Peak Park Leisure Walks

Peak Park Leisure Walks were set up in 1992 and are a partnership between the Peak District National Park Authority and the High Peak and Dales Primary Care Trust.

The walks provide a high level of support for people of all ages and abilities who are not able to access other walks or do not have the confidence to go for a walk without support.

These walks encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles; the walks benefit the participant’s mental health and physical fitness and give them the opportunity to enjoy visiting their National Park.

To join the Leisure Walks, participants need to register with the scheme and meet the qualifying criteria which would be one or more of the following:

• Lack of transport
• Low income
• Social isolation
• Old age
• Health problem or disability that prevents the walker from accessing other guided walks

Ten leisure walks are co-ordinated each year, Community Transport and a packed lunch is provided. There is the opportunity of moving on by joining the Next Steps programme which links with the Ranger Guided Walks.

For more information about these walks call Chris Porter on 01629 816288 or e-mail Christina.Porter@peakdistrict.gov.uk.