Free health walks for all abilities

FREE health walks are being run in Frome to help local people stay fit and healthy at no cost.

On Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) a short walk sets off from the Cheese & Grain at 10.30am. Organisers say, “Mostly level walking, some slopes. Using paths, pavements and lanes at an easy pace lasting 30-45 minutes.”

On Wednesdays a slighter more difficult 40-50 minute walk takes place from Frome Medical Centre starting at 9.30am. Organisers say, “Mostly level walking, some slopes, using paths, pavements and lanes. Easy pace of around 2 miles. Please park at the cricket ground (The Old Showfield) and walk across to the medical practice.

On Thursdays, a ‘buggy walk’ departs from the Cheese & Grain at 10am. Organisers say, “A walk on the paths and pavements of Frome with your buggy or baby in a sling. This is followed by a cuppa (and optional pastry at a special price) and a chat at the Cheese and Grain café.”

Then on Fridays, walks of varying length set off from different places around the area. All walks on a Friday start at 10.30am. Organisers say, “These walks can be slippery and muddy if wet or has been wet, so please wear suitable footwear. A car share scheme is available once you have already been on one of our walks, for more info please email jsmith@sasp.co.uk or call 07855 283855.”

The next walk is Friday, 7th February, with Terry and Gill in Bradford on Avon. Organisers say, “Two walk lengths available. Either 3 miles of easy level walking on quiet roads, paths and tow paths with Terry or a shorter version with Gill. Meet in the Kennett and Avon Canal trust car park (£2 approx) BA15 1BX.”

For further information visit: www.sasp.co.uk/ health-walks