Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month

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Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month. With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’. Hello Friends, so how are you today? Did you also know May is National Walking Month? Number one fitness activity in our house? Walking of course!!

I love to walk a few hours each and every day, a good job really with a Border Collie in tow. Whenever we have spare time as a family we like to think of new places to explore and discover. You really can appreciate the world around you, on a nice leisurely walk.

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month. With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’:

On Saturday 20th May, Nottingham residents are invited to put their best foot forward. To celebrate National Walking Month.

With ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ – a series of fun, free walking activities hosted by ParkLives and Nottingham City Council.

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

The event will take place from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Wollaton Country Park. It will see ParkLives teams joined by representatives from Age UK Nottingham and Midlands Nordic Walking, to host a 3.5mile walk from the Grade I listed Wollaton Hall to Martin’s Pond.

Participants will also get the chance to try their hand at Nordic walking along the route.

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

So what a great event!? A chance to also get out walking, keep fit and meet new people. Wollaton Country Park is one of our top destinations in Nottingham.

Whether it be for a picnic, XCountry run or just a frisbee session with the dog.

A fantastic place to unwind and relax. In fact, we were only there this past Sunday afternoon. Beautiful. We had a lovely walk up to the hall, a nice look inside. Some Pokemon hunting (don’t ask!!)

As always a trip to Wollaton is not complete without a glance of the deer. A great afternoon for all the family.

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Wollaton Country Park:

Nottingham is one of 10 cities nationwide taking part in the ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ initiative, which will see a series of walks hosted in cities from Dundee to Southampton throughout the day.

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month. With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’.

Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council, says:

“More than a fifth of our city is made up of open and green spaces. But so many of us don’t take advantage of them. Through ParkLives’ ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ we’re hoping to inspire the people of Nottingham to explore their local park and discover the fun you can have on a walk outdoors.”

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Adds Stevie Lord, ParkLives session leader:

“Walking is hugely beneficial to your overall wellbeing and something as simple as a walk in the park can help you think more clearly. It’s always great to see local residents come to together at my regular Nordic walking session at Wollaton Park and we hope lots of people will join us on our ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ at Wollaton Country Park this Saturday.”

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Now in its third year in Nottingham, ParkLives runs in 10 cities nationwide and is part of a £20 million commitment by Coca-Cola Great Britain to invest in community-based programmes.

Activities are delivered by teams from Nottingham City Council and are designed to help to bring communities together and improve wellbeing.

‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Nottingham Gets Set To Celebrate National Walking Month With ‘One Big Walk In The Park’:

Liz Lowe, ParkLives lead at Coca-Cola Great Britain, said:

“We offer so many activities through ParkLives, but you really can’t beat a good walk in the park! Whether you take a stroll to relax, bring the dog with you, or take on a challenge like Nordic walking, a walk in the park can be good for the mind, body and soul. We hope that our ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ initiative helps more people in Nottingham – and people across the country – enjoy walking in their local parks more often.”

‘One Big Walk In The Park’

Red Phone Box In Wollaton Country Park:

To join ParkLives One Big Walk in the Park, visit Parklives to book a place, or simply turn up on the day.

The meeting point is the War Memorial above the upper car park near Wollaton Hall.

If you have never been to Wollaton before I strongly recommend a visit. The views are breath-taking and if all the walking tires you out, you can just sit down enjoying the view.

It will be a great day, I am sure.

Do you live near Nottingham and want to attend this event? Click the Parklives link above to find out more. Let me know if you go on Saturday. I would also love to hear how it went. Share me some pics.

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28 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    24 May 2017 / 17:13

    Such beautiful pictures. I need to visit now.

  2. