Volunteer Walk Leaders make healthy walks possible throughout the New Forest. Community First New Forest offers one day training courses, free of charge.

Jan Barratt, Healthy Walks Administrator says “We would like to offer weekly walks in all areas of the New Forest. To do this, each walk needs at least 3 Walk Leaders who can cover the walks. We are also looking to introduce walks to new areas particularly in the Blackfield and Fawley area.”

To make sure our leaders feel well equipped for leading walks, we offer them a full day's training with an accompanying manual. The training focuses on the practicalities of leading a health walk, but also touches on the benefits of walking, route planning and leading walkers with special requirements.

Walking is proven to improve health and happiness and is excellent for getting to know new people and learning about the local area.

If you feel you can offer a group of people an opportunity to enjoy regular walks in friendly company then please contact Jan Barratt, Healthy Walks at [email protected], call 07788 558864 to find out more or visit www.cfnf.org.uk/healthy-walks/

Why not sign up now using our online booking form