Our walks are free and friendly offering you the perfect opportunity to help you get active and meet new people.
Timetable of walks
| Meeting place | Walk Description | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford Forum | Strider: Gentle health walk around the town (may include steps and uneven ground) (Well behaved dogs welcome on a short lead) |
Tuesdays | 10am to 11am |
Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford Forum |
Stroller: A short, nature based walk to help those who wish to improve their mobility and socialise. Plenty of seats to sit on and rest (if needed) |
Tuesdays | 11:45am to 12:30pm |
| The Marsh and Ham Car Park, meet next to the Tourist Information Centre, Blandford Forum | Spring/Summer Evening Walks: Weekly walks from: Tuesday 6 April 2027 to Tuesday 14 September 2027 (may include steps and uneven ground and hills) (Well behaved dogs welcome on a short lead) Walk duration between 75 to 90 minutes |
Tuesdays | 6:15pm |
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Gillingham Library, SP8 4UA (no dogs except assistance dogs) |
Mondays | Meet at 2:30pm for a 1 hour walk (approximately 2 miles) Shorter walks are available on request |
Gillingham Town Meadow, SP8 4AA |
Tuesdays | Meet at 2:30pm |
For more information on Gillingham Health Walks please email [email protected]
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Paddock Gardens, DT9 3DX
|
Fridays | Meet at 2pm (60 minutes walking) May include uneven surfaces and gentle inclines. Dogs on short lead welcome. |
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
The Medical Centre, DT10 1DU |
Mondays | Meet at 2pm (60 minutes walking) |
Key information
Key information to make your walk more enjoyable:
- to take part, come along to the meeting point ten minutes before the start time so that one of our trained walk leaders can register you. Then you are free to take part in as many walks as you like, as often as you like
- dogs are generally welcome but must be kept on a lead unless the walk leader advises otherwise
Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)
If you are new to the health walk scheme, we ask that you complete an annual PARQ before attending your first walk. This should be updated once a year or if your health condition changes. If you are unable to complete the PARQ online, contact the Health and Activity team for assistance.