Our Wellbeing Walks programme consists of friendly group walks that can help you become and stay active around Huntingdonshire. You can enjoy the walk at your own pace, but with the added benefit of being in the company of other walkers and trained walk leaders.
The Wellbeing Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders who are also first aid trained. Most walks cover 3-4 miles and last approximately 1 hour. Walks are free to join, and everybody is welcome.
The programme has been developed alongside the Ramblers and our neighbouring local authorities.
Walks key
| Colour | Description |
|---|---|
| Green | Are accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs |
| Orange | Moderate walk - 30-60 mins over 2-3 miles. A mixture of pathways and grass tracks. May include stiles and kissing gates. Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies |
| Green/Orange | A moderate walk with the option of a shorter easier route if desired |
| Red | Advanced Walk 60-90 mins over 3-4 miles |
| Green/Red | Advanced Walk with the option of a short/moderate if desired |
SEPTEMBER
Huntingdon
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 27 Wednesday | Woodland Ramble (Grade: Orange) |
Cafe, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6DB | ///directly.warthog.nicely |
| 10am / 29 Friday | Hartford Riverside (Grade: Green/Orange) |
The Barley Mow, 42A Main St, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1XU | ///troll.display.internal |
St Ives
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 26 Tuesday | RSPB Fen Drayton (Grade: Orange) |
Three Tuns Pub, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SJ | ///kingdom.update.sandbags |
| 10am / 28 Thursday | Somersham (Grade: Orange) |
Victory Hall Car Park, Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3HE | ///begin.household.trams |
St Neots
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 29 Friday | Riverside Ramble (Grade: Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
Yaxley
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 28 Thursday | Church Walk (Grade: Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
OCTOBER
Huntingdon
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 4 Wednesday | Alconbury Saunter (Grade: Orange) |
Sports and Social Club, Great North Road, PE28 4EX | ///awestruck.ordering.slicing |
| 10am / 6 Friday | Brampton Wood (Grade: Orange) |
Wildlife Trust Car Park, Brampton Wood, Brampton, | ///plates.plodding.photocopy |
| 2pm / 11 Wednesday | Wyton Wander (Grade: Red) |
Dobbies Car Park, Banks End, Wyton, PE28 2AA | ///credible.firepower.immediate |
| 10am / 13 Friday | Ripton Ramble (Grade: Orange) |
The Abbots Elm, Abbots Ripton, PE28 2PA | ///pans.surpasses.tumblers |
| 2pm / 18 Wednesday | Meadow Meander (Grade: Orange) |
Bridge Place Car Park, Godmanchester, PE29 2AB | ///aced.giggle.applause |
| 10am / 20 Friday | Buckden Marina (Grade: Orange) |
Buckden Marina, Mill Road, Buckden, PE19 5QS | ///wallet.solicitor.mice |
| 2pm / 25 Wednesday | Grafham/Perry Walk (Grade: Orange) |
Wheatsheaf Car Park, West Perry, PE28 0BX | ///kilowatt.tearfully.party |
St Ives
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 3 Tuesday | Ouse Walk (Grade: Orange) |
St Ives Library, 4 Library Row, Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BW | ///deeply.ghost.frocks |
| 10am / 5 Thursday | Millfields (Grade: Orange) |
Millfields (car park), Mill Way, Needingworth, PE27 4TF | ///binder.trump.interrupt |
| 2pm / 10 Tuesday | Town Walk (Grade: Orange) |
One Leisure St Ives Indoor, St Ives, PE27 6WU | ///motivate.derailed.yoga |
| 10am / 12 Thursday | Hilton (Grade: Orange) |
Village Green, Fenstanton Road, Hilton, PE28 9JA | ///publisher.zoos.cassettes |
| 2pm / 17 Tuesday | Needingworth (Grade: Orange) |
Ouse Fen Nature Reserve, Bluntisham Road, Holywell Cum Needingworth | ///formally.overhaul.waltz |
| 10am / 19 Thursday | Hill Rise Walk (Grade: Orange) |
One Leisure St Ives Outdoor, California Road, St Ives, PE27 6SJ | ///chaos.sleeping.fool |
| 2pm / 24 Tuesday | The Hemingfords (Grade: Orange) |
Axe & Compass, High Street, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9AH | ///grain.reach.firework |
| 10am / 26 Thursday | Yacht Lakes (Grade: Orange) |
St Ives Library, 4 Library Row, Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BW | ///deeply.ghost.frocks |
| 2pm / 31 Tuesday | Bluntisham (Grade: Orange) |
Bluntisham Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Bluntisham, PE28 3LR | ///fuss.disputes.recap |
St Neots
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am / 2 Monday | Kimbolton Hills (Grade: Red) |
Kimbolton High School entrance, PE28 0EA | ///never.query.sundial |
| 2pm / 6 Friday | Little Paxton Stroll (Grade: Orange) |
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
| 10am / 9 Monday | Great Staughton Meadows (Grade: Green/Orange) |
