East Dorset Health Walks

Led by trained volunteer health walk leaders, these walks are ideal for beginners and offer a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and meet new people. The walks are free of charge, please just turn up there is no need to book. Please note no dogs are allowed on these listed walks.

Timetable of walks

Monday

Town/village	Meeting point	Time	Level
Moors Valley Country Park	Meet outside the Visitor centre BH24 2ET	10am to11am	Level 2
Wimborne	Wimborne Library, BH21 1HH	10.30am to 11.15am	Level 2

Tuesday

Town/village	Meeting point	Time	Level
Avon Heath Country Park	Brocks Pine, St Leonard's, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH (meet by Visitor Centre)	2pm to 2.30pm	Level 1
Avon Heath Country Park	Brocks Pine, St Leonard's, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH (meet by Visitor Centre)	2pm to 3pm	Level 2
Verwood	The Hub, Verwood, BH31 7QE	10am to 11am	Level 2
Wimborne	Wimborne Library, BH21 1HH	10.30am to 11.15am	Level 2
Ferndown	The Angel Inn, Ferndown, BH22 9AP	10am to 11am	Level 2
Corfe Mullen	BHLive Leisure Centre, Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LE	10.15am to 11.15am	Level 2

Wednesday

Town/village	Meeting point	Time	Level
Moors Valley Country Park	Meet outside the Visitor centre BH24 2ET	10am to 11am	Level 2

Thursday

Town/village	Meeting point	Time	Level
West Moors	The Penn Court Café, West Moors, BH22 0HX	10am to 10.30am	Level 1
West Moors	The Penn Court Café, West Moors, BH22 0HX	10am to 11am	Level 2

Friday

Town/village	Meeting point	Time	Level
Verwood	The Hub, Verwood, BH31 7QE	10am to 11am	Level 2

Health walk levels

Level 1

Suitable for people who are looking to be more active or are returning from injury or illness. Sessions run for up 30 minutes and take place on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and no steps or stiles.

Level 2

Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. Sessions run from between 30-60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)

Complete a PARQ

If you are new to the health walk scheme, we ask that you complete an annual PARQ before attending your first walk. This should be updated once a year or if your health condition changes. If you are unable to complete the PARQ online, contact the Health and Activity team for assistance.

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