This project aims to support and promote effective sustainable community walking groups in Wales; working with Ramblers groups and local health walk projects/clubs.
Originally led by Angela Charlton, this project seeks to:
Work with communities around Wales to pilot different models for sustainable community walking groups in particular with hard to reach communities;
Build partnerships with volunteers, community groups and other organisations and providing advice and support to these groups
Develop an information pack for community walking groups.
Recruit, train, motivate and manage volunteers.
For more information about the Community Walking Project, please email cerddwyr@ramblers.org.uk
Some examples of the work undertaken by this project can be seen below and in this video on the Ramblers Cymru YouTube page:
Community Walking in the Brecon Beacons
SEPTEMBER 2010
Community Walking Project: Turning Point
Group Complete Three Peaks Challenge
A group of Turning Point Cymru staff and service users have recently completed the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge which involved climbing three Welsh mountains in one day – Snowdon, Cader Idris and Pen Y Fan.
Read the full story here.
JULY 2009
Community Walking Project: Turning Point
Brecon Beacons walk - 15th July 2009
Angela Charlton, James Norman & Beverley Penney joined Turning Point for a challenging and rewarding walk in the Brecon Beacons. Everyone walked at their own pace and there was a real sense of achievement upon reaching the summit.
JULY 2009
Community Walking Project: Bridgend Carers
Bridgend/Merthyr Mawr folklore of plants walk - 10th July 2009
Eight carers and a member of Bridgend Carers staff joined Angela Charlton and James Norman on a two hour walk starting out from Bridgend Recreation Centre. The walk proceded on a path alongside the river bank heading out of the town towards Merthyr Mawr.
This walk focused on the folklore of edible and medicinal plants which was thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees. The carers were also keen to extend future walks by taking part in a picnic amongst the lush scenery.
JULY 2009
Community Walking Project: Turning Point
Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk - 8th July 2009
Ramblers Cymru members of staff Angela Charlton and James Norman joined five beneficiaries and two support workers from Llanelli based organisation Turning Point. 'The Turning Point Carmarthenshire Life Skills Project supports people who have experienced alcohol problems and now want to develop their skills and confidence to build a brighter future for themselves'.
The walk started in Solva harbour and concluded in St. David's city. Lasting three hours, the walk offered stunning views of the Pembrokeshire coast and was extremely well received. Two of the beneficiaries recorded that we walked 15,000 steps and everyone felt elated and eager to do more!
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