Description:

Regular walking can prevent a number of serious health problems such as heart disease or diabetes. Health Walks are free, organised walks led by trained volunteers for people who are currently not very active but would like to do more. These gentle walks take place in groups and provide a safe and social atmosphere.

Our current walks are generally between 45 to 70 minutes long, and have at least two Walk Leaders - one at the front and one at the back. You are encouraged to go at a pace that is comfortable for them. Shorter and slower walks are also available for beginners and those with limiting health conditions.

Regular walks in Bushy Park

Sundays

• Location: Bushy Park
• Frequency: Weekly
• Time: 10.15
• Meeting point: Due to parking situation there has been a change to the Pheasantry car park (off Chestnut Avenue). The walk will pass through the  Diana Fountain car park, (off Chestnut Avenue) at 10.25
• Route: A 45 to 55 minute walk alongside the lakes in the park or to Home Park, Hampton Court. Mostly flat on earth paths.
• Level: Beginner to intermediate
• Getting there: Bus route 111 (Hampton Court Road stop). Free parking available in car park.

Fridays

• Location: Bushy Park
• Frequency: Weekly
• Time: 10.30
• Meeting point: Laurel Road park entrance, (off Hampton Road), TW12 1JH
• Route: A 55 to 70 minute walk with 4 walk leaders which includes the option of a slower and faster walking group. A number of flat routes throughout the park are available. A mix of solid and earth paths.
• Level: Beginner, intermediate and advanced.
• Getting there: Bus routes R68 and 285 (Oxford Road stop) and R70 (High Street, Duke of Clarence stop with short walk through Park). Parking available on Laurel Road.