Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton was established in 2021, having formally been known as Walking for Health which started in 2001. It currently offers over a dozen free walks around the city every week especially suited for people who may not currently walk very often but want to get healthier, fitter and make new friends.
The programme includes:
Walks vary from half an hour to an hour and a half depending on location. To join, simply turn up on the day. For more details, contact Nalin Patel, Volunteer Scheme Co-ordinator, on 07881 742959 or via email at nalinpatel1ccc@gmail.com.
To mark its 25th anniversary, the group held a special commemorative walk around Bantock Park on Tuesday morning, followed by a celebration event with refreshments.
Nalin said: "We were overwhelmed with the turnout, with over 70 walkers, along with former and current walk leaders, and Will Heckford, Programme Lead for The Ramblers, who said it was an absolute honour to be there.
"I'd like to say a huge thanks to all of our dedicated walk leaders who give up their valuable time to lead safe walks on people's doorsteps across Wolverhampton, and it was heartwarming to hear the effect that walking is having on our members."
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, added: "Walking is not just an excellent social activity, but also brings with it a huge number of health benefits.
"It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, it strengthens bones and muscles, it improves balance and coordination, and it can help maintain a healthy weight. Evidence also suggests that just a 20 minute walk per day helps prevent and manage chronic illnesses and can also help prevent dementia.”
