Neighbourhood Services
Leisure Development Services
C.A.T.C.H. PROJECT - WALKING DEVELOPMENT
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The long term aim of this project is to initiate
walking programmes with the aim of reducing coronary heart disease
and stroke and increase activity as part of daily life.
The programme is open to all, in particular, people who take little
or no exercise and is developed in stages from totally sedentary
to physically active. |
You'll never walk alone - Walking Groups
Walking Tips
Volunteers Wanted
Tips and Maps of walks
Great Wee Scottish Walks
WALKING GROUPS
Local walking groups throughout East Ayrshire just turn up - FREE.
All welcome.
| WHERE |
DAY |
TIME |
MEETING POINT |
MORE INFO |
| Dean Castle Country Park |
Every Monday |
12.30pm |
Security Hut main car park |
1/2 hour lunch walk. Contact |
| Kilmarnock Town Centre and Parks |
First Tues of every month |
1pm |
Carers Centre, Foregate, Kilmarnock |
1 hour walk. Contact |
| Saturday Strollers |
2nd Sat of every month |
10am |
Various - please contact |
Contact |
| Auchinleck |
Every Tuesday |
Please contact |
Health Centre |
Contact |
| Mauchline |
Every Tuesday |
Please contact |
Library |
Contact |
| Dalmellington |
Every Friday |
10.30am |
Area Centre |
Contact |
| Drongan |
Every Thursday |
Please contact |
Community Centre |
Contact |
| Muirkirk |
2nd Wed of every month |
Please contact |
Miner's Memorial |
Contact |
| Patna |
Every Tuesday |
Please contact |
The Shops - Dalvennan Avenue |
Contact |
| New Farm Loch |
2nd Tuesday of every month |
1pm |
Scout Hut, Grassyards Road |
Contact |
| Kilmarnock |
Every Wednesday |
12.30pm |
Car park at East Ayrshire Headquarters London Road |
Contact |
| Newmilns |
3rd Thursday of every month |
1pm |
Newmilns Health Centre |
Contact |
| Hurlford |
2nd Thursday of every month |
1pm |
Library |
Contact |
| Stewarton |
1st & 3rd Fri of every month |
10am |
Health Centre |
Contact |
| Kilmaurs |
2nd & 4th Fri of every month |
1pm |
Chemist in Main Street |
Contact |
| North West Kilmarnock |
1st & 3rd Tues of every month |
11am |
North West Area Centre, Western Road |
Contact |
| Galston |
Every Tuesday |
6.30pm |
Clinic, Henrietta Street |
Contact |
Walking Tips
- Wear sun protection even on cloudy days
- Wear a hat and sunglasses on very bright warm days
- Loose cotton clothes will stop you from overheating
- Always carry some water with you
- If you feel very tired find a shady spot to rest
- Wear lighter-weight shoes and cotton socks. Sandals are not ideal
as you may damage your feet going over rougher paths
- Walk with friends
- Take your children
- Walk the dog
Volunteers Wanted
We are always looking for keen volunteer walk leaders for all areas as
the number of walks and walkers are increasing. So, if you have an hour
or two a week to spare then talk to us about volunteering. You will meet
a lot of new people, feel much fitter and walk places you didn't know
existed. It's very rewarding helping other people get out and about and
increasing their confidence and fitness (as well as your own!). We will
give you full training, an outdoor jacket, bag, volunteer t-shirt and
support. Interested... please contact the Walking
Development Manager.
Great Wee Scottish Walks
CATCH the Walking Bug is taking part in the Great Scottish
Wee Walk in Galston on the 3 August. 2008 is the introduction of an eighth
walk at Galston in the Irvine Valley and is for all children and young
people under 16 years old and families to participate as possible (younger
children are welcome to bring their parent, older siblings or guardian
with them along the routes). Walkers can choose to start the two mile
walks at 1100, 1200, 1300 or 1400. Upon completion of the walks all entrants
receive a goody bag and medal for their efforts.
Activities available during the Wee Walk event includes a toddler stroll
for the tiny tots which takes part over a shorter distance and a teddy
bear hunt in conjunction with charity Enlighten – Tackling Epilepsy.
Charity Mascots are also invited to attend the events and take part in
mascot races with the children.
For further information regarding the Great Scottish Wee
Walk please contact the Walking
Development Officer
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