Bury Health Walks
Summer Walks programme: June 2015 – Aug 2015
How you can get involved
‘Walk with Me’ is a series of local health walks, led by trained walk leaders in association with Bury Sport & Physical Activity Service and the National Walking for Health Scheme. Our walks are free, fun and friendly – perfect to help you get active and meet new people. If you’d like to take part, all you have to do is come along to the start point of one of our walks a few minutes early, so that one of our trained walk leaders can take your details. Then you’re free to take part in as many walks as you like, as often as you like. If you want to know more before you start, just get in touch via our email address at or call us on 0161 253 5122.
Summerseat District
Community Health Walk
When: Every Monday
Time: 11:00 am
Duration: Approx 60 Minutes
Meeting Point: Summerseat Garden Centre
Walk Leader(s): Eileen Robinson & Brian Marshall
About the walk...
There are several pleasant country walks which involve climbing out of the valley and using footpaths which occasionally can be a little rough and muddy at times. However, if there has been a significant spell of bad weather the walk tends to stay close to the village along quiet country roads.
Prestwich District
Community Health Walk
When: Every Saturday
Time: 10:30 am
Duration: Approx 60-75 Minutes
Meeting Point: St. Mary’s Church, Church Lane
Walk Leader(s): Ann Bowes & Luba Wozny
About the walk...
This woodland, water & lake circular walk lasts usually just over an hour. There are some uneven surfaces which can be a little muddy at times, especially in bad weather. The walk usually includes walking through areas of Prestwich Clough, Drinkwater Park and Waterdale Park, although the route may vary depending on weather conditions. / Greenmount Medical Centre Community Health Walk
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:30
Duration: Approx 30 Minutes
Meeting Point: Greenmount Surgery Car park
Walk Leader: Eileen Robinson
About the walk...
This walk is led near to the Kirklees trail which goes along a disused railway line. However, to make an interesting circular walk we often include some marked footpaths and quiet roads. The walk is mainly on level terrain, with occasional cobbled areas and/ or muddy paths if we venture into the woods, so please wear appropriate footwear.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Community Health Walk
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 am
Duration: Approx from 30 - 90 Minutes (Including Coffee/Rest Break)
Meeting Point: Heaton Park-Metro Link Entrance
Walk Leader(s): Rachel Stretch
About the walk...
This gentle parkland walk is aimed at a beginner level for those who are who are either new to exercise or who haven’t been active in a while and are wishing to return to some gentle form of physical activity. The park offers a variety of different walking routes, some with gentle climbs and descents. In addition, the park also has a boating lake and benefits from toilet & cafe facilities, as well as an animal & farm centre. / Progression Walks...
If you have enjoyed walking with us on our Walking for Health Walks or maybe you already walk regularly and feel ready to progress or try something new, then maybe you would like to join one of our Nordic Walking Groups?
Nordic Walks...
Although these walks are not part of the Walking for Health scheme (as they require the use of Nordic Poles), there is no doubt that these walks are still of great benefit to our health & wellbeing. Furthermore, as we will provide the Nordic Poles for you, there’s no need to worry about the expense of purchasing additional equipment, just remember to book your place in advance using the contacts below & bring along a pair of comfortable shoes and a waterproof coat if you have one.
Nordic Walk : Bury North
When: Every Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Duration: 60 Minutes
Meeting Point: Clarence Park, Bury
- Lido Car Park
Booking: Nicola Shaw on: 0161 253 6657
Nordic Walk: Bury South
When: Every Thursday
Time: 2:30 pm
Duration: 60 Minutes
Meeting Point: Heaton Park –
St Margaret’s Entrance Car Park
Booking: Rachel Stretch on: 07833459642 / Interested in becoming a Volunteer Walk Leader in your area?
If you would like to lead a health walk in your area, please do get in touch, as we are always looking to extend our walking offer across Bury.
For more information contact us on:
0161 253 5122 or email
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