Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Health Walks in Southend

Walking the Way to Health

Change 4 LifeThis is a national initiative which aims to improve the health and fitness of more than one million people, especially those who have little or no exercise or those who live in areas of poor health. The scheme brings together those with the common interest of walking, so they can support and encourage each other and enjoy the whole experience of both rural and urban walks. The scheme is supported by the British Heart Foundation, South East Essex Primary Care Trust as well as the Countryside Agency.

Health Walks in Southend

For further information please contact Angela Andrews-King on 07771 926932.

The Crooked Billet, Old Leigh 11:00am Wednesdays 
The Beach Huts, opposite The Shorehouse Pub, Shoeburyness 1:30pm  Wednesdays 
Priory Park Cafe, Southend 1:15pm  Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 

Walking for Health - Accredited SchemeDid you know? Walking can...

  • Make you feel good
  • Give you more energy
  • Help you sleep better
  • Help you reduce stress
  • Keep your hear 'strong'
  • Reduce blood pressure
  • Help to manage your weight

Why walk?

  • It's the sure way to health and fitness
  • Its a chance to meet people and make friends
  • Almost anyone can do it
  • You can do it anywhere and any time
  • You don't need any equipment - apart from comfortable walking shoes
  • There's very little risk of injury
  • It doesn't hurt
  • You can start slowly and build up gently
  • Its free and easy

Last updated: 31st August 2011