Stoke-on-Trent : FSC 'Closer to home, Circular Walks' - West Midlands
Last updated 14 May 2010
A Closer to Home walk
These led short health walks are completely free and take place every day around the beautiful parks and greenways in Stoke-on-Trent- funded by Stoke Primary care Trust.
They last between 30 and 45 minutes and are for all ages and abilities- most involve no steps, stiles or inclines and are wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
For a description of each of the walks, including maps and photos, go to www.stadiumcommunities.org.uk and click on 'Closer to home, Circular Walks,' or join us on Facebook!
Our walks
Saturday - Bucknall Park- 10.30am 3rd Saturday in the month Meet at Bucknall Park cafe
Saturday - Park Hall- 10.30am Every 1st and 3rd weekend in the month Meet in the car park
Saturday - Westport Lake- 2pm Every 1st and 3rd weekend in the month Meet at the visitors centre
Sunday - Hanley Park- 2pm Every 2nd Sunday in the month Meet at the Boughey Road gates Monday - Caldon Canal Wellness walks- 12 noon 2nd and 4th Monday in the month Meet at Changes, 11 Birch Terrace, Opposite Hanley Bus Station
Monday- Ford Green Nature Reserve Welness walk- 2pm 1st and 3rd Monday in the month Meet outside Ford Green Hall cafe, Smallthorne
Monday - Hanley Park- 2pm Every week Meet in Norfolk Street Surgery
Monday - Burslem Park History walk- 2pm Every second and fourth Monday Meet at the pavillion Tuesday - Smithpool- 9.30am Every week Meet at Fenton Children's centre, Temple Street
Tuesday - Westport Lake- 2pm Every week Meet at the visitors centre Tuesday- Bradley Village- 6pm Every first and third Tuesday in the month Meet ath the Bradely Village reception
Wednesday - Meir- 10.00am Every week Meet at the Meir Park Residents Association
Wednesday - Fenton Park- 10.30am Every third Wednesday in the month Meet at the Bassilow road park gates
Wednesday - Tunstall Park- 10.30am Every week Meet at the Community Centre Cafe Wednesday - Berry Hill Fields- 1.15pm Every week Meet at Treehouse children’s centre Wednesday - Longton Park- 2pm The second and last Wednesday in the month Meet at the Aynsley Pavilion
Thursday - Weston Sprink- 9.30am The first and third Thursday in the month Meet at the corner of Coyney Grove and Weston Road
Thursday - Trentham Canal- 11am 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month Meet at the Toby Carvery on Longton Road
Thursday - Central Forest Park- 12.30pm 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month Meet at the Dudson centre reception, Hanley
Thursday - Meir Park, 2pm 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month Meet at St Clares Church, Lysander Road
Friday - Blurton- 10am 1st Friday in the Month Meet at Blurton Community centre, Oakwood road
Friday - Longton Park- 10am Every week Meet at Westfield Childrens centre, Longton
Friday- Burslem Park- 2pm Every week Meet at the Heritage room in the park's pavillion
Walking is good for your physical and mental wellbeing. If you have a particular health issue we may be able to tailor a walk to meet your individual needs, so please give us a call so that we can discuss how best we can help you.
Events
Historical walk around Burslem Park Monday 10th and 24th May 1pm Led by historian Mike Watson Meet at the park pavillion heritage room, oppostite the bandstand
Taster Walk Park Hall Meet at St Andrews Church Centre, Weston Coyney 26th May and 30th June 12 noon Half-Term Canal Nature Spotters Tuesday 1st June and Saturday 5th June 2pm Meet at Westport Lake Visitors centre
Taster Walk Middelport Health Centre Wed 3rd June 12.45pm
Butterly and Insects Walk with Dr David Skingsley Sat 5th June 10am Meet at the park hall vistors centre Please call 01782 331889 to book for this event
Sponsored walk for the Douglas MacMillan Hospice Tunstall Park to Kidsgrove Sun 6th June 10am Meet at Floral Hall Cafe in Tunstall Park
5km walk- Cancer Research Race for Life Tues 8th June 7:30 Meet at Trentham Gardens For more information or to register visit the website www.raceforlife.org NB Women only walk
World Environment Day Health Walks in Park Hall Sat 12th June - Time not yet confirmed Meet at Park Hall Visitors centre
Historical walk around Burslem Park Monday 14th and 28th June 1pm Led by historian Mike Watson Meet at the park pavillion heritage room, oppostite the bandstand
Wildflower Meadow Sefari Sat 3 July 1.30pm Meet at the park hall vistors centre Please call 01782 331889 to book for this event
Bat Walk Sat 14th August 1pm Meet at the park hall vistors centre Please call 01782 331889 to book for this event
Bug Hunt Walk Sat 18th August 1pm Meet at the park hall vistors centre Please call 01782 331889 to book for this event
Sponsored walk for Douglas MacMillan Hospice Saturday September 18th Meet at Westport Lake Visitors Centre
Stoke-on-Trent : FSC 'Closer to home, Circular Walks' - West Midlands
Waymarked walks
Links with healthcare professionals
Walks for specific health conditions
Refreshments
Written walk information available
Suitable for pushchairs
Themed walks
Suitable for wheelchairs
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