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Walking the way to Health in Basingstoke

Welcome to the Basingstoke and Deane 'Walking the way to Health' scheme. Come and join us to get out and about, get fit and have fun. There are walks to suit everybody - why not come along and try one? The scheme operates throughout the Basingstoke and Deane area. It's free, gratis and for nothing. See the navigation bar on the left for further information - the About walks page has a short video about Walking for Health.

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The Tuesday morning walk at South Ham Library is currently suspended.
The new Wednesday evening walk schedule is here (PDF file).
The new weekend walk schedule is here (PDF file).
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New walking video. Go to the About walks page to see a short video about Walking for Health.

Walk for Health in Basing Wood Starts this year on January 19th. Make new friends, improve your fitness and enjoy your local area. Join Forestry Commission leaders for a walk of about an hour (1-2 miles) at 11.30am on Tuesday mornings in Basing Wood. Meet at the entrance to the wood behind Popley Fields Community Centre, Carpenters Down, Popley, Basingstoke, RG24 9AE. Free parking and toilets available. Dress for the weather, wearing outdoor clothing and footwear - it may be muddy! IT'S FREE - there is no charge to come along. *** BOOKING REQUIRED FOR THIS WALK** Please call or leave a message for Jane, Nayana or Emily if you would like to come along to this walk. For further details please contact: Jane Wilding on 01256 845574 / e-mail jane.wilding@basingstoke.gov.uk Emily Weller/Nayana Cintra on 01962 795079 / e-mail senseandmotion@forestry.gov.uk

'Walk Talk' (Nov 2009) is an occasional newsletter by Jane Wilding, health walks co-ordinator, about Walking for Health in Basingstoke and Deane. This issue contains details of a monthly photo competition. Read it by clicking here (PDF file).

'Walking the Way to Health' has come to Kingsclere. Join Jean for a stroll of about an hour in Kingsclere and the surrounding areas at 10.30am on certain Wednesdays. Future dates are: January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd and April 7th. Meet in the square just before 10.30am, allowing time to register. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for the weather. There is no charge to come along and all are welcome.

The next Wednesday evening walk is on February 10th at 6.45pm for 7.00pm, Meet in the Argos car park at Hatchwarren, postcode RG22 4TT. The Wednesday evening walk schedule is here (PDF file).

The next weekend walk is on Sunday 14th February.
Alresford and Abbotstone Down, approximately 5.75 miles. Fairly easy going with good tracks, views and river walk. Bring a packed lunch. Strong footwear advised. Tea rooms at end of walk optional. Meet at the north end of Broad Street, map ref 185/588329. The weekend walk schedule is here (PDF file).

This website is owned and maintained by Basingstoke Health Walks. All information is believed accurate and given in good faith. Please report any errors or omissions to the webmaster (see Contacts).

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