't exist without our fantastic volunteer walk leaders,who lead health walks.

As a volunteer walk leader, you would behelping people in your community to getactive and healthy, providing vital supportthat they otherwise might not get, as well as,ensuring walks are friendly, safe and well run.

Walk leaders are also our ambassadors forwalking, showing people that walking reallycan make a big difference to their lives.

Throughout 2016, we will be organisingcourses; if you are interested or requirefurther details, please contactangela.crane@hartlepool.gov.uk or 01429 284047

Walks

For further information about any of the walks please contact Sport & Recreation on 01429 284054 spat@hartlepool.gov.uk www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/walking

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Prior to taking part in any of our

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• All walkers will be required to complete an Outdoor Health Questionnaire

• All details are subject to change

• Please check before attendingor for further information about any of the walks please contact Sports & Recreation on 01429 284054 spat@hartlepool.gov.uk www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/walking

Please ensure youbring a drink,

comfortable walkingshoes and

appropriate clothingfor the weather.

Walks

WalkBeginners walk: up to 30 minutes/ very gentle pace, on flatground. Distance up to 1 mile

Intermediate Walk: 45 - 60 minute/steady pace. Distance 1 mile - 3 mile

Intermediate Walk: 90 minutes/steady to moderate pace. Distance 3 miles+

Want to increase your fitness and try something new, try NordicWalking.*

Away Day walk - approximately 120 minutes in length at a steadyto moderate pace.**

February 2016

1st Headland 10.00amVerrill’s Car Park , Borough Hall, Middlegate, TS24 0JD

3rd Hart Village 10.00amHart Church Car park, MagdaleneDrive, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP

3rd Seaton Carew 1.30pm (30 mins)Seaton Carew bus station and art deco clock tower, Front Street

4th Marina 1.30pm (30 mins)Hartlepool's Maritime Experience, Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, TS24 0XZ

8th Crimdon (upper) 10.00amTop Car park, Coast Road, BlackhallColliery, North Hartlepool, TS27 4BN

10th Summerhill 10.00amVisitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

10th Headland 1.30pm (30 mins)Verrill’s Car Park, Borough Hall, Middlegate, TS24 0JD

10th Headland 1.30pm (45-60 mins)Verrill’s Car Park, Borough Hall, Middlegate, TS24 0JD

11th Hartlepool Town centre 1.30pm (30 mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

15th Hart 10.00amHart Church Car park, MagdaleneDrive, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP

17th Cowpen Bewley10.00amWoodland Park, Seal Sands Link road,Billingham, TS23 3NF

17th Hartlepool Town centre1.30pm (30 mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

18th Summerhill 1.30pm (30 mins)Visitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

22nd Wynyard Country Park10.00amVisitor Centre Car Park, Thorpe Thewles,Stockton on Tees TS21 3JG

24th Castle Eden Dene (Away Day) 10.00amThe Lodge, Stanhope Chase, SR8 1NJ

24th Rossmere Park 1.30pm(30 mins)Meet at junction: Rossmere Way andBalmoral Road

25th Marina 1.30pm (30 mins)Hartlepool's Maritime Experience,Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, TS24 0XZ

29th Greatham 10.00amOpposite the Hospital of God, FrontStreet, Greatham

Walks MARCH 2015

2nd Hart Village 10.00amHart Church Car park, MagdaleneDrive, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP

2nd Summerhill 1.30pm (30 mins)Visitor Centre, Summerhill, Summerhill Lane, TS25 4LL

3rd Greatham 1.30pm (30 mins)Bus shelter High Street, Greatham

3rd Greatham 1.30pm (45 - 60 mins)Bus shelter High Street, Greatham

7th Embleton 10.00amCar Park off A689

9th Seaton Carew 10.00amCar Park behind Seaton Carew GolfClub, Tees Road, TS25 1DE

9th Marina 1.30pm (30 mins)Hartlepool's Maritime Experience, JacksonDock, Maritime Avenue, TS24 0XZ

10th Hartlepool Town centre1.30pm (30mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

14th Summerhill 10.00amVisitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

16th Headland 10.00amVerrill’s Car Park, Middlegate,Hartlepool, TS24 0JD

16th Burn Valley 1.30pm (30 mins)Entrance on York Road, TS26 9AD

16th Burn Valley/Family Park1.30pm (45 - 60 mins)Entrance on York Road, TS26 9AD

17th Seaton Carew 1.30pm(30 mins)Seaton Carew bus station and art decoclock tower, Front Street

21st Hurworth Burn 10.00amCar park, near the bridge on the Elwickto Trimdon Road

23rd Tudhoe Village (Away Day) 9.30amVisitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

23rd Hart Village 1.30pm (30 mins)Hart Church Car park, MagdaleneDrive, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP

24th Hartlepool Town centre1.30pm (30 mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

28th Crimdon (Lower) 10.00amBottom Car park, Coast Road, BlackhallColliery, North Hartlepool, TS27 4BN

30th Castle Eden 10.00amMeet Castle Eden Inn, Stockton road,Castle Eden, Hartlepool TS27 4SD

30th Hartlepool Town centre1.30pm (30 mins)Civic Centre, Victoria Rd, HartlepoolTS24 8AY

31st Summerhill 1.30pm (30 mins)Visitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

31st Summerhill 1.30pm (45 - 60 mins)Visitor Centre, Summerhill, SummerhillLane, TS25 4LL

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