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Hertfordshire Health Walks

Do you want to include more walking in your day? If so, join one of our free, friendly and safe Health Walks.

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First time?

Register as a new walker online. It's easy, free and will save you time on the day. We also offer Taster walks.

Health walk timetables

We have a range of walks to suit all abilities and backgrounds.

Walk grades

Every walk on our timetables has a grade. Find out what they mean.

Advice for walkers

Keeping you safe, what to expect and our code of conduct.

Volunteer with us

Join a fantastic team of 200 volunteers from all walks of life.

Contact us

or subscribe for regular updates.

Your Health Walk Hub account

Update your personal information, track your walks and pre-book walks so we know you're coming and can let you know if anything changes.

 

 

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First time?

Save time on the day by registering as a new walker online.

Register as a new walker


or arrive 10 mins early before your first walk to complete a New Walker Form. Our walk leaders are ready to welcome you and will keep to a pace that is comfortable for you.

 

First Steps walks

First Steps walks are for people who are returning from illness and injury and those who haven’t been physically active in a while. The free walks are on flat, smooth paths and are led by qualified volunteers.

First Steps and Grade 1 Walking Timetable - January to April  (PDF 133 KB)

 
 

 

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Health Walk timetables

All walks are free with no booking required. Just turn up at least 10 mins before the start time shown, as they set off promptly and there will be a pre-walk briefing.

Most walks are offered Monday to Friday. Some of our longer walks are on the weekends.

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January – April 2025

 

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Walk grades

All of our timetables are marked with a walk grade. This way you can make sure it suits your abilities. Walks graded 3 and above are aspirational/progression walks.

First steps
20 to 30 minute - our shortest walk - ideal for people returning to activity after injury or illness. Gentle pace, flat/even ground, no stiles, regular stopping places.

Grade 1
30 to 40 minutes - suitable for people who can comfortably walk and talk with few breaks. Steady pace, gentle hills, no stiles (1.5 miles or less).

Grade 2
Up to 45 minutes, faster pace, moderate hills, possible stiles (2 miles or less).

Grade 3
Up to 60 minutes, faster pace, moderate hills, possible stiles (3 miles or less).

Grade 4
Up to 90 minutes, faster pace, possible steep inclines, stiles (5 miles or less).

Grade 4+
Longer than 90 minutes, faster pace, steep inclines, stiles (6 miles or less).

> How much exercise should I do per week? 

  • Either 150 minutes of moderate activity
  • Or 75 minutes of vigorous activity
  • Or a combination of both intensities
  • Include strengthening exercises on two days.

 

 

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Advice for walkers


Before you join a walk


  • All our walks are inclusive and welcoming to all.  We encourage everyone to be courteous and tolerant.   Please familiarise yourself with our Code of Conduct. And what is expected.
  • Check the 'grade' of the walk to make sure it suits your abilities.
  • If you have any health conditions or injuries, seek medical advice before participating and inform your walk leader.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • If you require assistance or care in your day-to-day life then please ask someone to accompany you on the walk.
  • If you're getting there by bus, find timetables on Intalink's website.
  • To ensure the safety of walkers, all walks have been risk assessed and are led by trained leaders, many of whom are qualified in first aid. However, all walkers are asked to acknowledge upon registration that they agree to taking part at their own risk.

On the day


  • Dress for the weather and wear suitable walking shoes.
  • All walks will start and finish at the same place, unless otherwise stated.
  • Many walks finish at a tea or coffee shop, but consider bringing water with you, particularly on hot days.
  • If you leave a walk early, please let the leader know.
  • Smoking and vaping is not permitted on any walk.
  • Walks might be altered or cancelled without prior notice in bad weather or hazardous conditions. Do not attend if the Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning.
  • Dogs are welcome, at the Walk Leader's discretion. Attend the walk on your own in the first instance to check. Walkers taking dogs on our walks must keep them on a short lead at all times and walk to the rear of the group.

 

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