Weather disruption
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Our walks are free and friendly offering you the perfect opportunity to help you get active and meet new people.
Timetable of walks
Blandford
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
The Ham Car Park, DT11 7AW Contact Bronwen 01258 458350 |
Tuesdays (summer only) | Meet at 6:15pm (75 to 90 minutes walk) Includes hills |
A new weekly health walk will be starting from Tuesday 18 March 2025 at the Black Cactus Cafe 10am to 11am.
Gillingham
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Gillingham Library (this walk is provided by Gillingham Walkers, no dogs except assistance dogs) |
Monday | Meet at 2:30pm for a 1 hour walk (approximately 2 miles) Shorter walks are available on request |
Gillingham Town Meadow, SP8 4AA |
Tuesday | Meet at 2:30pm |
For more information on Gillingham Health Walks please email gillinghamdorsethealthwalks@wordpress.com
Sherborne
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Paddock Gardens, DT9 3DX Contact Jenny 07974 590927 |
Friday | Meet at 2pm (60 minutes walking) |
Sturminster Newton
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
The Medical Centre, DT10 1DU Contact Karine 01258 471968 |
Monday | Meet at 2pm (60 minutes walking) |
Key information
Key information to make your walk more enjoyable:
- if you would like to take part, all you have to do is come along to the meeting point ten minutes before the start time so that one of our trained walk leaders can register you. Then you are free to take part in as many walks as you like, as often as you like
- walks take place whatever the weather
- dogs are generally welcome but must be kept on a lead unless the walk leader advises otherwise
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.
Health and Activity Team
Email: healthandactivity@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01425 480811
Full contact details