Dorset Council remind us a health walk is a free, short and regular guided walk that lasts between ten to ninety minutes for people of all abilities. They are the perfect way to get more active and to meet new people. With so many beautiful parks, green spaces, towns and villages waiting to be explored in Dorset, these community walks give you the opportunity to discover new places in the fresh air and to socialise afterwards.
Trained volunteer walk leaders are on hand to welcome participants at each location and will provide encouragement and support throughout the walk. Walking can help improve overall health and wellbeing. It is important to start slowly and build fitness gently, at a pace that is comfortable for you.
There are over thirty weekly walks to choose from across the Dorset Council area. East Dorset, Purbeck, North and Mid Dorset, Dorchester, Bridport, West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland all offer a variety of walks in each location, most of which are close to public transport. There are also walks available within Dorset’s Country Parks.
If you enjoy walking and would like to be part of the volunteer team, please contact us as we are always looking for new leaders to support the walks.
To find out more about the individual walks in your area, or the volunteer walk leader training, please visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-health-walks or contact Dorset Council’s Health & Activity Team by emailing dorsethealthwalks@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Dorset Health Walks are supported by Dorset Council’s Health and Activity team and work in partnership with The Ramblers national programme of Wellbeing Walks (previously Walking for Health). A similar programme is available in the BCP area and is supported by BCP Council.
