There is compelling evidence of the benefit of moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking and cycling. Those who participate regularly, enjoy considerably longer life expectancy and improved mental health; for example, regular walking has been shown to relieve stress and half the risk of developing heart disease.
Guided Walks have been incorporated into the Active Together Programme (see below). Cycling and walking are ideal forms of physical activity, More about cycling
Active Together Programme
Active Together is a county wide scheme designed to get more people involved in physical activity 3x 30 minutes a week in 7 districts/boroughs across Leicestershire. Active Together North West Leicestershire provides physical activity sessions in varied community venues and outdoors for you to take part in either for free or at a small fee. More about Active Together.
Walks and Rides Links
LCC provide a local database of walking and cycling routes in Leicestershire.
Life Cycle UK is a unique charity that helps people take up cycling.
Visit the National Forest's official website.
Walkjogrun is a running route planner and a distance/speed calculator.
WHI provide a website for walking beginners.
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
Walkit
Walking groups
Please follow the link below for contacts and websites for local rambling and walking groups in North West Leicestershire. More about local walking groups.
Local Walking Book
David Jones and David Buxton are local ramblers who have produced walking guidebooks for the North West Leicestershire District.
Copies of the Coalville book are available from Ashby Tourist Information Centre. Telephone: 01530 411767
There is compelling evidence of the benefit of moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking and cycling. Those who participate regularly, enjoy considerably longer life expectancy and improved mental health; for example, regular walking has been shown to relieve stress and half the risk of developing heart disease.
