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Walk On weekly health walk programme

Walsall Walk On health walks take place in Walsall’s parks and countryside sites throughout the year on the following days. Please phone Sport and Leisure Development Services on 01902 605500 for further details.

Sunday

Rough Wood LNR
Time11am for 11.15am start
Duration1 hour approximately
Distance5km (3 miles)
IntensityModerate; slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetRough Wood Local Nature Reserve car park, Hunts Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall

Monday

Willenhall Memorial Park
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration30 minutes approximately
Distance1.5km (1 mile)
IntensityEasy. An ideal introduction to health walks
SurfacesHard
MeetThe Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Raod, Willenhall

Reedswood Park
Time2.15pm for 2.30am start
Duration1 hour approximately
Distance5km (3 miles)
IntensityModerate; slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetReedswood Lane park entrance, off Bentley Lane, Birchills

Tuesday

Willenhall Memorial Park
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration1½ hours approximately
Distance5km (3 miles)
IntensityEasy; occasional slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetThe Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road, Willenhall

Walsall Arboretum long walk
Time10.30am for 10.45am start
Duration2 to 2½ hours approximately
Distance6 to 9km (4 to 6 miles)
IntensityStrenuous; stiles, steep gradients; suitable for regular walkers used to longer distances
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetThe Palm House next to the centre green, nearest entrance Arboretum Road

Wednesday

Aldridge Airport
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration2 hours approximately
Distance5km to 6.5km (3 to 4 miles)
IntensityModerate; stiles, slight inclines
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetLower Hangar car park, entrance off Bosty Lane, Aldridge

Pleck Park
Time11am for 11.15am start
Duration30 minutes approximately
Distance1.5km (1 mile)
IntensityEasy; ideal introduction to health walks. Slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetThe Pavilion, Pleck Park, Montfort Road, Pleck

Rough Wood LNR
Time12.15am for 12.30am start
Duration1 hour approximately
Distance5km (3 miles)
IntensityModerate; slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetThe Bridge Pub lounge, Lane Head, Short Heath, Willenhall

Thursday

Aldridge Community  
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration2 hours approximately
Distance5 to 8km (3 to 5 miles)
IntensityModerate; stiles, gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetAldridge Community Centre, off Middlemore Lane    

Blakenall      
Time11.15am for 11:30am start
Duration45 minutes approximately
Distance2.5km (1.5 miles)
IntensityEasy, ideal for beginners; slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetBlakenall Village Centre reception, Thames Road

Willenhall Memorial Park
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration1 to 1½ hours approximately
Distance2.5 to 5km (2 to 3 miles)
IntensityEasy; occasional slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetThe Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park Pinson Road, Willenhall

Pheasey
Time2.15pm for 2.30pm start
Duration1 to 1½ hours approximately
Distance3 to 6.5km (2 to 4 miles)
IntensityStrenuous; hilly; suitable for regular walkers
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetCollingwood Centre main entrance, Collingwood Drive, Pheasey

Friday

Walsall Arboretum short walk
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration45 minutes approximately
Distance1.5km (1 mile)
IntensityEasy; ideal introduction to health walks
SurfacesHard
MeetCentre green by lakeside café, nearest entrance Arboretum Road

Park Lime Pits
Time13.45pm for 2pm start
Duration30 minutes approximately
Distance1.5km (1 mile)
IntensityEasy; ideal introduction to health walks. Slight gradients.
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetCar park opposite Manor Arms Public House, Park Road

Saturday

Walsall Arboretum Please be aware that this walk only runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Time10.15am for 10.30am start
Duration1 hour approximately
Distance3 to 4.5km (2 to 3 miles)
IntensityModerate; slight gradients
SurfacesHard and soft
MeetCentre green by lakeside café, nearest entrance Arboretum Road

  • Distances and duration may vary
  • Unless otherwise stated, walks are free of charge
  • Please be prepared for wet weather
  • Wear suitable clothing and stout shoes or trainers
  • Please bring a drink if you think you’ll need one and sunscreen if appropriate
  • All walk leaders carry identification, which will be produced on request

Details may be subject to change. Walks may have to be cancelled at short notice. This may be due to inclement weather, other adverse conditions or the unavailability of volunteer walk leaders. On these occasions it may not always be possible for us to advise you of a cancellation. We can only apologise in advance for any inconvenience and ask that you contact us on 01902 605500 to confirm that a walk is running or to let us know if you have encountered any problems whilst attending a health walk.