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Led by trained volunteer health walk leaders, these walks are ideal for beginners and offer a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and meet new people. The walks are free of charge, please just turn up there is no need to book. Please note no dogs are allowed on these listed walks.

Timetable of walks

Monday

Town/village Meeting point Time Level
Moors Valley

Moors Valley Country Park. Meet by Totem Pole by Bike hire at Visitor centre BH24 2ET

10am to11am

Level 2

Wimborne Wimborne Library, BH21 1HH 10.30am to 11.15am Level 2


Tuesday

Town/village Meeting point Time Level
Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St Leonard's, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH (meet by Visitor Centre) 2pm to 2.30pm Level 1
Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St Leonard's, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH (meet by Visitor Centre) 2pm to 3pm

Level 2 

 

Verwood

The Hub, Verwood, BH31 7QE

10am to 11am

Level 2

Wimborne

Wimborne Library, BH21 1HH

10.30am to 11.15am

Level 2

Ferndown

The Angel Inn, Ferndown, BH22 9AP

10am to 11am

Level 2

Corfe Mullen

BHLive Leisure Centre, Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LE

10.15am to 11.15am

Level 2


Wednesday

Town/village Meeting point Time Level
Moors Valley

Moors Valley Country Park, meet by Totem Pole by Bike hire at Visitor centre BH24 2ET

10am to 11am

Level 2


Thursday

Town/village Meeting point Time Level
West Moors

The Penn Court Café, West Moors, BH22 0HX

10am to 10.30am

Level 1

West Moors

The Penn Court Café, West Moors, BH22 0HX

10am to 11am

Level 2

 

Friday

Town/village Meeting point Time Level
Verwood

The Hub, Verwood, BH31 7QE

10am to 11am

Level 2

 

Health walk levels

Level 1

Suitable for people who are looking to be more active or are returning from injury or illness. Sessions run for up 30 minutes and take place on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and no steps or stiles.

Level 2

Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. Sessions run from between 30-60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)

Complete a 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.

Eastern Dorset Health Walks

Name: Health and Activity Team
Email: dorsethealthwalks@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01425 480811
Full contact details