Walking is a great way to get active! It's easy, it's free, you can do it anywhere, at anytime with no special equipment. Walking really is exercise for life. In Derbyshire there are many great places to walk whether it's in the Peak District or more locally to you. There are a large range of trail networks across the County that provide good, safe walking routes.
Across the County there are also a large number of walking for health groups that you could join if you want to walk with other people. These walks are geared up for a variety of different levels of people and fitness.
What is a "Health Walk" - "a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis"
There are a wide range of Walking for Health groups across Derbyshire. You can find a group near you by looking at the local pages and clicking the links below.
Walk Amber Valley
Walk Bolsover
Walk Chesterfield
Walk Derbyshire Dales
Walk Erewash
Walk High Peak
Walk North East Derbyshire
Walk South Derbyshire
- It makes you feel good
- Gives you more energy
- Reduces stress and helps you sleep better
- Keeps your heart 'strong' and reduces blood pressure
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Helps to manage your weight
Derbyshire is a great place to explore on foot. There are many great places to walk whether its in the Peak District or more locally to you. It has a large range of trail networks across the County that provide good, safe walking routes. To find out more read on..
To find out some ideas on how to get started read on....
There are many places where you can find out more information about local walking opportunities and download routes. Here are just a few walking links
