Health walks

​Adults should be physically active for a minimum 150mins per week, and children need to be active for an hour every day. Walking is one of the easiest ways to build activity into your life.

For the maximum health benefits try to walk at a brisk pace (as if late for an appointment) so your heart rate increases, you feel warmer but are still able to hold a conversation.

Being active at the recommended levels means

  • You will feel better and have more energy
  • Reduce stress and sleep better
  • Reduce blood pressure and keep your heart healthy
  • Less chance of developing certain diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease
  • Helping manage your weight

One of the easiest ways to be active at the recommended levels is to walk for at least 30mins 5 times per week.

Organis​​​ed walks

Health walks are regular short walks that last between 20 minutes to 90 minutes and are aimed at people of all abilities and fitness levels. Each walk is led by at least one trained walk leader.

Winter healt​​h walks

The walks are free and there is no need to book. You don't need any fancy walking gear, just sensible footwear and clothing suited to the weather conditions. We have over 20 walks around the district. If there isn't a walk near you, why not set up your own?  Contact us for more information.

Other walking routes

We know walking in a group isn't for everyone, so we've developed a series of other routes around the district. Some are short walks taking around 30 minutes to complete, suitable for a lunch time walk from work perhaps.

Others are longer routes taking an hour or more, perhaps download some and organise a weekend walk with family or friends.

Alternatively, if you wish to plan your own route you can use walkit


Contact Us

Sport and Active Lifestyles

Wakefield One
PO Box 700
Burton Street

01924 307348