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Redbridge Culture, Sport and Community Learning

Healthy Lifestyles Programme

Walk to Health

 

For more details and further information contact

 

Dean Roberts  Sports Development Officer

020 8708 0950

Dean.Roberts@redbridge.gov.uk

Linda Herbert  Events Officer

020 8500 7353

linda.herbert@redbridge.gov.uk

 

 

 

WALKING GRADES

 

1. Easy, flat walk at gentle pace on hard surfaces.

 

2. Steady pace, some gentle slopes and uneven terrain.

 

3. Slightly longer including inclines and variable conditions

 

4. Long walks with inclines and variable conditions.

Longer Wednesday Walk group in Lord's Bushes 25th April 2007.

Meeting Points

 

 

Clayhall Park Longwood Gardens entrance, by the tennis courts.

 

Fairlop Waters Car Park, alongside main centre and Al's barn, Forest Road, Hainault.

 

Goodmayes Park

Inside entrance at junction of Aberdour Rd. and Abbotsfield Rd. Goodmayes.

 

Hainault Forest Country Park

First car park, by Cafeteria,. Romford Road entrance.

 

Seven Kings Park

Bandstand, entrance off Aldborough Rd. South.

 

South Park

Car park adjacent to tennis courts, entrance at junction of South Park Cres. and South Park Rd.

 

Valentines Park  Cafe,  Cranbrook Road entrance, Ilford.

 

Wanstead Park  Inside the entrance at Warren Road Wanstead.

 

WALKING TIMETABLE

  Monday and Thursday 11am.

                                                Grade   

Mon 10th Aug   South Park            1

Thur 13th Aug   Wanstead Park      3

Mon 17th Aug   Goodmayes Park   1

Thur 20th Aug   Valentines Park     1½

Mon 24th Aug   Fairlop Waters        2

Thur 27th Aug   Clayhall Park         1

Mon  7th  Sep   South Park            1

Thu 10th Sep    Wanstead Park      3

Mon 14th Sep  Valentines Park  1½

Thu 17th Sep    Hainault Forest      3

Mon 21st Sep  Clayhall Park         1

Thu 24th Sep   Fairlop Waters        2      

 

For details contact:

Dean Roberts 020 8708 0950

CLAYHALL PARK WALKS Sundays 10.00am 

9th August - 20th September (except 6th September) Grade 1

 

VALENTINES PARK family WALKS Tuesdays 10.00am

11th August - 22nd September (except 1st September) Grade 1

 

SOUTH PARK WALKS Tuesdays 10.00am

11th August - 22nd September (except 1st September) Grade 1

 

WALKING INFORMATION

  • Arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to start of walk.

  • Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions, and flat shoes or boots, which will support your feet.

  • Bring any medication you may need (if applicable).

  • On arrival a short registration form and health questionnaire (Par-Q) will have to be completed.

  • Please note, unfortunately neither unaccompanied children or dogs are permitted on the walks, with the exception of guide dogs.

  • If you are interested in leading walks, we are continuously looking for volunteers to get involved with this project.

  • These walks are for you; we value your comments and suggestions.

 

Longer WEDNESDAY Walks

 

Culture Sport & Community Learning - Redbridge Walk to Health Healthy Lifestyles Programme-  Longer Wednesday Monthly Walks Timetable:

 

The following walks are run for members of the group who have requested longer walks held at different venues. If you would like to walk further than our twice weekly Monday & Thursday sessions, the following walks are especially for you! 

All Walks start at 10.00 a.m.

 

26 AUGUST 2009 – LAMBOURNE CHURCH – Meeting point 1st car park Hainault Forest Country Park. Bus 247 or 362. Walk on Woodland and Farm footpaths and bridleways. Grade 4 .5 miles allow 3 hours.

  

16 SEPTEMBER 2009 – FOOTPATHS TO HAVERING PARK- Meeting point - 1st Car Park Hainault Forest Country Park. Bus 247 or 362 to main entrance in Romford Rd. A long hilly walk on tracks through Woodland, Farmland and Golf Course. Grade 4. 5 miles allow 3 hours.

 

14 OCTOBER 2009 RODING VALLEY & RAY PARK – Meeting Point – Tesco's car park at Charlie Browns roundabout, South Woodford. Buses 123 or 179 from Ilford. A flat walk on surfaced paths and tracks. Grade 3. 3 miles allow 2 hours. 

 

18 NOVEMBER 2009 – FAIRLOP PLAIN – Meeting point - Car park at Fullwell Cross roundabout, Barkingside. Buses 150,167,169,247,275,362,462. A flat walk on unsurfaced footpaths. Grade 3. 3 miles. Allow 2 hours.

 

16 DECEMBER 2009 – WINTER SOLSTICE, HAINAULT FOREST COUNTRY PARK-Meeting point - 1st Car Park. Buses 247 or 362. Hilly walk on unsurfaced paths through woodland. Grade 3. 3 miles allow 2 hours. 

Tea Coffee and mince pies will be served after this walk.                                       

 

If you require any further details regarding the above listed walks, please contact Linda Herbert, Hainault Forest Country Park Office on 0208 500 7353

or email linda.herbert@redbridge.gov.uk.