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A regular programme of walking... Here are a few useful tips to enjoy your walk and keep ... keeps your heart strong your heart healthy. ... improves muscle strength • If you’re not in the habit of taking regular exercise, start slowly, enjoy ... helps to manage your weight being out and about and gradually build up to the recommended 30 minutes walking a day. ... makes you feel good • Drink a glass of water before and after your walk and, don’t forget, BUT, ABOVE AL L - WALKING IS FUN d

wear good, comfortable shoes. r PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • Gradually warm up at the beginning o and cool down towards the end. ...reduces risk for several chronic f

diseases including heart disease, x Remember, loose clothing is more

• high blood pressure, osteoporosis, e comfortable and in winter, choose layers rather than thick, chunky clothes. anxiety and depression. For health benefits you need to walk at a hearty W • Why not try to incorporate walking into your daily activities. Walk to pace for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. You can accumulate the 30 minutes or more y work, to meetings or the shops. t The list is endless.... over two or three shorter sessions. n

• If you have a history of heart trouble u or other significant medical illness,

Help to maintain Slí routes o talk to your doctor before you start. Please report any dangerous obstacles or missing / damaged signs to: C • Stop if you experience unusual

symptoms such as chest pain, ,

dizziness or breathlessness, and s consult your doctor. s

• Why not invite your friends, family ® o or work colleagues to join you when Slí na Sláinte you go walking... The Irish Heart Foundation. R 4 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, 4. Tel: 01-668 5001 Fax: 01-668 5896 w e mail : info @irishheart.ie • www.irishheart.ie • Helpline : 1890 432 787 SUPPORTED BY COUNTY COUNCIL © Irish Heart Foundation - 2009 e Supported by the Department of Health and Children and AND NEW ROSS U.D.C.

The Irish Sports Council N The Slí route in New Ross is /Dublin 8.7Km and follows the ring road (N30) around the Town and along the river. Beginning at the bridge Slí na Sláinte stands for 'path to where you will see a map sign health'. Developed by the Irish of the route, you follow the Mountgarrett Heart Foundation - the national Castle Quay along the River Barrow and

heart and stroke charity - it's the NEW ROSS then the Wexford Road for 3 Km.

C outgoing way to make walking H

E The route then turns onto The far more enjoyable. Already, it's R

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O Continuing along Mountgarrett in Europe and other parts of the A G.A.A. D Road past the G.A.A. Grounds, world too! And no wonder, New Ross Slí na Sláinte - 8.7km Grounds you will see the ruins of because it's a fun, healthy way Short Loop - 4.7km Mountgarrett Castle. for the average adult to Long Loop - 7.1km accumulate the recommended Town Park Loop - 400m At the junction with the 30 minutes of Enniscorthy Road you turn back physical activity towards the Town along Cherries m 0 on most, or 3 Road with a beautiful view of preferably all days 7 IRISHTOWN the River Barrow by your side. of the week. Bridge The route follows the one way system into the Town to bring

T You'll find H Good Counsel you back to the bridge once E College Slí na Sláinte B more. Harbour O walking routes (N25) Office S H

E Here you can feel proud all over Ireland. Y The Thosel E A N for having completed the 8.7Km! They are marked U (Town Hall) Q by bright, colourful signposts E H Recommended as a which are not numbered and are T daytime walk situated at 1 km intervals. Town Park Wexford Rosslare Simply follow the Km signs, Running New Ross (N25) Vocational School set your pace to suit your Track enjoyment and you'll quickly feel better and get fitter. You Brandon House 8.7Km W Hotel will also experience a great E X sense of achievement. FO R D Industrial R O A Estate D

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