Health Walks

Supported by Paths For All

Mid Morning Meander

Friday Morning, 1 hour gentle Health Walk along Crinan Canal

Meeting at 10am

Millers Bridge, Crinan Canal

Lochgilphead

 

Monday Evening Wellness Walk

A 1 hour moderately paced, street lit, health walk around Lochgilphead

Meeting at 7pm

The Monument on the Front Green

Lochgilphead

We walk whatever the weather, so please wear appropriate clothing. There’s no need to book, unless otherwise stated, so turn up on the day.

Walker Agreement

By taking part in the walk, you are agreeing the following:

  1. I won’t take part in the walk if I should be self-isolating, have been overseas and are required to quarantine in the past 10 days or am displaying symptoms that could be signs of the Coronavirus (according to Scottish Government’s most recent guidance).
  2. I’ll provide my contact details for the purpose of being contacted through the Track and Trace system if required.
  3. I’ll only walk if I am fit and well enough, and it’s up to me to assess if I can do the Health Walk safely.
  4. If I have any concerns about my ability to participate in the walk, I’ll talk to a Walk Leader or a health professional.
  5. I’ll respect the fact that others might be feeling anxious about being in a group again and give them personal space if they request it.
  6. I reserve the right to wear a mask or face covering if I’m concerned and feel safer doing so.
  7. I’ll be mindful of other members of the public during the walk and stand to the side to let them pass if necessary.
  8. I’ll tell a Walk Leader if I feel unwell while out on the walk or if I am leaving the walk before it has ended.
  9. If I develop Coronavirus symptoms following the walk, I’ll notify Test and Protect teams of my contact with the group and pass on details of the Project Coordinator.
  10. I understand that I come on this Health Walk at my own risk.

Walk Leader Agreement

As Walk Leaders we have committed to the following:

  1. We have tried to make this walk as safe as possible by doing a risk assessment of the route. This included trying to find a quiet route with plenty of space.
  2. All staff and volunteers leading this walk have done the Paths for All Walk Leader training course.
  3. We have tried to find a walk that is suitable for everyone, bearing in mind some of us might not have been very active for a while and may need to take things easy at first.
  4. We will describe the route and any hazards to you before we start walking and will let you decide how far you want to walk.
  5. We reserve the right to ask a walker to leave the walk if they are displaying symptoms that could be related to Coronavirus or are not respecting other’s personal space.

 

Finally, as walkers and Walk Leaders we agree to respect each other.

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Walk for physical health

Walking can help to prevent a range of health conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, some cancers and Alzheimer’s. It can help reduce falls in older adults, help you sleep better, help to manage pain and a wide range of long term conditions.

Walk for mental health

It’s been proven to have a positive effect on our mental health too, especially if we get into green spaces to do it. Walking can increase feelings of self-esteem, improve mood, and reduce anxiety and depression

Walk for social health

Walking is a great way to improve your social health. It’s been shown to combat loneliness, increase your connections with other people and help you feel connected in your community. This is especially true if you join a walking group or one of our Health Walks.

Walk for the environment

The personal benefits of walking are clear. But walking more can have a much wider effect on society too. By reducing car use and increasing walking, we can reduce air pollution and traffic congestion, creating huge environmental benefits. Communities where walking is more common have stronger local economies and more walkable environments have been linked to a better quality of life.