Great Staughton Village Hall, The Green, Great Staughton, PE19 5DG | ///equipment.stress.winners |
| 2pm / 13 Friday | Pocket Park (Grade: Green/Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
| 10am / 16 Monday | Loves Farm Wander (Grade: Orange) |
St Neots Football Club, Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL | ///families.these.unpainted |
| 2pm / 20 Friday | Church Walk (Grade: Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
| 10am / 23 Monday | Two Bridges (Grade: Orange) |
Priory Park Car Park, Huntingdon Road, St Neots, PE19 1AJ | ///trailing.clicker.simulates |
| 2pm / 27 Friday | Three Lakes (Grade: Orange) |
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
| 10am / 30 Monday | Marina View (Grade: Green/Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
Ramsey
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 2 Monday | Town Walk (Grade: Green) |
Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | ///fussy.spoiled.reserved |
| 2pm / 9 Monday | Monks Wood (Grade: Orange) |
Monks Wood, Browns Gate - Lower Car Park (B1090 towards Sawtry) | ///passively.interlude.even |
| 2pm / 16 Monday | Bury Country Walk (Grade: Green/Red) |
Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | ///fussy.spoiled.reserved |
| 2pm / 23 Monday | Great Fen Dragonfly (Grade: Orange) |
Great Fen Information Point, Long Drove, Ramsey St Mary's | ///skirting.ordering.prefix |
| 2pm / 30 Monday | Stocking Fen (Grade: Green/Orange) |
Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | ///fussy.spoiled.reserved |
Yaxley
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 5 Thursday | River Ramble (Grade: Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 12 Thursday | Church Walk (Grade: Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 19 Thursday | Askews Walk (Grade: Green/Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 26 Thursday | Yaxley Meadow (Grade: Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
What 3 Words ID
What 3 words is a system designed to identify any location on the surface of Earth with a resolution of about 3 metres. Anyone can find a what3words address via the online map or the free what3words app. We have adopted it to help provide a more accurate meet point for the locations of our walks.
Short Walks
Our Short Walks programme is in collaboration with Cambridgeshire Libraries and consists of friendly group walks that can help you become and stay active around Huntingdonshire. You can enjoy the walk at your own pace but with the added benefit of being in the company of other walkers and trained walk leaders.
The weekly Short Walks are led by walk leaders who are also first aid trained and last approximately 30 minutes. Walks are free to join, everybody is welcome and refreshments are provided afterwards at the Library.
| Day | Time | Location | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday (starting 2 October) | 10am - 10.30am | Huntingdon Library, Princes St, PE29 3PA | Green |
| Monday (starting 9 October) | 12.15pm - 12.45pm | St Neots Library, Priory Lane, PE19 2BH | Green |
Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome on the walks, no matter your age or ability. Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Concerned about joining for the first time? Try one of our shorter green walks which last 20-30 minutes and are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Do I need to book?
We encourage pre-booking before attending a walk, however it is not essential. You can book via the One Leisure website, the One Leisure App or by phoning 01480 388111. Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance.
How much does it cost?
The walks are free of charge, however the Huntingdonshire Wellbeing Walks scheme invites walkers to make a voluntary donation to support the running and continuation of the scheme. The suggested donation amount is £20 per year per walker. This is not compulsory - it is up to you if, and how much, you want to donate.
Can I bring my dog?
You are welcome to bring your dog on all walks except for the:
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Great Fen and Great Fen Dragonfly walks in Ramsey
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Brampton Wood walk
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Stukeley Stroll and Woodland Ramble in Huntingdon
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Buckden Village walk and
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Paxton Pits walk during June and July.
We recommend that dogs are kept under ‘close control’ at all times. This doesn’t necessarily mean on a lead, but we ask that dogs are kept on a lead if you cannot rely on their obedience. The usual rules apply regarding fouling. We ask all dog owners to be respectful of other walkers and to remember that not all people are dog lovers.