Galleywood walk

This 1 mile, medium intensity off-road walk explores Galleywood Common, taking in the old race course.

Galleywood walk

Update:

In line with lockdown our group activities including Heart and Sole walks will not be running until further notice.

The Galleywood walk explores paths across the beautiful Galleywood Common and takes in the old race course. In the winter, the walk takes in more paved areas as it can be muddy; during summer months the walk uses woodland paths and grassy areas.

There are some inclines and some uneven ground on this 35 to 45 minute route, making it unsuitable for buggies or wheelchairs.

Please note that, for each walk, a specific route has been agreed and risk assessed to provide the safest walking environment possible. This cannot be changed.

Walk times

Walk day and time

This walk runs on Saturdays at 12pm throughout December 2020, except for Boxing Day.

What to expect

A mask must be worn upon arrival for registration and at the end of the walk.
We will only allow a maximum of 30 walkers in any one group.
You do not need to book; walk places operate on a first come first served basis and once the maximum is reached, walkers will be turned away.
Please keep a safe distance at all times throughout the walk and at the registration and the end of each walk.
Please do not join a walk if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19, or have been in contact with someone who has.
Anyone who develops symptoms within 48 hours of completing a must apply for a COVID-19 test, and support NHS contact tracing if requested.
Heart and Sole are providing walks only. No other amenities will be provided before or after the walks.

Prices

Free

How to register

If you have already registered for our walks, please just arrive in time for the start.

If you haven't registered, there are three ways you can do this:

register online by creating an account on Walking for Health.
complete a paper form when you arrive at your first walk. If you want to do this, please arrive 10 minutes early.
download and print a Walker Registration Form, take it to your first walk and hand to the walk leader.

About this walk

Intensity

Good for

What to bring

Things you need to know

Walk address and meeting point

This walk meets by the Horse and Groom Pub on Galleywood Common, CM2 8PL.

How to get there

By bus

Get off at The Eagle stop; this is available on routes 14, 15, 15a, 100 or 140. Please follow Government guidance on use of public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic

Cycle

The meeting point is near the end of National Cycle Network Route 13.

By car

Free parking (including accessible spaces) is available at the Horse and Groom pub car park off Horse and Groom Lane.

Essential information

Make sure you bring a face covering, and wear comfortable, sensible shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. Please make sure you bring sun lotion and water in the summer.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow any dogs other than assistance animals.