Join a health walk near you for free, register on the day to become more active or volunteer as a health walk leader.
We support a number of free health walks, taking place all over the district throughout the week.
Trained leaders will be there to lead you on interesting walks through the local countryside or past places of interest. We have wide range of regular healthy walks arranged for the coming months, so why not get out in the fresh air and join us. Families are welcome but not all walks are suitable for dogs.
Join a walk
All you need to do is turn up ten minutes before the start. You will be required to fill in an Outdoor Health Questionnaire to initially register and to provide insurance cover.
Safety
Walks will be organised in a Covid-secure way and, where possible, the walk leaders will be taking routes that avoid busy, popular areas.
Some routes may be grassy, muddy, slippery and uneven so please have appropriate footwear and clothing for all weather conditions. All walks now include information on how long you are likely to be walking, for example 60 minutes, rather than a specific distance.
Current Uttlesford health walks
Great Dunmow health walk
Where: Walk starts from the Dourdan Pavilion car park When: Wednesday mornings at 10.30am How long: The walk is for about 30 minutes. For walkers who want a more challenging walk, you can continue on for a further 60 minute walk Walk leaders: David Corner, Janet McGill, Lita Roberts, Michael Evans and Mike Groves
Where: Walk starts from the main entrance car park When: Thursday mornings at 9.45am How long:The walk generally takes about 90 minutes Walk leaders: Ann Ranger, Bob Dean This walk is a joint venture with The National Trust. Walks are along forest footpaths and open grassland. Please be aware that cattle are roaming free in the park. Dogs are welcome on this walk if they are well trained and obedient.
Where: Walk starts from behind The Surgery, Broomfields When: Friday mornings at 10.00am How long: Walks last around 60 minutes Walk leader: Carol Sullivan
Saffron Walden health walk
Where: Walk starts from Swan Meadow pond in Park Lane When: Thursday mornings at 10am How long: The walk will take no longer than 60 to 75 minutes Walk leaders: Jean Coe, Jean Scofield and Rosie Smith
Where: Walks start from outside The Surgery, Margaret Street When: Tuesday mornings at 9am for 60 minutes. Tuesday mornings at 10am for 75 minutes Thursday mornings at 9am for 45-50 minutes Thursday mornings at 10am for 75 minutes Walk leader: Rick Gray
