Orkney Health Walks What is a health walk? A health walk is a short, low level, fun, social, safe and accessible walk led by a trained walk leader.
Walks vary in length and last no longer than an hour. Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that feels comfortable and lets them chat.
Walking is free, requiring no special equipment and is within the physical capabilities of most people. It can be easily incorporated into daily life and is a realistic goal for most individuals.
Walking can: Make you feel good Increase your energy levels Help reduce stress Help you sleep Help with weight management Help reduce blood pressure Help keep your heart strong
Would you like to walk more? Do you need the motivation of a regular walking group? Would you like company to walk with? Would you like to meet new people and chat along the way?
If so joining a health walk might be for you.
If you are interested in joining a walk feel free to just turn up on the day. Please wear weather appropriate comfortable loose clothing and flat supportive footwear. Please come along a few minutes early to allow time for registering.
If you would like more information on health walks, benefits of walking or are interested in becoming a health walk leader contact Jessica Jones Telephone 01856 888180 Email: jessicajones@nhs.net Or go online at: www.pathsforall.org.uk Or go on line at
Health Walks in Orkney. West Mainland Walkers Meet outside the Smithfield Hotel at 10am on the second Monday of each month.
(Check Radio Orkney Daily Diary on the day) Contact: Email: sarahsemail2u@gmail.com
Balfour Healthy Walkers Meets 1pm Balfour Hospital Memorial Building most Fridays.
(Check Radio Orkney Daily Diary on the day) Contacts: Jessica: Telephone 01856 888180 Email: jessicajones@nhs.net
CLAN Meets fortnightly on a Tuesday. Leaves from 30 Victoria Street at 6:15pm.
(Check Radio Orkney Daily Diary on the day) Contact: Elspeth or Karen. Telephone: 01856 873393 Email: elspeth.linklater@clanhouse.org or karen.scott@clanhouse.org
Orkney Islands Council Meets 1pm in the reception area at OIC Customer Services. School Place most Tuesdays.
(Check Radio Orkney Daily Diary on the day) Contact: Phyllis Towrie. Telephone: 01856 873535 Email: phyllistowrie@orkney.gov.uk
Orkney Blide Trust Members only. Contact Orkney Blide Trust: Sheena Telephone: 01856 874874 Email: sheena@blidetrust.org Shapinsay Community Health Walk Meets most Sundays
(Check Facebook and shop for meeting point) Contact Annabel Bews Telephone: 07701032679 Email: annabel.bews@gmail.com
Wheelie Walks Meets most Wednesdays Leaves from Balfour Maternity Ward at 13:00
(Check Radio Orkney Daily Diary on the day) Contact Balfour Maternity Ward Telephone: 01856 888238 Email: ork-HB.MaternityWard@nhs.net Last updated 30th April 2015 For more information on walking, up to date information on health walks in your area, becoming a Volunteer Walk Leader Contact Jessica Jones. Telephone 01856 888180 Email: jessicajones@nhs.net Or go on line at www.pathsforall.org.uk