Stirling Walking Network
Interested in finding a fun and easy way to get fit, lose weight and meet new friends? If yes, come along and join one of our walks.
The Stirling Walking Network project comprises of volunteer lead walks in local communities to increase the health and wellbeing of those who attend the walks. There is now a pathway of walks to take you from a gentle stroll to a more strenuous walk, enabling you to increase and maintain your fitness levels.
Who are the walks for? Everyone
Free beginner walks (average 2km) are for those who are new to walking or wanting to increase their activity levels and those who may be recovering from an illness or operation. These walks are usually on flat, even surfaces and last
between 30 - 45 minutes.
Paid longer walks (WALK FORWARD) - These walks (average 6-8km long) are for those who are looking for a more strenuous walk. These walks are at a faster pace, can be on uneven surfaces and have some small hills/inclines.
Paid Community Walks – West Stirling Villages – These walks (average 2-4km) are for regular walkers wanting some gentle exercise on reasonably flat, good surfaced paths.
The Raploch Evening Walk - restarts on Thursday 3rd May at 6.30pm meeting at the front entrance to the Raploch Community Campus. This walk will continue until Thursday 27th September 2012. Come & join us and enjoy getting out and about on summer evenings.
There are also longer
community walks run through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme. Contact Tel No: 01786 475800. See link
RSVP April-June 2012
Walk in the Park - Callander - weekly short walks around Callander take place on a Tuesday morning and in Killin on a Wednesday morning at 10.30am. For details of Loch Lomond and Trossachs Walk in the Park please click
link. For further information please contact Cathy Scott, Co-ordinator Walk in the Park Project on 01389 722600.
Getting Started
Beginner Health Walks: Please arrive 10 minutes early on your first day in order to fill in a short health questionnaire. No need to book. These walks take place weekly in Plean Country Park, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Killearn, St. Ninians, Raploch and the City Centre as well as locations in the National Park. Please call Active Stirling on 0300 028 0101 to request the schedule or for further details.
Paid Longer Walks: Please purchase a walking card (details on the download). Walks will be stamped on your card. The card is valid for a year from date of purchase. Please see the timetable for payment details.
Volunteering: We are always looking for Volunteers. The best place to start is to attend a local beginner walk in order to get a feel for the project.
To find out more:
For the Stirling Walking Network's days, times, meeting points download the following document:
Alternatively, please contact Tricia Cumming on 0300 028 0101 or mobile
Walking is known to:
Benefit Mental Health
Improve Health and Fitness
Protect against Illness and Help Manage Weight.
Join us for a stroll, socialising and some fresh air. We look forward to seeing you!
The Big Fit Walk 2012
During the week of 11th - 15th June, people all over the UK and beyond will be taking part in local Big Fit walks (a 30 minute fun walk in their local area) to promote the health benefits of walking. Started in 2004, the event last year attracted 14,000 walkers!
In Stirling, we are organising the following walks:
Monday 11th June
BFW at Plean Country Park - meet in the car park by Miners Statue at 1pm.
Tuesday 12th June
BFW in the National Park - meet at the park office, Main Street, Callander at 10.20am.
Friday 15th June
BFW at the Univesity of Stirling - meet at the front entrance to the Macrobert Arts Centre at 12.30pm
Friday 15th June
- 2 walks
BFW at the Raploch Community Campus - meeting at the front of the Community Campus at 9.45am and 1.45pm
In addition, you can organise your own local walk anytime in June - to register contact the Big Fit Walk team on (01324)614662 or e-mail
bigfitwalk@nhs.net. Search
http://www.bigfitwalk.co.uk/ and you will find web page with more information.