11/03/2015
Melton Walking Groups receives
national accreditation for quality health walks
The Melton Walking Group has been officially recognised by Walking for Health and
awarded national accreditation for its local walking scheme. The accreditation endorses the
quality of experience and support that walkers can expect when taking part in one of the
scheme’s three weekly walks.
Walking for Health, run by the Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support, is a nationwide
movement dedicated to improving the nation’s health through walking and has recently
improved its accreditation criteria.
The robust new requirements are designed to give new walkers added confidence that
Melton Walking Groups, co-ordinated and funded by Melton Borough Council, can support
them to get active and stay active. Accredited Walking for Health walks are free, short and
friendly, and close to where you live. Walkers with Walking for Health know that they are in
safe hands with each walk led by a fully trained walk leader.
The Scheme Coordinator for Melton Walking Group said: “We’re delighted our short walks
have been accredited by Walking for Health. Our volunteer walk leaders’ help all sorts of
people to enjoy the many health benefits that regular walking brings, providing support every
step of the way.
“Our walkers have a great deal of fun, making new friends and getting to know their local
area. Many of us know we should be more active, so why not join in and let us welcome you
along to our next walk.”
Melton Walking Group now runs walks that are no longer than 90 minutes in length, with at
least one walk of less than 30 minutes every month. By keeping walks short, new walkers
and those with long term health conditions will feel more confident getting started.
Local walks include:
Senior Health Walks
Beginners Health Walks
Every Thursday starting
Thursday 2nd October 2014
1.30pm to 2pm
Length 30 Minutes
Every Wednesday starting
Wednesday 8th October 2015
10.30am to 11.30am
Length 60 Minutes
Meet at Melton Country Park Visitors Centre,
Wymondham Way, LE13 1HX
For more information contact Melton Sport &
Health Alliance on 01664 502 502 or email
sports@melton.gov.uk
Meet at Melton Country Park Visitors Centre,
Wymondham Way, LE13 1HX
For more information contact Melton Sport &
Health Alliance on 01664 502 502 or email
sports@melton.gov.uk
The Number 15 bus stops on Wymondham Way. The walking surfaces are quite flat so it is good for
This is a short walk away from the Melton Country those people who want to walk at their leisure. The
Park Visitors Centre.
Country Park is full of scenery so the walks can be
interesting.
This is a good walk for newcomers and those who
are new to walking.
Senior Walks
Long Clawson Health Walks
Every Thursday starting
Thursday 2nd October 2014
1.30pm to 3pm
Length 90 Minutes
Every Wednesday starting
Wednesday 8th October 2015
10am to 11am
Length 30 - 90 Minutes
Meet at Egerton Park, Leicester Road, LE13 0PT
For more information contact Melton Sport &
Health Alliance on 01664 502 502 or email
sports@melton.gov.uk
Meet at the Long Clawson Village Hall and
Recreation Ground, Back Lane, LE14 4NA
For more information contact call Mel on
01664823266 or Chris on 01664823526 or Melton
Sport & Health Alliance on 01664 502 502 or email
sports@melton.gov.uk
Transport will be available from Egerton park to
the walking destination.
The group are really friendly and they are always
This walk is for experienced walkers. The walk
on the look-out for new members to join. Everyone
covers a variety of paths. The paths may be uphill,
is welcome to join the health walk regardless of
uneven or muddy in places therefore appropriate
ability.
footwear must be worn.
Walking counts towards the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity people should be
doing each week. Only 61% of adults in England are currently meeting this recommendation,
but walking offers a free and simple solution.