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Walk on Hebrides

Project contact

Local Authority
Western Isles
Contact Details
Norma Macleod
01851 76 2017
norma.macleod1@nhs.scot
Web address
http://www.promotionswi.scot.nhs.uk/?page_id=488

When & Where

Please see the individual walks below for times and locations

The Walk on Hebrides walking project provides opportunities for people across the Outer Hebrides to be physically active through Health Walks.

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. Participants can start off small and increase their pace and distance over time.

Walking is a simple way to increase physical activity. It's an all-round great activity for all ages and fitness levels, which can improve health, help with weight loss, make you feel good and it's free: you just need some comfy shoes!

Macmillan Cancer Support approved Cancer Friendly Health Walks are offered in partnership with Move More Western Isles. Walk Leaders on these walks are trained to support those attending who are affected by cancer; people living with cancer, their friends, family and carers.

Some Health Walk Leaders can undertake simple strength and balance exercises with walkers, which can help to promote independence and reduce the risk of falls.

To find a Health Walk near you visit: https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/walking-for-health/health-walks/health-walk-projects-in-your-area/walk-project/walk-on-hebrides

For further information please contact:

Lewis and Harris: Karen Peteranna, NHSWI Health Improvement Practitioner, tel. (01851) 762017 or email: karen.peteranna@nhs.net

Uist & Barra: Marion Matheson, NHSWI Health Improvement Practitioner, tel. (01870) 602 588 or email: marion.matheson1@nhs.net

Health Walks within this project

Walk on Hebrides

Berneray Health Walk

Day:
Tuesday
Time:
11.30am
Info

Cuairt & Cèilidh

Day:
Thursday
Time:
1pm
Info

Cuairt-slàinte na Hearadh / North Harris Health Walk

Day:
Thursday
Time:
11:00
Info

Easy Walk & Talk

Day:
Monday
Time:
12:30
Info

Get on Track

Day:
Wednesday
Time:
13.15
Info

Grimsay Health Walk

Day:
Wednesday
Time:
11am
Info

Lochboisdale Health Walk

Day:
Monday
Time:
1.30
Info

Northbay Buggy Walk

Day:
Tuesday
Time:
11:30
Info

Northbay Walk

Day:
Friday
Time:
10.30am
Info

Pairc & Kinloch Walks

Day:
Saturday
Time:
11am
Info

Walk and Talk

Day:
Tuesday
Time:
14:00
Info