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Put Your West Foot Forward - Walking Programme
"Put Your West Foot Forward" is a project which aims to encourage people in West Lothian to become more active by encouraging them to walk more. To achieve this the projects is committed to developing a programme of short health walks based within local communities. The health walks are targeted at those who have been inactive for sometime and are short e.g. 20 - 60 mins and cover 1/2 mile to 3 miles depending on the group's ability. Walks use local amenities to make the walks accessible to most people, e.g. walks around the town, local parks, community woodland areas and open spaces. Walk routes are specifically selected with beginners in mind. Local walks are available in Armadale, Bathgate, Broxburn, Craigshill, Fauldhouse, Winchburgh and Whitburn. "A Walk on the Inside" is also available and is an indoor walk around The Centre in Livingston, designed for people recovering from illness or operations or for those new to activity.
Phone:01506 775207
Fax: 01506 775265
Address: Health Walk Development Officer, West Lothian Council, Development Planning & Environment, County Buildings, High Street, Linlithgow. EH49 7EZ.
Town:Linlithgow
Times: Walks meet on a weekly basis. Contact Rili for an up-to-date walk programme.
Disabled facilities: Yes, phone for more information.
Fees:All walks are free.
Eligibility:Walking is suitable for all ages and abilities, including those recovering from illness. In addition the walks offer company and social support. Anyone can join a walk or volunteer as walk leaders, referrals from all health professionals' welcome.
Further info: To encourage people to walk more the project will be recruiting and training local volunteers as walk leaders to provide short led walks in the West Lothian area. For more details contact Rili Craig, Health Walk Development Officer on 01506 775207 or e-mail: rili.craig@westlothian.gov.uk
Online:
rili.craig@westlothian.gov.uk
http://www.pathstohealth.org.uk
