Residents are being encouraged to join a growing network of more than 350 volunteers helping people across Hertfordshire stay active, healthy and connected through community walks...
New volunteers are currently being sought to support a range of organised health walks taking place in Cassiobury Park, Holywell and Garston.
The volunteer roles are flexible, with no expectation of a fixed time commitment, making it easy for people to get involved in a way that suits them. Volunteers help support friendly group walks while enjoying the benefits of being outdoors, meeting new people and improving their own wellbeing.
Walks cater for a variety of abilities and fitness levels, ranging from shorter gentle walks to longer and faster-paced routes.
Current walks looking for volunteers include:
Cassiobury Park, Watford
Meeting point: Grassed area alongside the tarmacked footpath near the entrance to the car park from Gade Avenue, off Cassiobury Park Avenue, WD18 7LG.
- Mondays, 10:30am – Grade 2–3 walks (45–60 minutes)
- Tuesdays, 10:30am – Grade 1 walks (30–40 minutes)
- Tuesdays, 10:30am – Grade 2 walks (around 45 minutes, faster pace)
- Alternate Tuesdays, 10am – Grade 3–4 walks (around 75 minutes)
Upcoming alternate Tuesday dates:
May 5 and 19, June 2, 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25.
Holywell
Meeting point: The Cycle Hub, The Pavilion, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD.
- Alternate Fridays, 9:50am for a 10am start – Grade 4 walks
Upcoming dates:
May 8 and 22, June 5 and 19, July 3, 17 and 31, August 14 and 28.
Garston – Woodside Leisure Centre
Meeting point: Outside the entrance by the bike shelters, Horseshoe Lane, WD25 7HH.
- Fridays, 10:30am – Grade 1 walks (30–40 minutes)
Monthly Sunday Walks – Cassiobury Park
Meeting point: Outside Cedar Café, Cassiobury Park Hub, a short walk from the main car park on Gade Avenue, WD18 7LG.
- Monthly Sundays at 2pm – Grade 3 walks
Upcoming dates:
May 10, June 14, July 12 and August 9.
Volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Full support is provided and volunteering can fit around work, family or other commitments.
hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks
healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
01992 555 888
