Walking

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. 

Walking for Health Groups

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.

Find your local group

Walk Amber Valley

Walk Bolsover

Walk Chesterfield

Walk Derbyshire Dales

Walk Erewash

Walk High Peak

Walk North East Derbyshire

Walk South Derbyshire

Here are a few reasons to walk

  • It makes you feel good
  • Gives you more energy
  • Reduces stress and helps you sleep better
  • Keeps your heart 'strong' and reduces blood pressure
  • Helps to manage your weight

Where to go

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..

Getting Started

To find out some ideas on how to get started read on....

Links

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  

Jog Derbyshire

       Walking Festivals

To find out more about walking festivals in 2010 click below

 

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If you wish to add details of your club or activities to this site then complete the activities and club form. Just click on the logo below to add your information

 

              BHF Events

    Active Derbyshire is supporting British Heart Foundation Events in Derbyshire in 2010. 

To find out more click on the logo

    Club/Activity Entry


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