Portsmouth Healthy Walks - South East

Portsmouth Healthy Walks have 18 walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, who have undergone the National Walking for Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and country walks and are a great way to improve fitness as well as make new friends.

Please wear suitable footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a drink. New walkers should arrive ten minutes before the start of a walk to complete a simple health questionnaire. Most walks are wheelchair and buggy friendly. These walks are FREE and all are welcome. After most of the walks there is an opportunity to have tea/coffee - all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish.

Victoria Park: every Monday, 10.30am. Meet at Asda, The Bridge Centre. A nice easy walk to the City's Victoria Park with its attractive planting.

Pier to Pier: every Monday, 1.00pm. Meet at South Parade Pier. Walk the length of the seafront from South Parade Pier to Clarence Pier.

Eastney Seafront: every Monday, 7:30pm. Meet at South Parade Pier for an evening stroll along the seafront towards Eastney returning via Eastern Parade.

Stamshaw Foreshore: every Tuesday, 10.30am. Meet at Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. A lovely walk going through Stamshaw Park and along the foreshore.

Lunchtime Walk: every Tuesday, 12.15pm. Meet outside the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth.

Canoe Lake/Southsea Seafront: every Wednesday, 10.30am. Meet at Canoe Lake Cafe. Enjoy the fresh sea air along Southsea seafront.

Baffins Pond/Milton Foreshore: every Wednesday, 10.30am. Meet at The Stacey Centre. A very enjoyable walk with a wealth of wildlife.

Old Portsmouth: every Wednesday, 1.30pm. Meet at the Royal Garrison Church. Enjoy the historic buildings and atmosphere of Old Portsmouth.

Northern Walks: Wednesdays, 2pm. 1st Wednesday of each month from King George V playing fields. 2nd Wednesday of each month from Portchester Castle. 4th Wednesday of each month from Port Solent Cinema. Three different scenic routes aimed at beginners.

Hilsea Lines: every Thursday, 10.30am. Meet at Scott Road car park. Enjoy the wildlife on this beautiful country walk. Those who want to do a little more can continue around the Western Moat.

Southsea Pyramids: every Friday @ 10.30am. Walk along the seafront to the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth. A gentle walk on flat paved surfaces. Optional steps to a higher level at Grand Parade.

Farlington Marshes is now the last Friday of every month @ 10.30am. An invigorating walk around the marshes at the north of the city with views over to Hayling Island. There are seats on route for those who need to rest. Pace: brisk. Meet at the 2nd carpark at Farlington Marshes. Parking: free. Surfaces: uneven. WCs at Sainsburys nearby. Approx 3 mile route.

Milton Foreshore: 2nd and last Sunday of each month, at 2.30pm. Meet at The Good Companions, Moorings Way. A scenic walk across Milton Common and foreshore.

Newsflash:

'Walk4life' event 1 mile walk , all welcome

Tuesday September 28th 2010 1.30pm. Meet at the Blue Lagoon, Hilsea Lido and follow the path along the shore to Alexandra Park. Flat paved surface, with a few seats o route. Option to walk back to the start and over to Hilsea Lines for those who would like to walk further.

July 2010 New Portsmouth Healthy Walks brochure now available, includes a map

Portsmouth Healthy Walkers have just won a trophy for the best costumes at the Southsea Carnival on 24th July. The theme was Walking through the Ages! Well done to all those who took part.