What is Walk into Wellness?
Walk into Wellness is a partnership comprised of the best walking providers from the community, voluntary, health and statutory sectors across Hartlepool. Their aim is to encourage more people to walk and experience the benefits that being outdoors and walking can have on physical and mental health issues.
How do I find a walking group near me?
Whether ability, cost, day/time, locale or interest is your top priority when deciding on which walking group to join, there is something for everybody - even if that means not joining a group at all and going it alone on a self-guided walk!
Have a look at the descriptions of the Walk into Wellness partners below to find out a little bit more about them to help you choose a walking group that is right for you.
A short 30 minute walk around the Headland every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays), starting at 10:30am. Followed by 30 minutes social and refreshments at Headland Library, ending at 11:30am.
Please meet inside the Headland Library next door to the Borough Hall 5-10 minutes before.
Hartlepool Community Hubs
Meet at Hornby Park every Thursday and Friday at 10.20am. Walks last up to an hour and a half.
Thursday walks are between 2-5 miles and Friday walks between 4-6 miles, depending on ability.
Meet at LilyAnne's every Wednesday at 11am for a short, low impact 20 minute walk. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to get out of the house and make new friends.
Free walking group, ran in conjunction with Wellness Walks With A New Perspective.
LilyAnne's Wellbeing Café
From a short 20-40 minute stroll around a park to 'Away Day' hikes in the wilderness,
A friendly community of walkers made up of all abilities. Free walks that run every weekday.
New Perspectives - North East Wellness Walking Group
Want to be more active and surround yourself with like-minded people? Join the Ramblers! With short 30-40 mins walks to walks lasting 90 minutes or more, there's something for everyone.
Free, guided walks supported by Walk Lead Volunteers from Hartlepool Borough Council
Wanting to improve your mental health by walking? If so, Red Balloons Peer Support Leaders with lived experience of ill mental health are at hand to listen, should you want to join one of their walks and talk about how you feel.
With 1:1 and Group Walk and Talk sessions, these 'safe space' walks are short walks of up to an hour.
Weekly guided walks starting from Hartlepool Walking and Cycling Hub located on 15 Church Street, TS24 7DJ.
Walks start at 11am on a Fridays and are aimed at beginners/intermediate walkers and are around 2 - 6 miles.
Free walking group, open to all. Departs The Annexe at 5pm on a Sunday.
Supported by qualified professionals.
What other walking opportunities are there in Hartlepool?
Walking Groups are not the only way to up your step count or be part of a community. Self-guided walks are a great way to explore undiscovered places right on your doorstep or you could join a Walking Sports Group and try your hand at a new sport or rekindle your love for an old favourite. Walking Sports are the same games, played at a slower pace.
Self-guided Walks and other Walking Sports
Walking Football
Monday - 2pm - 3pm
Brierton Sports Centre
£2.50
Walking Netball
Friday - 10am - 10:45am
Brierton Sports Centre
£5 (non-members), £4 (members) & £3 (concession)
Hartlepool Borough Council
Hartlepool Borough Council in conjunction with Explore Hartlepool have produced a series of beautifully, illustrated walking guides.
Each features an interactive map, giving detailed route instructions, information on the area and a range of family friendly activties to do while exploring.
Smash old habits and build healthier new ones this year with Hartlepool Sport's, Move Mania challenge.
A downloadable booklet, full of free, fun ideas for how to turn the school run into school fun, how long can you keep your active streak going?
Walking Basketball
Tuesday - 7pm - 8pm
High Tunstall School
First session free then £3 per session
West Hartlepool Rugby Club
Walking Rugby
Wednesday - 7pm - 8pm
West Hartlepool Rugby Club
Free
