Walking leaflet for South East Northumberland 2016

For further information please contact: Health Walks Co-ordinator, Active Northumberland County Hall Morpeth NE61 2EF Office: 01670 623549 Mobile: 07860504763

Thursday

Thursday

Friday

Friday

Newbiggin Health Walks

Widdrington Health Walks

Hirst Health Walks - Ashington

Seghill Progression Walks

Walks take place every Thursday. Meet at 10.00am the Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre.

CS - Car Share PT - - Public Tranport C Coach

healthwalks@activenorthumberland.org.uk www.activenorthumberland.org.uk www.walkingforhealth.org.uk - Active Northumberland Health Walks If you are interested in becoming a walk leader please contact the Health Walks Co-ordinator.

Date

Location

7th Jan

Newbiggin

14th Jan

Morpeth

21st Jan

Newbiggin

28th Jan

Newbiggin

4th Feb

Newbiggin

11th Feb

Newbiggin

18th Feb

Woodhorn

25th Feb

Rising Sun

3rd March

Newbiggin

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CS

24th March Newbiggin 31st March Sandy Bay

CS

7th April

Newbiggin

14th April

Plessey Woods

21st April

Newbiggin

28th April

Warkworth

5th May

Newbiggin

12th May

Newbiggin

19th May

Big Waters

CS

26th May

Cambois

CS

2nd June

Newbiggin

9th June

Pegswood

CS or PT

16th June

Kirkley Hall

CS or PT

23rd June

Newbiggin

30th June

Newbiggin

CS or PT C

Newbiggin Ramblers A club dedicated to walking in Northumberland and Durham.

The walks are 5 to 9 miles long and rotate through the days of the week. Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (unless it’s a bank holiday) in the Bank House Social Club at 11.00am. in partnership with

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Morpeth Heritage Progression Walks

The walks are between four and five and a half miles in length and take place at 12.30pm every Thursday. They usually feature a site of heritage interest within 20 miles of Morpeth. Meet at the Elliot Bridge (near the Riverside Leisure Centre, Morpeth). A longer all day 8-11 mile walk at three weekly intervals on a Friday over the summer period, takes the group further afield in Northumberland.

Contact: David Barker 01670 515351

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Walks take place on Thursday afternoons. Meet 12.45pm at Area Training and Activity Centre (ATAC), David Mather House, Mile Road, Widdrington Station, Northumberland. Walks are on average 3-4 miles long, at a leisurely pace. Widdrington welcomes new members; simply turn up at the ATAC building a little before 12.45pm and join us for a walk! Please note: the group operates via a car sharing scheme and a voluntary contribution of £2.00 towards the Community Centre Funds would be appreciated.

Meet at 10.30am every Friday at the Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, Ashington. Approximately one hour local walk. The first Friday of every month is a supported walk for people with memory problems/ early stage dementia and their carers.

For more information contact the Hirst Welfare Centre on 01670 857810.

Pegswood Health Walks

Regular Friday morning walk. Meet 10.00am at the Union Building Pegswood. Walks in the local area include the Community Woods at Colliers Hill and the Country Park. Bring some change for a refreshing drink at the Little Bistro after the Walk.

Seaton Sluice Health and Progression Walks

Meet at 10.00am every Friday outside the Community Centre/Library area on Albert Road (behind the Premier shop). This walk stops halfway for a coffee break. Walkers on the health walk will return by bus (need bus pass or bus money) and progression walkers will walk back. The walks take in areas such as Blyth Beach, Whitley Bay and Holywell Dene.

Health walks

Seghill group meet, 10.00am every Friday at the Blake Arms Pub Car Park. Walks are done at a brisk pace and usually cover 5-6 miles.

During the summer months longer picnic walks covering 7-9 miles take place, at other times of the year a service bus is used to venture further afield so please bring a picnic and your bus pass or bus fare with you to these walks.

