Walking for wellbeing
Walking is often overlooked as a form of exercise, even though it's simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier and as little as 10 minutes a day, counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.
We're lucky to have so much beautiful countryside on our doorstep in Herefordshire, with over 2,000 miles of footpaths to explore, including...
- 15 circular, signposted walking routes, ranging from 2 to 10 miles. Download a free route map from Herefordshire Council's website.
- 12 circular walking routes, ranging from 3 to 7 miles (although there's also a 43 mile route too!). Find route guides on the Visit Herefordshire website.
The Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Herefordshire's Wellbeing Walks are free and friendly short group walks across the county. All of our walks are led by experienced Ramblers Wellbeing Walks leaders along tried and tested routes.
Walks are taken at a steady pace and will be over easy ground, making them suitable for everyone.
As you'll be walking with others, you'll feel safe, be supported, and have fun along the way. Not only are they a great first step towards becoming more active, but they are also a great way to meet new people with many of our walks stopping for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat afterwards.
There is no need to book online you can simply turn up at the starting point 10-15 minutes before the walk is due to start.
For details of Wellbeing Walks available in Herefordshire please visit the Ramblers website.
If you would like to join a walking group but are looking for something a bit more challenging, the groups listed on our Walking groups page may be more suitable for you.