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The Shenley
Walks ~ Milton Keynes |
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Walking for Health is now
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks |
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It’s almost
impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural
mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to
feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a
tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too.
Our walks in Milton Keynes have
restarted but Covid-19 cases are still with us and rising. We are really
happy that many of our walkers have returned after the lockdowns but we
are short of leaders in the Medium and Short groups.
Here are some Covid-19 rules
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Please wear a mask to
register (Optional). After that a mask is not necessary
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We will divide you into
smaller groups of no more than 20
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Please keep socially
distanced from each other and from other walkers you may meet.
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Bring your own water and
sanitiser if required.
We will have the walks spread out in the car park. Registration is
done in these groups by one walk leader signing your name. No one
else handles the pen or the register. I hope these precautions will make you confident to rejoin us.
We look forward to seeing you again
Sue
info@shenleywalks.co.uk
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Walking can...
- Make
you feel good
- Give
you more energy
- Reduce
stress and help you sleep better
- Keep
your heart 'strong'
- Reduce
blood pressure
- Help
you to manage your weight
Why is walking the perfect activity for health?
- Almost
everyone can do it
- You
can do it anywhere and any time
- It's a
chance to make new friends
- It's
free and you don't need special equipment
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You can
start slowly and build up gently
(information provided by
www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk)
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Milton Keynes has
many
opportunities for adult fitness
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Link to BBC Weather |
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All walks taken at
walker's own risk |
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Shenley Walks
are part of a National Scheme called now called Ramblers
Wellbeing Walks.
The walks were started by Dr William
Bird MBE over 20 years ago in Sonning
Common, Oxfordshire and is supported by The Department of
Health, and The Ramblers who provide some funding for training and third party
insurance for leaders. There are walks all over the
country. Click
here to find walks in any part of the UK.
Shenley Walks was started in 2005 by Sue Hadfield and
Hayley Hilmy. They did the leaders training in Bedford
because one didn't exist in Milton Keynes. They were the
first Walking for Health walk in Milton Keynes and set
it up on their own. Sue decided it should be based in
Shenley Church End because that is where she lived at
the time and she already knew a lot of the walks around
the Shenley and Loughton area. Tuesday morning was
convenient for them both. The first walk was advertised
on February 22nd 2005 and five people turned up. By the
end of that year there were 50 people walking regularly
and new leaders were trained. They soon realised they
had to split the walk up to manage the numbers and once
there were enough leaders, they started a Short, Medium
and a Long Walk. With new leaders joining in 2011 we added a
4th, Fast walk. Now we regularly have an average of 100
walkers every week.
We are a
roaming walk, meaning we walk from a different place in
Milton Keynes every week. Refer to our current for details of meeting places.
Schedule
August September 2022
We meet at 10am to start walking at 10.15. We require everyone to
register on every walk and to complete a Health
Questionnaire on their first walk. If you would like to
complete the questionnaire at home in advance please
click here
to download a copy.
A copy of the Walker Health Survey may be downloaded
here.
We
always organise a meeting place at the end of the walks
where we can socialise and have a coffee or tea. We try
to use local churches. wherever possible.
No special footwear is needed, but comfortable flat
closed-in shoes are recommended. Contact
Shenley Walks
Walk Leaders
may download a
register,
risk
assessment ,
sample risk assessment and an
accident form.
Word versions
risk assessment and
accident form |
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Walking Works:
new report reveals how walking can save
lives |
This
new report demonstrates that walking is
the solution to getting the nation
active, and shows how England’s largest
network of health walk schemes, Walking
for Health, is already changing people’s
lives.
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The 4 walks are |
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SHORT |
35 minutes |
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At a slowish pace, suitable for those
suffering from arthritis or those unable
to walk far |
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MEDIUM |
50 minutes |
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A medium pace suitable for most walkers |
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LONG |
1 hour |
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Slightly faster pace, suitable for very
regular walkers |
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FAST |
1 hour |
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Only suitable for those who can keep up
a sustained fast pace |
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There are
other Walk for Health walks in Milton
Keynes |
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Friday Trotters
Walk
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Click here
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Wednesday
Whaddon Walkers Walk |
Click here
for
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Whales |
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