Elliot Hall Surgery Walk 2 A healthier you is just You do not need to book 60 minutes, friendly health walk through Park Farm and back. Nearest over-ground station, . a walk away Just turn up on the day, but please: TIME: Every Sunday at 10.30-11.30am Just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day Ensure that you bring any relevant medication MEET: Meeting point: The Sundial at Arts • Centre HA5 4EA can help keep you healthy and makes with you BUS: H12, H14 you feel great. • Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to Harrow the start of the walk (you will have to fill in a Amersham to Chesham 2 Why walk? brief health questionnaire) SUNDAY Walk • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear We take the train to Amersham, walk 4.5 miles (1½ hours) Walking is truly accessible – almost everyone to Chesham station. The walk is mostly off-road, stile-free, Consult your GP before attending a walk if you Health can do it anywhere and at any time. It won’t cost • through fields and woods. you anything, and you don’t need any fancy have any health concerns TIME: Runs at 10am, 4th Sunday of every month from equipment to hit the pavement. May to October Please note: Walks are weekly unless it states If you still need convincing, here are a few positive MEET: Meeting point: Ticket barriers, Harrow-on-the-Hill otherwise – we walk rain or shine! Walks underground station things that walking can do for your health… BUS: 140, 340, 183, 223, 114, H9, H10, H11, H14, H17, • Help your heart and lungs work better H18, H19, 395, 182, 483, 258 Step right up… • Lower your blood pressure “What a life-enhancing discovery • Keep your weight down these Harrow Health Walks have been! Join other walkers for a leisurely NORDIC WALKING SESSIONS • Lighten your mood The satisfaction of getting a bit of exercise in • Keep your joints, muscles and bones strong the open air whilst chatting with new-found and social health walk near you… Want to try something different – friends on the walk. So much more rewarding Try Nordic Walking Sessions. Search Get Active Harrow than spending the same amount of time – or Harrow Health Walks are FREE and provide local Nordic Walking is perfect if you want to get a bit more more – sitting in front of the television.” residents with an opportunity to walk regularly active. It involves walking with poles which gently in a relaxed and friendly encourages a full body workout and helps reduce Barry M, pressure on the knee and hip joints. environment and enjoy You start with ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ – four sessions to some beautiful green spaces. learn the technique with an instructor which costs £30 Please click web link below including all equipment. Following this you can continue The walks are led by More People – More Active – More Often and then click the link ‘Find a walk’ to enjoy Nordic Walking in a group with a trained Nordic qualified leaders, who Walking walk leader every Tuesday at 11:00 meeting at for more information on organised ‘The Leaf’ sculpture on Lowlands Road HA1 3AJ. walks near you: encourage you to walk No poles are provided for this walk but www.walkingforhealth.org.uk at your own pace. you are given advice and encouraged Everyone is welcome, to buy them at a discount from Nordic regardless of age and Walking UK. or, click the walking icon from the web link below for more information fitness level. You can walk more at other times If you are interested in becoming a walk leader, on organised walks in Harrow: as the instructors offer their own full training is provided and it is FREE. Please email: paying sessions bookable through www.harrow.gov.uk/getactive harrowstriders.co.uk [email protected] Leaflet printed December 2017

Front Cover South Harrow Circular 3 Enderley Medical Centre 1 Circular 3 The Belmont Rattlers Walks 4 Recreation Park, South Hill Ave and surrounding area. Walk & Tai-chi This walk includes parts of Pinner Park Farm and Headstone (SUMMER WALKS ONLY – APRIL TO OCTOBER) Route includes rough ground and steep gradients. Manor Recreation Ground, the walking pace is likely to be A walk in two 90 minute parts. You can do either or both 30 minutes, friendly walk to Park. You can also moderate to fast, not a beginners walk. MONDAY TIME: Every Monday at 10.30-11.30am enjoy a free 30 minutes tai-chi session after the walk. walks and taken together it is a circular route. There is a TIME: Every Friday at 11am-12.15pm tea-break between them. It is a lovely ramble along an old MEET: South Harrow underground station ticket hall WEDNESDAY TIME: Every Wednesday Morning at 10am railway line which includes a steep gradient and mainly BUS: 114, 140, 258, 395, H9, H10, H12 MEET: North Harrow underground station MEET: In front of the surgery HA3 5HF rough ground. Waterproof footwear recommended after BUS: H9, H10, H18, H19, 183 wet weather. BUS: 140, 340, 182. 258 SATURDAY