Date

Location

1st Jan 8th Jan 15th Jan 22nd Jan 29th Jan 5th Feb 12th Feb 19th Feb 26th Feb 4th Mar 11th Mar 18th Mar 25th Mar 1st Apr 8th Apr 15th Apr 22nd Apr 29th Apr 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th May 3rd Jun 10th Jun 17th Jun 24th Jun

Bank Holiday - No Walk Valley Park(R) Holywell Dene(R) Burradon Farm(R) Keel Row(R) Alexander Park(R) Bacon Sarni Holywell Pond East Cramlington Earsdon Bus Pass – Whitley Bay Dudley(R) Bank Holiday - No Walk Valley Park Holywell Dene Bus Pass – Royal Quays Burradon Farm Keel Row Alexander Park Picnic – Seaton Sluice Bacon Sarni Holywell Pond East Cramlington Earsdon Picnic – Killingworth Lake Dudley

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Transport

Times and Information January to June 2016 Central and South East Northumberland

Contacts: Mildred Jones: 01670 857188

Jocelyn Marriner: 01670 853535 or

Tony Edwards: 07836 270539

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Welcome to Central and South East Northumberland Health Walks We offer two types of walks on our scheme:

Health Walks

These walks encourage you to walk at your own brisk pace. ‘Brisk’ walking means that you breathe a little faster, feel a little warmer, and have a slightly faster heart beat.

These walks are approximately 30 minutes long over easy terrain.

These walks are up to 60 minutes long. May include some slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.

These walks are 60-90 minutes long. May include steeper slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.

Progression Health Walks

These walks are 2 hours or longer and roughly about 6 miles in length. At a faster pace than the Health Walks and likely to include slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.

General Information

Our walks are FREE (apart from away days) and you can walk with as many different groups as you like.

Just turn up wearing weather appropriate outdoor clothes and supportive shoes or boots.

At your first walk on the scheme you will need to fill in a registration form so please arrive 10 minutes early.

The walks are led by trained volunteers who are there to help you but please understand that you undertake the walk at your own risk.

It is a good idea to carry some water and some small change as some groups stop for a hot drink during or after the walk.

The walk leaders may have to change the planned route at the last minute depending on weather conditions.

Cramlington Health and Progression Walks

There are 3 walks on offer every Monday at 10.00am, leaving from Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington.

Date

Location

4th Jan 11th Jan 18th Jan 25th Jan 1st Feb 8th Feb 15th Feb 22nd Feb 29th Feb 7th Mar 14th Mar 21st Mar 28th Mar 4th Apr 11th Apr 18th Apr 25th Apr 2nd May 9th May 16th May 23rd May 30th May 6th Jun 13th Jun 20th Jun 27th Jun

Local Walk Local Walk Local Walk Local Walk Local Walk Local Walk Local Walk Away Day - Newburn Local Walk Local Walk Picnic Walk Local Walk Bank Holiday - No Walk Local Walk Away Day - Hexham Local Walk Local Walk Bank Holiday - No Walk Local Walk Picnic Walk Local Walk Bank Holiday - No Walk Away Day - Rothbury Local Walk Local Walk Picnic Walk

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Wednesday

Morpeth Health Walks

Walks take place every Tuesday, meeting time 10.30am. The meeting point for ALL walks is at the corner of the Riverside Leisure Centre, Morpeth adjacent to Elliott Bridge. The planned locations of the walks are shown below.

Date

Location

5th Jan 12th Jan 19th Jan 26th Jan 2nd Feb 9th Feb 16th Feb 23rd Feb 1st Mar 8th Mar 15th Mar 22nd Mar 29th Mar 5th Apr 12th Apr 19th Apr 26th Apr 3rd May 10th May 17th May 24th May 31st May 7th Jun 14th Jun 21st Jun 28th Jun

Railway Walk Abbey Mills County Hall Station Walk Dunces Houses Golf Course Salisbury St. & Bankside Lady's Walk Racecourse Castle & Allery Bank St. Georges Lancaster Park Racecourse Newminster Abbey Lady's Walk Railway Walk Golf Course Morpeth Common Lancaster Park Bluebell Woods Castle & Allery Park Racecourse How Ghyll Dunces Houses Station Walk Abbey Mills

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This group walks to the Azure Garden Centre and stop for refreshments and then return to Concordia.

Brockwell Progression Walks Brockwell group meet, 10.00am every Tuesday at Brockwell Shopping Centre, Cramlington. Walks are done at a brisk pace and usually cover 5-6 miles. Some of the walks are done on a car-share basis as walks sometimes take in areas such as Holywell Dene, Whitley Bay, Seaton Sluice and Blyth. The group regularly enjoy a lunch outing after the walk.

