1. CARTMEL HEALTH WALKS

2. Did you know that the Cartmel Surgery has one of the most successful Health Walk schemes in the North West?

3. We have held a walk at 11am every Tuesday since September 2010

4. Our walks start from Cartmel Racecourse Grandstand entrance (not the main car park). Parking here is free for walkers

5. The main walk lasts for about 1 hour, but we are very happy to do shorter walks for people who want to have a gentler introduction

6. What is Walking for Health?

7. Experts recommend 150 minutes of physical activity per week
Experts recommend 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Let us help you to start achieving this goal

8. Regular exercise reduces risks of:

9. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%

10. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%
Type 2 Diabetes – 35-50%

11. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%
Type 2 Diabetes – 35-50%
Colon Cancer – 30-50%

12. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%
Type 2 Diabetes – 35-50%
Colon Cancer – 30-50%
Breast Cancer – 20%

13. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%
Type 2 Diabetes – 35-50%
Colon Cancer – 30-50%
Breast Cancer – 20%
Hip Fracture – 36-68%

14. Regular exercise reduces risks of:
Heart disease and stroke – 20-35%
Type 2 Diabetes – 35-50%
Colon Cancer – 30-50%
Breast Cancer – 20%
Hip Fracture – 36-68%
Alzheimer’s Disease – 60%

15. Get Started…
Just turn up on a Tuesday at 11am at the Grandstand Entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register for your first walk

16. Walks are free and no need for special boots or clothing
Walks are free and no need for special boots or clothing. Ask at the surgery reception, phone or Google “Cartmel Health Walk” for more information

17. Open to anyone from any area
Open to anyone from any area. Start to get fit with our friendly walks through the beautiful Cartmel countryside

18. Cartmel Health Walk is sponsored by the Cartmel Surgery and registered with Walking for Health