HINTS FOR WALKING Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear suitable supportive footwear. Walk to increase breathing but not to exhaust. Drink plenty of water. Remember to bring any necessary medication e.g. Winter Walks, January–March 2017 inhaler. Tell a walk leader if you are leaving a walk.

You can see pictures from most of our past walks on our webpage here: http://www.troopers-hill.org.uk/strollers/pastwalks.htm.

Up to 1 mile (10-30 mins) Moderate Inclines Cafe Available Pub/Lunch

1 – 2 miles (30–60 mins) Steep Inclines Steps Bus or Coach Trip

Rural or 2 – 3 miles Challenging (60-90 mins) Terrain Uneven Ground Train Trip The St George Strollers organise regular, healthy walks in or around the vicinity of St George, East .

Probability of Walks are open to all, but please contact Nicola if you are new to Mud Buggy Friendly Toilets Available Wheelchair Accessible walking with us or have additional needs. Please arrive 10 mins early if you are joining us for the first time.

Picnic Rest Opportunity Opportunities Guided Walk Stiles www.bristol.gov.uk/healthwalks www.walkingforhealth.org.uk For further information, please contact: More information and photos of our previous walks at: Nic Ferris http://www.troopers-hill.org.uk/strollers/ (Inner City & East Bristol Health Improvement Practitioner) 07810506738 / 01173521283 [email protected]

Your local contact is Liz Scott: 0117 952 2513 or Email: [email protected]

Symb Date Walk Meeting Point Transport Description Symbolsols The Beehive Every St George Centre These are Level 1 walks which are suitable for those recovering 1 Tuesday Park Stroll Stretford Road, from illness or injury and anyone who wishes to improve their 10.30 fitness. Cascade Cascade Steps A simple linear walk along familiar paths following water, then up Friday Steps To City Centre through Netham Park to finish at Redfield. The walk will be on surfaced 13th Jan Redfield 10.15 am paths apart from Netham Park (grass). Leader: Peter

From Pile Marsh/Terrell A short bus trip to our start point in to walk through 4 First Thurs Water to Gardens Bus Stop green spaces, enjoying views across the city, to our destination of Bus 26th Jan Windmill (BS5 9NY) Windmill Hill City Farm. Option to buy refreshments at cafés in No.36 10.00 am Bedminster. Choice of buses for the return journey. Leader: Susan

Lawrence Hill A circular walk, on pavements, around East Clifton where we can Train Mon A Stroll admire the beautiful buildings, a cathedral and several churches. Two Train Station, To 13th Around East sets of steps (one at the station). End at shopping centre. Lidl Platform Clifton Feb Clifton Option of several bus routes for return to The Centre, or train. Train 10.30 am Down fare £1.50 single (less in a group). Leader: June Pile Marsh/ A linear walk through Stockwood Open Space Local Nature Reserve First Tues Open Space Terrell Gardens starting at Hungerford Gardens and then making use of the Whitchurch Bus 28th Feb Nature Bus Stop Railway Path to visit a section of the Brislington Brook. Possibility of No.36 Reserve 10.00 am mud. Return by bus no.36. Leader: Peter

Crofts End Church We last did this walk through St George’s lesser known green spaces in Wed “What’s 1 Crofts End Rd 2012. Come & see what’s new including play areas and wood sculptures

15th Mar New?” BS5 7UW by Andy O’Neil. The walk ends at the St George Park entrance on 10.00 am Chalks Rd. Leader: Susan

Unexpected A circular walk, starting & ending at Hospital. We will walk Croydon Street Wessex Mon Green on pavements & paths around Northville visiting several green spaces Bus Stop Bus 27th Mar Spaces In including the little known Poet’s Park and Millennium Green. Return by 10.05 am No.506 Northville choice of bus from the hospital. Leader: June

Thursday East & Central Partnership Walk Walk 1: St George Park: 0.5-1 Mile/30-45 minutes 30th A March Meet Up Walk 2: St George Park & Avonview Cemetery: 2 miles/60 minutes, paved paths, inclines March The Beehive Centre 10.50 am Stretford Rd BS5 7AW Walk 3: Follow The Track: 3 miles/90 minutes, grass paths, uneven ground, inclines