Only assistance dogs are allowed on the walks.

Concordia Health Walk 2

Please do not ever leave the group without informing the leader or back marker; if you are feeling unwell please inform one of them.

Concordia Progression Walk

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Concordia Health Walk 1

Walking can help and/or prevent conditions such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arthritis. Regular walks can also help combat depression and loneliness. As well as being a great way to exercise, the walks are an excellent way of meeting others.

Tuesday

Monday

This group walks for 90 minutes and cover between 3-4 miles.

This group walks for 2 hours. The walkers cover 3 miles each hour.

Away Days - the bus leaves at 9.30am and you need to book at Concordia Leisure Centre Reception in advance, there is a cost to cover the bus expenses, please bring a picnic.

Picnic Walks - please bring a picnic and a bus pass or change.

Details will be displayed in advance on the walkers notice board.

Wednesday

Ashington Health Walks

Walks take place every Wednesday, meeting time 10.00am. The planned location of the walks is shown below, although the meeting point for ALL walks is the Age UK Building, The Round House, Lintonville Parkway, Ashington.

Date

Location

6th Jan 13th Jan 20th Jan 27th Jan 3rd Feb 10th Feb 17th Feb 24th Feb 2nd Mar 9th Mar 16th Mar 23rd Mar 30th Mar 6th Apr 13th Apr 20th Apr 27th Apr 4th May 11th May 18th May 25th May 1st Jun 8th June 15th June 22nd June 29th June

Woodland Walk Woodland Walk Cambois QEII Choppington Hirst Woodland Walk Riverside West Woodland Walk Pegswood Woods Druridge Newbiggin Riverside East Woodland Walk Warkworth Woodland Walk QEII Riverside Woodland Walk Heritage Trail Widdrington Hauxley Woodland Walk Ingram Woodland Walk Blyth Beach

Transport

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CS PT CS PT for return CS CS

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CS CS MB CS

CS These walks operate via car share, you do not need a car to take part.

PT These walks involve using Public Transport so if you have a bus pass make sure you bring it along.

MB Walks using minibus - please book seats/pay in advance via Ashington Leisure Centre reception.

Macmillan Walk and Talk Group

These walks are for anyone affected by cancer or long term illnesses (including family, friends or carers). Walks are no longer than 3 miles and you can walk at your own pace (approx. 1 hour).

Walks take place every Wednesday, meeting time is 10.00am. The meeting point for the walks is at the front of the Riverside Leisure Centre Morpeth.

If you would like to join this walk or for futher information please contact the Macmillan Support Services Team on 01670 855533.

If you live in Northumberland and are affected by cancer the support team offer free one-to-one support.

They have: * someone to talk to * someone to help you find information * someone to support groups and events * support for people bereaved under any circumstances

Thursday Blyth Health and Progression Walks

There are 2 walks on offer every Thursday at 10.00am, leaving from Blyth Sports Centre, Bolam Park.

Date

Location

7th Jan 14th Jan 21st Jan 28th Jan 4th Feb 11th Feb 18th Feb 25th Feb 3rd Mar 10th Mar 17th Mar 24th Mar 31st Mar 7th Apr 14th Apr 21st Apr 28th Apr 5th May 12th May 19th May 26th May 2nd Jun 9th Jun 16th Jun 23rd Jun 30th Jun

Wagonway Park & Beach Furnace Bank Low Horton Riverside Hathery Lane Away Day - Druridge Wagonway Park & Beach Furnace Bank St. Mary's Lighthouse (Picnic) Low Horton Riverside Hathery Lane Away Day - Jesmond Dene Park & Beach Cramlington Old Mineral Line Gallagher Park (Picnic) Furnace Bank Wagonway Away Day - Bamburgh Riverside Lysdon Farm Low Horton Obelisk (Picnic)

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Blyth Health Walk

This weekly walk is for 90 minutes and covers 3-4 miles.

Blyth Progression Walk

This weekly walk is for two and a half hours and covers 6 miles.

Away Days - The bus leaves at 9.30am and you need to book at Blyth Sports Centre Reception in advance, there is a cost to cover the bus expenses, please bring a picnic.

Picnic Walks - please bring a picnic and a bus pass or change.

(The health walks will return by Public Transport).

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