A number of free health walks are being held throughout the Outer Hebrides. A Health Walk is a short, social, local, low level led walk that can be adapted to suit the needs of the walkers. Health Walks are free and can be anything from 10–60 minutes.Why walking? Walking is a simple way to increase your physical activity, it is good for all round health, can help to improve your mood and it’s free – you just need some comfy shoes! Walks are being held in the following areas….
| WALKING GROUP | WHEN | MEETING POINT | WALK LEADER CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stornoway Walk | Every Thursday at 11am | Porters Lodge (Archway by roundabout across from Spar) | Karen Peteranna, tel. 01851 762016 / Email: karen.peteranna@nhs.net |
| Laxdale Walk | Contact Walk Leader | Laxdale Community Hall | Laura Macleod, tel. 07725 054 759 |
| North Harris Walk | Contact Walk Leader | North Harris Medical Practice, Tarbert | Joanne O’Donnell, tel. 01851 701623 / Email: joanne.odonnell@nhs.net |
| Balivanich Walk | Every Tuesday at 2pm | Balivanich Community Clinic, Balivanich | Marion Matheson, tel. 01870 602588 / Email: marion.matheson1@nhs.net |
| Lochboisdale Walk | Every Wednesday at 6.30pm | Old Tourist Office, Lochboisdale | Marion Matheson, tel. 01870 602588 / Email: marion.matheson1@nhs.net |
For further information please contact Karen Peteranna, NHS Western Isles Health Walks Coordinator, tel. 01851 762016 / Email: karen.peteranna@nhs.net