Walk on to top fitness

Join free walks around WL

The sun might not be shining but people can still lace up their walking boots and enjoy what West Lothian has to offer.

In Winchburgh, three walks have been organised to suit all ages and abilities,

Come and join the free local walking group today ( Thursday) at the Tally Ho car park at 10.30am when those taking part will be walking to Niddry Castle.

Meet again on Saturday ( June 3), again at the Tally Ho car park at 11am when the route will be decided on the day before a walk a week later on Thursday, June 8, again meeting at the Tally Ho car park at 10.30am and walking the Canal tow path east.

In Bathgate walkers meet on Monday, June 5 at the Old Library and the route will be decided on the day.

In Armadale the next day at 10am walkers will meet outside St Anthony’s Primary School and will take a mystery walk and on the same day at 10am walkers will meet outside Craigshill Shopping Mall and will walk to Almondvale Stadium.

Later that day in Knightsridge a group will meet at 11.30am at the community garden, the route of this walk will be decided on the day.

A walk will be held the next day (Wednesay) at 10am from Strathbrock Partnership Centre and the route will be decided on the day and in Linlithgow morning walk also on Wednesday walkers will leave at 10am from outside Tesco and take either the Mill Lade or St Ninian’s road walk.

Free car parking is available behind Tesco and all walkers are invited to join the group for a coffee after the walk.

Finally in Livingston that evening at 7pm a group will meet Livingston South Train Station and the route of this walk will be decided on the night.

The walks are organised by the West Lothian Council Health Improvement Team.

A spokesperson said: “Our groups are friendly and welcoming and the trained walk leaders will support new walkers to build up their pace and distance.

“You can meet new friends, discover new walks and improve your fitness.

“The walks will last about 60 minutes and you will be able to walk at your own pace. Sorry, but dogs are not allowed on the walks.

“The walk may be cancelled at short notice at the leader’s discretion if they think the weather conditions make the walk unsafe.

“First time walkers are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.”

The Health Improvement Team supports West Lothian communities most at risk of poor health.

For more information or for a programme, please contact the Health Improvement Team on 01506 775626 or hit@westlothian.gov.uk.

Our groups are friendly and welcoming