The Walking the Way to Health Initiative in North Lincolnshire currently have Led Walks that are being run all over the county. All led walks are free and most are no longer than 3 miles each. All of the walks are led and supported by at least 2 trained walk leaders, one with first aid equipment. Everybody is welcome to go along and join any of the walks. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day and find one of the walk leaders (they will be wearing a high visibility walk leader top). Being physically active on a regular basis can significantly improve your health and fitness. Walking is ideal for building exercise into your everyday life. It is also a perfect way to see the natural environment around you. Physical inactivity has been described as the 'Silent Killer of our time'. Lack of physical activity is one of the biggest causes of illness. The World Health Organisation has found that nearly 60% of adult men and women do not take enough exercise to benefit their health. A person weighing 62kg (just under 10 stones) would burn 12 calories per minute if they were running a mile in 9 minutes = 108 calories in total The same person would burn 5 calories per minute if they were walking a mile in 20 minutes = 100 calories in total So it shows you do not have to run to burn off calories!! Walking is just as good! The idea of the walks is to help improve peoples health. They are encouraged to walk at thier own pace, but at a pace, which makes their heart beat a little faster and their breathing a little quicker. The following are a selection of walks taking place in the Scunthorpe area; EVERY FRIDAY 10.30am Normanby Park Walks, Meet in the main car park, 3 walks available for differing abilities 1 � 3 miles Tues 12th October 10.30am, Worlaby Meet on Main Street, Worlaby. 3.1 miles Tues 12th October 10.30am Willoughton / Hemswell Meet at Village green near the Bus Shelter in Willoughton off B1398 Kirton Lindsey Road 3.5miles Weds 13th October 10am Ancholme Leisure Centre Walk Meet in the caf� foyer at Ancholme Leisure Centre, Brigg 2-3 miles Thurs 14th October 10.30am Hibaldstow Meet at St Hybalds Church , Church Street, Hibaldstow 2.5 miles Thurs 14th October 2.15pm Park walk from the Museum Meet in front of the Museum , Oswald Road, Scunthorpe 2.7 miles Tues 19th October 10.30am Epworth South Meet at Holmes and Gardens garden centre, Epworth 2.7 miles Thurs 21st October 10.30am Elsham Meet at the Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Elsham 2.3 miles Thurs 21st October 2.15pm Park walk From Sainsbury�s Meet at the recycling centre, Sainsbury�s, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe 2.7 miles Tues 26th October 10.30am West Halton / Whitton Road Meet at the car park on the Village Green , West Halton 2.7 miles Tues 26th October 10.30am Kirton Lindsey North Meet at the Railway Station Approach Road off Station Road , Kirton in Lindsey 2.9 miles Thurs 28th October 10.30am Bottesford Beck Meet at St Peters Church , Old School Lane, Bottesford 2.1 miles Thurs 28th October 2.15pm Park walk from the Museum Meet in front of the Museum , Oswald road, Scunthorpe 2.7 miles Tues 2nd November 10:30am Barnetby Le Wold meet at the Church Hall car park, St. Barnabas Rd, Barnetby 2.6miles Thurs 4th November 10:30am Flixborough West, meet at the Flixborough Inn 3 miles Thurs 4th November Park 2:15pm walk from Sainsbury's, meet at the recycling point in Sainsbury's car park Scunthorpe, 2.7 miles Tues 9th November 10:30pm Barton Town & Baysgarth Park, meet at the railway station car park 2.7 miles Tues 9th November 10:30am Churchtown Belton, meet at Belton picnic area car park off A161 between Belton & Epworth, 3 miles Weds 10th November 10am Alcholme Leisure Centre Brigg, meet in the cafe foyer 2-3 miles Thurs 11th November 10:30am Worlaby, meet on Main Street Worlaby - refreshmets available in church after walk, 3 miles *MORE WALKS TO BE UPDATED* It's advised to wear comfortable shoes with grip and be aware that some walks may be muddy in places. It is also advisable to take a drink with you, particularly in warmer weather. If walking with friends, please consider car sharing, this will help cut down the number of cars at the start of the walk and prevent complaints from local residents. Additionally please consider residents and other road users when parking and allow adequate room for farming vehicles. Please do not park on verges, block driveways and consider the Highway Code when parking. In severe weather conditions walks may be cancelled, please call 01724 297631 or 0771 7586380 before 9.30am on the day of the walk if you are in any doubt that a walk will not be taking place.