Health Walks in Middleton Cheney

2nd Monday

2 miles start at 10.00am – Meet and finish near the Red Lion

Dates 13th Sept. 11th Oct. 8th Nov. 13th Dec. 14th Feb.

3rd Monday

3 miles start at 10.30am – Unless otherwise advertised, meet and finish at The New Inn. Watch press for details.

Dates 20th Sept. 18th Oct. 15th Nov. 20thDec. 21st Feb.

1st Friday

4 – 5 miles start at 10.00am – Meet near the Red Lion, finish at The New Inn.

Dates 3rd Sept. 1st Oct. 5th Nov. 3rd Dec. 7th Jan. 4th Feb.

Local contacts: Angela & Roy on 01295 710143 or Monty on 01295 711 780. For further info: Colin Hull on 01327 322 337 –email colinhull@southnorthants.gov.uk

Please note that everyone walks at their own risk. All walks may involve crossing fields with animals in them and climbing stiles as necessary. It is advisable to wear suitable clothing and footwear. Refreshments are available after all walks. Sorry no dogs allowed. The Friday walk is Grade A standard and is aimed at those who have walking experience and/or would like more of a challenge.

Largely as a result of the enthusiasm of our founding walk leaders, Angela & Roy Clements, the village walks continue to go from strength to strength, with over 150 participants signed onto the local scheme. These walks are part of the South Northants ‘Walking for Health’ programme. 

The various length walks are intended to improve stamina and lead to better health. All are of a social nature and refreshments are available afterwards if required. The different grades of walk are held on the following days of each month:- 

1st Friday         (4-5 miles– Leader – Roy) – 10.00am:

Meet near the Red Lion; refreshments at The New Inn

2nd Monday     (1.5 - 2 miles – Roy) – 10.00am:

Meet near the Red Lion; refreshments at Take Thyme

3rd Monday      (3 miles – alternately Roy/Monty) – 10.30am:

Meet near The New Inn; refreshments at the New Inn

4th Monday      (1.5 – 2 miles – Leader - Monty) – 10.00am:

Meet at the Village Hall; refreshments in Parish Meeting Room

For further details of any of the above walks from Roy on 710143 or Monty on 711780.

Later in the spring, starting on Wednesday, 12th May at 2.00pm, it is intended to start monthly, 30 minute, ‘Rehab Walks’ around the pavements of the village organised by leaders, Janet & Len. These new shorter walks are for those who find the 1.5 – 2 mile walks, (which may involve footpaths across fields and a few stiles), too arduous. They will also be suitable for anyone recuperating from illness. Carers and friends are welcome. These walks will start & finish at the Library which will kindly be open for refreshments afterwards. Please contact 0794 644 8622 for more details if required.

3 - Miler Health Walk

Please meet at the New Inn (not the Red Lion) at 10.30 am on Monday 15th February for the first of this year's walks.  (In future all of these 3-milers will start and end at the New Inn). We will look forward to seeing you all

Health Walk - 14th December

Meet near the Red Lion at 10.00 am on Monday 14th December for a 2-mile walk and natter, finishing at the Take Thyme cafe.  For further information Tel. 01295 710143.

This year's Christmas Social and Buffet will take place on Monday 21st December at the New Inn, starting at just after 12 noon. Tickets £3.00 each available from Roy or Monty and payable in advance. All past and present Health Walkers welcome. The tickets are selling fast so if you are interested in coming please buy your ticket  now.  For further information Tel 710143 or 711780. 

Health Walks

Health walks are part of the ‘Walking the Way to Health’ national initiative, which has been developed by local partners. The walks aim to provide opportunities for people who currently do no exercise to take advantage if this free, easy and beneficial activity. Trained walk leaders will be leading the walks. All walks start at 10.00am.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the day. Please note that the walks may involve crossing fields with animals in them, climbing stiles as necessary and that dogs are NOT allowed on these walks. Also note that it is advisable to wear suitable clothing a footwear.

The Friday walk requires a greater degree of fitness. At the end of the walks, most people stop for refreshments and a chat. Why not come along and share in this popular activity, meet new people and enjoy the local countryside?

For more information contact: Colin Hull Tel: 01327 322337

E-mail: colinhull@southnorthants.gov.uk