Hertfordshire County Council is delighted to have over 70 Health Walks every week for you to choose from. Come and join us on a free, local, volunteer-led walk!
To find out more about the walks, please visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks.
Hertfordshire Health Walks are free, led, local, health-focused walks happening across the county helping everyone get outdoors, get more active and reap the benefits. There are dozens of Hertfordshire Health Walks each week in every district of the county, with thousands of attendances annually, led by hundreds of volunteer Walk Leaders.
All of our timetables are marked with a walk grade. This way you can make sure it suits your abilities.
First steps
20 to 30 minute - our shortest walk - ideal for people returning to activity after injury or illness. Gentle pace, flat/even ground, no stiles, regular stopping places.
Grade 1
30 to 40 minutes - suitable for people who can comfortably walk and talk with few breaks. Steady pace, gentle hills, no stiles (1.5 miles or less).
Grade 2
Up to 45 minutes, faster pace, moderate hills, possible stiles (2 miles or less).
Grade 3
Up to 60 minutes, faster pace, moderate hills, possible stiles (3 miles or less).
Grade 4
Up to 90 minutes, faster pace, possible steep inclines, stiles (5 miles or less).
Grade 4+
Longer than 90 minutes, faster pace, steep inclines, stiles (6 miles or less).
Since 2001 Hertfordshire Health Walks have been co-ordinated by Hertfordshire County Council's Countryside Management Service and funded by Public Health Hertfordshire.
Countryside Management Service (CMS) works with communities in Hertfordshire to help them care for and enjoy the environment. People can join the CMS to get involved in looking after their local countryside and green spaces for wildlife and improving facilities for people to get outdoors for recreation including walking.
E: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
T: 01992 555 888
o you want to include more walking in your day? If so, join one of our free, friendly and safe Health Walks.
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks groups are all over England and there should be some within easy reach of where you live. Search by location to a local group.
Our Wellbeing Walks make getting active easier, for everyone. Because you’ll be walking with others, you’ll feel safe, be supported, and have fun along the way.
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
