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 |
NOVEMBER
Huntingdon
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 15 Wednesday | Buckden Village (Orange) |
Buckden Village Hall, Buckden, PE19 5UY | ///skipped.lost.lecturing |
| 10am / 17 Friday | Houghton Meadows (Orange) |
Houghton Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, Houghton, PE28 2AZ | ///reaction.truffles.richly |
| 2pm / 22 Wednesday | Reserve Walk (Red) |
Cow Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2EJ | ///tummy.dabbling.curtail |
| 10am / 24 Friday | Ripton Ramble (Orange) |
The Abbots Elm, Abbots Ripton, PE28 2PA | ///pans.surpasses.tumblers |
| 2pm / 29 Wednesday | Woodland Wander (Orange) |
Cafe, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6DB | ///directly.warthog.nicely |
St Ives
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am / 16 Thursday | Somersham (Orange) |
Victory Hall Car Park, Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3HE | ///begin.household.trams |
| 2pm / 21 Tuesday | North St Ives (Green/Red) |
One Leisure St Ives Indoor, St Ives, PE27 6WU | ///motivate.derailed.yoga |
| 10am / 23 Thursday | Millfields (Orange) |
Millfields, (car park) Mill Way, Needingworth, PE27 4TF | ///binder.trump.interrupt |
| 2pm / 28 Tuesday | RSPB Fen Drayton (Orange) |
Three Tuns Pub, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SJ | ///kingdom.update.sandbags |
| 10am / 30 Thursday | Ouse Meander (Orange) |
St Ives Library, 4 Library Row, Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BW | ///deeply.ghost.frocks |
St Neots
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 17 Friday | Kymside Saunter (Orange) |
Great Staughton Village Hall Car Park, Great Staughton, PE19 5DG | ///paused.cools.green |
| 10am / 20 Monday | The Railway (Orange) |
St Neots Football Club, Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL | ///families.these.unpainted |
| 2pm / 24 Friday | Pocket Park (Orange) |
Riverside Car Park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
| 10am / 27 Monday | Reserve Ramble (Green/Orange) |
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, PE19 6ET | ///equipment.stress.winners |
Ramsey
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 20 Monday | Pidley (Red) |
Lakeside Lodge Golf Centre, Fen Road, Pidley, PE28 3DF | ///weekends.grape.mega |
| 2pm / 27 Monday | Museum Meander (Green/Red) |
Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | ///fussy.spoiled.reserved |
Yaxley
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 16 Thursday | Pond Walk (Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 22 Thursday | Askews Walk (Green/Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 30 Thursday | Crown Lakes (Orange) |
Crown Lakes Car Park, Farcet, PE7 3BA | ///love.unafraid.stem |
DECEMBER
Huntingdon
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am / 1 Friday | Hartford Marina (Orange) |
The Barley Mow, 42A Main St, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1XU | ///troll.display.internal |
| 2pm / 6 Wednesday | Hardwick Circular (Orange) |
Buckden Village Hall, Buckden, PE19 5UY | ///skipped.lost.lecturing |
| 10am / 8 Friday | Alconbury Saunter (Orange) |
Sports and Social Club, Great North Road, PE28 4EX | ///awestruck.ordering.slicing |
| 2pm / 13 Wednesday | Wyton Wander (Red - not suitable for new walkers) |
Dobbies Car Park, Banks End, Wyton, PE28 2AA | ///credible.firepower.immediate |
| 10am / 15 Friday | Brampton Village (Orange) |
Notcutts Garden Centre, Brampton, PE28 4NF | ///narrates.counters.carting |
St Ives
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 5 Tuesday | The Rideaway (Orange) |
Houghton Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, Houghton, PE28 2AZ | ///reaction.truffles.richly |
| 10am / 7 Thursday | Hemingford Grey (Red - not suitable for new walkers) |
Chapel on the Bridge, St Ives, PE27 5UW | ///handbags.officers.couriers |
| 2pm / 12 Tuesday | Needingworth (Orange) |
Ouse Fen Nature Reserve, Bluntisham Road, Holywell Cum Needingworth | ///formally.overhaul.waltz |
| 10am / 14 Thursday | RAF Wyton (Orange) |
Co-op Supermarket, Constable Road, St Ives, PE27 3ER | ///menu.restrict.suitably |
St Neots
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 1 Friday | Offord Walk (Orange) |
The Offord Shoe, 90 High St, Offord D'Arcy, St Neots, PE19 5RH | ///cherish.tune.prefect |
| 10am / 4 Monday | Church Walk (Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
| 2pm / 8 Friday | Eynesbury Manor (Orange) |
One Leisure St Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, PE19 2SA | ///fancy.cliff.quietest |
| 10am / 11 Monday | Loves Farm Wander (Orange) |
St Neots Football Club, Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL | ///families.these.unpainted |
| 2pm / 15 Friday | Willow Bridge (Orange) |
Riverside Car park, St Neots, PE19 7SD | ///decorator.hairspray.verge |
Ramsey
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 4 Monday | Broughton (Illings Farm) (Orange) |
The Crown Inn, Bridge Road, Broughton, PE28 3AY | ///skies.hurtles.learn |
| 2pm / 11 Monday | Forty Foot Circular (Orange) |
Ramsey Forty Foot Village Hall, Ramsey Road, Ramsey Forty Foot, PE26 2XN | ///buggy.metals.laptops |
| 2pm / 18 Monday | Golfing Saunter (Green/Red) |
Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG | ///fussy.spoiled.reserved |
Yaxley
| Day | Walk | Location | What 3 Words ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm / 7 Thursday | River Ramble (Orange) |
Yaxley Library, Yaxley, PE7 3JL | ///replenish.buzz.necklace |
| 2pm / 14 Thursday | Yaxley Meadows (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.