ST HELENS IN MOTION (Walk, Run, Cycle and more)
FRIDAYS
FREE Walking Groups from Go Active Team. All of the walks get you to and through places you wouldn’t think existed, beautiful views, fantastic wildlife & all this is on your doorstep. Great weekly session to get active as well as meeting new people on the same path as you. All abilities welcome. Walks take place on Fridays from 8.30am to 10.30am
5th January
Crank Caverns Trail Walk, Meeting At Toby Carvery Car Park, Carr Mill, (Waterside), St Helens. WA11-7LX.
5-Mile Slightly Strenuous Green Belt Trail Walk Around Crank Caverns, Visiting The Caves.
12th January
Sankey Canal Trail Walk, Meeting At The Ship Inn, Blackbrook, St Helens.WA11-0AB.
6-Mile Flat Trail Walk Round The Sankey Canal Leading Through The Greenbelt Up To Carr Mill Dam.
19th January
Sidings Lane (Kenyon’s Wood) Trail Walk, Sidings Lane, Rainford, St Helens. WA11-7SR.
6-Mile Flat Trail Walk Around Kenyon’s Wood & Local Green Belt.
26th January
Billinge Trail Walk, Meeting At Beacon Road, (Col De Sac At The Top Of The Street), Wigan. WN5 7HF.
6 Mile Strenuous Hilly Walk Visiting Shally Brow & Billinge Lump.
Please wear suitable footwear. Well behaved dogs welcome. Weather appropriate clothing. Please bring a drink. Fully Qualified Instructors. Why not bring a friend, family or neighbour. Please be there for 8.15am to sign register and be ready to set off at 8.30am Contact details andrewbrown@sthelens.gov.uk 01744 677970 / 01744 677236
Ranger Events
Wednesday 3rd January Health Walk at Mesnes Park, 4 miles long, 1.30pm start. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Park Road North, Newton-le-Willows WAl2 9TA For more information contact Mesnes Park Ranger on 01925-229021
Sunday 7th January Bird Walk from Rainford, Siding Lane , 10am start Meet at Siding Lane Visitor Centre WA11 7SR For more information contact the Sankey Valley Ranger on 01744-677772.
Tuesday 9th January Health Walk at Sankey Valley, 4.5 miles long, 1.30pm start. Meet at the Visitor Centre on Blackbrook Road, St Helens WA11 OAB For more information contact the Sankey Valley Ranger on 01744-677772.
Monday 15th January Health Walk at Rainford Siding Lane, 3.5 miles long, 1.30pm start. Meet at Siding Lane Visitor Centre WA11 7SR For more information contact Taylor Park Ranger on 01744-678073
Sunday 21st January Winter Bird Watch from Sankey Valley Park, 10am start Meet at the Visitor Centre on Blackbrook Road, St Helens WA11 OAB For more information contact the Sankey Valley Ranger on 01744-677772.
Tuesday 23rd January Health Walk at Bankes Park, 4 miles long, 1.30pm start Meet at Bankes Park car park on Main Street, Billinge, WN5 7HR For more information contact Sankey Valley Ranger on 01744-677772
SATURDAYS
St Helens Park Run. Meet at 9am, Bandstand, Victoria Park.
SUNDAYS
2k Junior parkrun for 4-14yr olds at Colliers Moss. 9am.
More info https://www.sthelensunlimited.co.uk/2017/08/17/junior-park-run/
Bike Rides with St Helens Pedal Power – Free use of biks and helmets. http://www.pedalpowerexperience.co.uk/sthelens.html
https://www.facebook.com/StHelensPedalPower/
St Helens and District Ramblers Club.
Checkout their website for more information and walks. http://shdrc.co.uk
What’s On Across St Helens
For all the latest events, check out the Whats On St Helens Event Page
