Do you know about the award-winning Healthwalks scheme Brighton & Hove? There are 18 regular walks across the city and lengths range from under a mile (average walking time: 20 to 30 minutes) up to three miles (average walking time one and a half to two hours). They are all free, led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and are also accessible by public transport. Research suggests that walking is possibly the single most effective and accessible form of physical activity and health professionals now recommend that everyone should aim to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise (such as walking) at least five times a week. Because walking is such an accessible form of exercise it is particularly beneficial to those who are getting little or no exercise, recovering from illness or lacking in confidence. Many of the walks are also wheelchair and buggy-friendly.
- Healthwalks programme: Download our current programme or regular and special walks and events.
- Being a Volunteer Healthwalk Leader: How you can volunteer with the scheme & information on our free training day.
- Why Healthwalks are good for you! The wonderful health benefits of walking.
- Nordic & Longer walks: A list of other local walk groups for those who are ready for a new challenge
- Healthwalks for Women: Times and locations of our women-only walks.
In the last 15 years Healthwalks have helped thousands of local people improve their physical and mental health and find out more about the wonderful places to walk in Brighton & Hove. Healthwalks are a great way to be more active, get out in the fresh air and make new friends. They are friendly, supportive and ideal for those who want to start exercising in a gentle and safe way, as well as those who want to walk regularly but don’t have the time to attend longer walks.
Brighton & Hove Healthwalks have achieved some extraordinary things:
- provided over 8,000 walks
- 1,000 people attend health walks every year
- 40,000 hours of volunteer time given to deliver walks
- Healthwalkers have walked over 250,000 miles in that time – the equivalent of walking to the moon and back!
- 90% of regular walkers say their health has improved and they have made new friends