Stokesley Strollers
Hambleton Strollers organises led walks which start from doctors' surgeries, Leisure Centres and other central points in the six main towns of Hambleton District - in Northallerton, Stokesley, Thirsk, Bedale, Easingwold and Great Ayton plus some nearby villages.
The walks are in a pack produced in 2005 for the Hambleton Strollers Walking for Health Scheme. The Strollers lead out walks every Wednesday around Stokesley. These outings are led by trained leaders and last up to an hour. They are intended to encourage people to get out and exercise, going at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
Here in Stokesley, the existing members would like to encourage anyone to join the walks, but we especially welcome these groups of people:
- The over 50s
- Those with health risks due to inactive lifestyles, and especially those at risk of heart disease
- Those recovering from health problems and needing simple exercise
- And those who would just like some company to make walking and exercise a more enjoyable social activity.
About our Walks
Our walks are usually less than an hour and are on good level footpaths around the towns and on surrounding field paths when weather conditions allow. There may be small gradients, and the occasional stile (though always announced at the start). The walks are relaxed and friendly, but moving at a pace brisk enough for individuals to feel an increased heart rate and faster breathing. We always suggest that walkers continue to exercise more frequently as well - on their own or with friends.
Most walks start at 10.30 am and many outings offer opportunities for refreshments afterwards!
Everyone is welcome, so please come and join us when you are in the area.
Further information
A free pack of healthy walks route cards for short healthy walks around Stokesley are now available at various outlets in the town including the library or as a free download from this website
For further details and timetables for all walks in Hambleton, visit Walking for Health's Hambleton Strollers page.
Click on the image below to download the full pack of route cards which also contains important health information you should read. 
You will need Adobe Reader on your computer to open the imformation cards and the file is about 950kB is size, so it may take a few minutes to download especially if you have not got a broadband connection to the internet.
