Midweek walksfor everyone

This week’s Wednesday Walk, organised by Blairgowrie and District Next Steps (BADNS), is the Newtyle railway walk.

The Wednesday Walks offer low level and easy health walks for most abilities.

Participants meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am and there are at least three grades of walk available every week - an easy and slow, an intermediate, and a faster version which is longer and faster for the fitter person.

There is also a no bus option depending on demand. The starter and no bus walks are dependant on a walk leader and buddy or carer being available. The walks usually return to Blairgowrie by around noon.

Each walk costs £5 per person, which pays for refreshments, use of the Town Hall and a bus, and there is a loyalty scheme in operation so that for every 10 walks completed, participants get one free.

A spokesperson for BADNS said: “Our programme of walks range from easy, low level starter walks up to very serious extended and remote hill walking, and associated activities.

“They are designed to allow people to develop and progress at their own pace reaching whatever standards they set for themselves.”

Further information and details of the group’s walks can be found at www. badns.org or alternatively by telephoning Nick or Sue Cole from BADNS on 01828 640763.