EAST DEVON - WALK THIS WAY

The ‘Walk This Way’ – walking for health scheme was introduced in 2001 in East Devon to encourage people of all ages including those with health and mobility problems, and those recovering from illness, to walk for their health.

LED has developed a series of ‘Health Walks’ across East Devon, led by qualified volunteer ‘walk leaders’, who have undergone the National ‘Walking the Way to Health’ training, as well as training in First Aid & Resuscitation.

Information on becoming a Walk Leader (PDF)

It is a fact that physical activity levels in the majority of the population have dropped, leading to an increase in the incidence of overweight and obesity, and other health problems.  Health experts recommend that adults should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week.  Children should be physically active for at least an hour a day.  Walking is an ideal activity for all age groups – and it’s free!

These walks are aimed at people who are doing very little or no exercise at present, but who would like to become more active.  (This scheme is not aimed at those who already walk regularly.)

Everyone is encouraged to walk at their own comfortable brisk pace, this varies from person to person.  The walks are not competitive – so it doesn’t matter if you are not as fast as anyone else!  They are also kept short to enable you to fit them easily into your daily routine.
If you have a history of heart problems or other medical conditions, talk to your doctor before you start. 

Exmouth:
Every Tuesday and Saturday     
10.15am for 10:30am start. 

Summer Walks Wednesday 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Honiton, Ottery, Sidmouth
Every Wednesday
10.15am for 10:30am start.

*No Honiton walk 2/7/12

Axminster:
Every Friday
10.15am for 10:30am start.

Current programmes

Axminster Walk Programme: February - July 2012 (PDF)

NEW! Budleigh Walks - April 2012 (PDF)

Honiton Walk Programme: February - July 2012 (PDF)

Exmouth Walk Programme: May - July 2012 (PDF)

Exmouth Summer Walks: May - August 2012 (PDF)

Miles for Macmillan: July 2012 Event (PDF)

Help with PDF's

For more Information...

Contact: Andrew Dare
Walk Coordinator
Tel No: 01404 814317
Email: adare@ledleisure.co.uk