Take a stroll around the park this autumn

Date of issue: Monday, 14 September 2009

A series of free autumn walks has been arranged for local Carlisle residents.

Walking is one of the best ways to improve fitness and maximise health benefits. The opportunity to take the first steps to a healthier lifestyle has been put in place by Carlisle City Council.

As part of the free programme, there is a chance to take part in Short Park Health Walks, held on Mondays and Wednesdays, every week except on Bank Holidays. These are held every Monday, 2.30pm, at Chance’s Park (meet at Morton Community Centre) and every Wednesday, 2pm at Melbourne Park (meet outside Lakeland Gate Hotel car park, Warwick Road).

The Walking your Way to Health is held on Wednesdays, starting at 10.30am. Events planned this autumn include:

• 23rd September - Melbourne Park. Meet at the Lakeland Gateway Hotel car park, Warwick Road. This will take an hour to complete.
• 21st October - Carlisle Cemetery. Meet at Richardson Street entrance. This will take three quarters an hour to complete.
• 4th November - Wetheral. Meet at The Wheatsheaf Inn. This will take an hour to complete.
• 18th November - Thursby. Meet at the village green. This will take an hour to complete.
• Tuesday Trundle, walking longer and further, held on Tuesdays, starting at 10am:
• 15th September - Coombs Wood. Meet on the bridge in Armathwaite village, roadside parking is available. This will take around two and a half hours to complete.
• 29th September - Castle Carrock Reservoir. Meet on the village green in Castle Carrock, roadside parking is available. This will take two hours to complete.
• 13th October - Gilsland and the River Irthing. Meet in the car park beside Gilsland School. This will take two and three quarters of an hour to complete.

For further information about the walking programme, telephone 01228 817370.