FRIDAY TIME: On the second Saturday of the summer months Belmont Health Centre 2 2 Medical MEET: Part 1, 2-3.30pm: meet at the Side Walk Northwick Park Wanderers 3 Centre Walk of Harrow and Wealdstone Station 50 minutes, friendly walk to Byron Park and back. 50 minutes, friendly health walk through to Newton Farm Part 2, 4-5.30pm: meet at St John’s Church Some rough ground with occasional gradients. Usually follows Ecology Park to Newton Park West and back. TIME: Every Tuesday at 10-11am or Preston Road route. The route may vary. BUS: 140, 182, 186, 258, 340, H9, H10 (or you may get MEET: In front of the surgery HA3 7LT TIME: Every Friday at 11am

WEDNESDAY TIME: Every Wednesday at 10.30-11.30am the bus back from Stanmore: 340, H12, 142) MEET: In front of Roxbourne Medical Centre BUS: 186 MEET: Northwick Park underground station ticket hall BUS: H12 BUS: 223, 186, H10, H9, H14 Harrow Recreation Walkers 1 1 Beginners walk for new walkers or those less able. Very flat. GP Direct Walk Easier routes available – speak to the Walk Leaders. Route 4 1 Grim’s Dyke Heritage Trail RECREATION GROUND includes benches, a water fountain and toilets. Pinner Memorial Park WE RUN THIS LONGER, MORE CHALLENGING An easy circular walk in lovely West Harrow Recreation WALK FOR EXPERIENCED WALKERS TIME: Every Tuesday at 10.30-11am Beginners Stroll Ground. Come and hear a 5 min talk at the end of the walk TUESDAY Circular walk. Approximately 4.5 miles, including a rest break from a GP or a health professional. MEET: Hindes Rd Entrance to Harrow Recreation Ground This is a short, up to 30 minute, slower paced walk on mainly at the scenic Old Redding. Rough ground. Waterproof BUS: flat ground around the beautiful Pinner Memorial Park. Route TIME: Every Sunday 9.30-10.15am H14 directly or any bus stopping at Harrow Bus SATURDAY footwear recommended after wet weather. Station (meeting point 5 min walk) includes benches and toilets. This walk is great for those new MEET: Walk through the park entrance opposite Welbeck to walking or those who are less able to tackle our other TIME: The 1st Saturday of every month, 11am-1.15pm Road and turn left towards the concrete footpath. 3 walks. Paths and grassy areas can be slippery when wet so MEET: Arts Centre, adjacent to car park, Hatch End Harrow Three Parks Walk please ensure you have suitable footwear. BUS: H11, 114, 140

BUS: H14, H12 SUNDAY Harrow-on-the-Hill, Harrow Recreation Ground and West TIME: Every Thursday from 10-10.30am Harrow Park. Mostly flat, even ground although sometimes Headstone Manor Walk 1 with a steep hill at the start. MEET: The ‘Daisy’s in the Park’ Café at West House, Pinner Memorial Park 1 & Yoga TIME: Every Tuesday at 2-3.15pm Chandos Park Walk A short 30 minutes circular walk in Headstone Manor Recreation BUS: H11, H12, H13, 183 A beginners to intermediate circular walk in Chandos Park. MEET: Harrow-on-the-Hill underground station, THURSDAY Ground followed by a 30 minutes FREE yoga session. Lowlands Road side Pinner Walk 3 TIME: Every Saturday at 9-9.45am TIME: Every Sunday at 10.30-11am BUS: 114, 140, 183, 223, 340, H9, H10, H11, H14, H17, H18, H19 MEET: Chandos Park Outdoor Gym area Take a trip around historical Pinner. Most weeks the walks are MEET: At the car park area near the Hugs and one hour in duration with a completely flat walk on the third BUS: 288, 186, 79, 340 Giggles Nursery Thursday of month. BUS: H9, H10, H18, H19

? LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY SUITABLE FOR SATURDAY 2 TIME: Every Thursday at 10-11am* Ramblers 1 Easy, no gradients, even ground WHEELCHAIRS OR PUSHCHAIRS MEET: The ‘Daisy’s in the Park’ Café at West House, Pinner Mainly off road and very green. Can be muddy, especially 2 Moderate, some slight gradients, some after rain. The route varies. uneven ground INCLUDES STEPS Memorial Park 3 Moderate to difficult, includes gradients, OR STILES BUS: H11, H12, H13, 183 TIME: Every Saturday 10-11am mostly even ground BEYOND WALKING MEET: Rayners Lane underground station 4 Difficult, includes gradients, rough ground FOR HEALTH *There is a longer, more challenging walk on the first Thursday of the month (includes a hill, approximately 1hr 25 mins). BUS: H9, H10, H12, 398