Hertfordshire Health Walks

Health Walks are easy to join - registration is free and you only do it once. You can book a place in advance so that we know you are coming and can let you know if anything changes.

Health walk timetables

We have a range of walks to suit all abilities and backgrounds. Most walks are offered Monday to Friday. Some of our longer walks are on the weekends.

Walk grades

Every walk on our timetables has a grade. Find out what they mean.

Advice for walkers

Keeping you safe, what to expect and our code of conduct.

Contact us

or subscribe for regular updates.

Volunteer with us

Join a fantastic team of 200 volunteers from all walks of life.

Your Health Walk Hub account

Update your personal information, track your walks and pre-book walks if you want to.

Come and try our short First Steps Walk at Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre. This walk is ideal for people who are otherwise not active. Contact the Health Walk Team on 01992 555 888 to find out more.

First time?

First time? Save time on the day by registering as a new walker online.

Register as a new walker

or arrive 10 mins early before your first walk to complete a New Walker Form. Our walk leaders are ready to welcome you and will keep to a pace that is comfortable for you.

First Steps walks

First Steps walks are for people who are returning from illness and injury and those who haven’t been physically active in a while. The free walks are on flat, smooth paths and are led by qualified volunteers.

First Steps and grade 1 walks timetable

First steps walks
Place	When?
South Oxhey WD19 7AX Meet in the large car park All Saints Church, Gosforth Lane Please Note: use of the car park is no longer available – but street parking nearby is available	Mondays 10am
Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AE The White Bridge by the public car park, Leighton Buzzard Road	Mondays 11.15am (not on Bank Holidays)
Bushey in Hertsmere Meet at King George Café, King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue WD23 4NT	Tuesdays 10.30am
Highfield Park in St Albans AL4 0DB YMCA Highfield Park Centre, 59 Russett Drive	Tuesdays 1.30pm
Knebworth Sports Pavilion Knebworth Recreation Ground, SG3 6AH (access by vehicle via Watton Road, on foot via Stevenage Road)	Alternate Tuesdays from 5 September 10.30am
Millstream PH Cambridge Road, Hitchin, SG4 0JH	Tuesdays 11am
Mill End in Rickmansworth Mill End Community Centre, Church Lane WD3 8HD	Wednesdays 11:00am
Hatfield Centre of Market Place (near the Town Inn), Hatfield, AL10 0LJ	Wednesday 2pm
Sele Farm in Hertford Network Home’s Calton Court, Windsor Drive, Hertford, SG14 2EG	Thursday 10:00am
Castle Park in Bishop’s Stortford Meet at the entrance to Castle Park by the Link Road car park, CM23 2EL	Alternate Fridays from 8 September 10:15am
Cowley Hill in Borehamwood St Michael & All Angels Church 142 Brook Rd, WD6 5EQ Free refreshments available after in the church hall	Mondays 11:00am
New Walk - Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre in St Albans Meet in front of the basketball court, 12 Old Oak, St Albans, AL1 2EF	Tuesdays 11:45am
NEW Taster walk – Create Communities Hub in Letchworth 19-29 Station Road Letchworth, SG6 3BB Free refreshments after in the Hub	10:00am - 28 September 26 October 30 November 28 December
Jackman’s Community Centre in Letchworth Ivel Court, Letchworth SG6 2NL Meet at the entrance to the community centre near the shops. Refreshments after in the community café	10:30am alternate Wednesdays from 6 September
NEW Taster Walk - Oakmere in Potters Bar Oakmere Library High St, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ Free refreshments available after in the library. Donations welcome.	Fridays 11:00am

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Health walk leader and walker

Health Walk timetables

All walks are free with no booking required. Just turn up at least 10 mins before the start time shown, as they set off promptly and there will be a pre-walk briefing.

September - December 2023

If you live in Broxbourne, visit Broxbourne Borough Council for health walks.

Walk grades

All of our timetables show walk grades so you can make sure the walks suit your abilities.

1st steps
Our shortest walk, 20-30 minutes, flat and even ground, gentle pace, no stiles, regular stopping places.

Grade 1
30 minutes, about 1.5 miles, gentle hills, no stiles.

Grade 2
45 minutes, about 2 miles, moderate hills, faster pace, possible stiles.

Grade 3
1 hour, about 3 miles, moderate hills, faster pace, possible stiles.

Grade 4
Up to 90 minutes, 4-5 miles, possible steep inclines and stiles.

Grade 4+
Longer than 90 minutes, about 5-6 miles, classified as a progression walk.

Advice for walkers

Before you join a walk

All our walks are inclusive and welcoming to all. We encourage everyone to be courteous and tolerant. Please familiarise yourself with our Code of Conduct. And what is expected.
Check the 'grade' of the walk to make sure it suits your abilities.
If you have any health conditions or injuries, seek medical advice before participating and inform your walk leader.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you require assistance or care in your day-to-day life then please ask someone to accompany you on the walk.
If you're getting there by bus, find timetables on Intalink's website.
To ensure the safety of walkers, all walks have been risk assessed and are led by trained leaders, many of whom are qualified in first aid. However, all walkers are asked to acknowledge upon registration that they agree to taking part at their own risk.

On the day

Dress for the weather and wear suitable walking shoes.
All walks will start and finish at the same place, unless otherwise stated.
Many walks finish at a tea or coffee shop, but consider bringing water with you, particularly on hot days.
If you leave a walk early, please let the leader know.
Smoking is not permitted on any walk.
Walks might be altered or cancelled without prior notice in bad weather or hazardous conditions. Do not attend if the Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning.
Dogs are welcome, at the Walk Leader's discretion. Attend the walk on your own in the first instance to check. Walkers taking dogs on our walks must keep them on a short lead at all times and walk to the rear of the group.

Contact us or subscribe

Email healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Call 01992 555888

Office hours: 9 - 11.30am and 2-3pm, Monday to Friday

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Hertfordshire Health Walks

Hertfordshire Health Walks

First time?

First Steps walks

Health Walk timetables

September - December 2023

Walk grades

Advice for walkers

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