1. Hertfordshire Health Walks a popular county wide programme of free short, regular walks led by trained volunteers and graded to suit all fitness levels and abilities

2. St Albans Health Walks Walks take place in various locations across the city and throughout the district*, all year round, on a weekly or fortnightly basis including weekends and also Evenings during the summer. *For walks in and around Harpenden see our Harpenden & Villages Health Walks This summer check out five of our Olympic Health Walks and get a prize. See the website or pick up a leaflet for details.

3. Why walk? a great way of meeting new people - most walks finish in the pub for a drink and a natter a chance to get outside in your local green spaces and countryside – helping to combat stress, depression and anxiety brisk walking helps reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's, bowel cancer and can help prevent osteoporosis, high blood pressure, stroke and coronary heart disease

4. What our health walkers say… “The concept of graded walks is a very positive idea. Together with other participants my health has improved via various strategies and the walks for health are an important component.” “The health walks are just great. Excellent leaders, good routes, good pubs for a drink afterwards. Thanks!” “In the days of the credit crunch what can be better than a good walk followed by a cup of tea – good for us and our wallet!”

5. Your next steps….. 1.Pick up a leaflet in the waiting room or from your GP 2. Choose a St Albans Health Walk 3. Just turn up! INFO: www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks Healthwalks.cms@hertscc.gov.uk 01462 459395www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalksHealthwalks.cms@hertscc.gov.uk Why not follow us on www.facebook.com/hertscms or www.twitter.com/hertscmswww.facebook.com/hertscmswww.twitter.com/hertscms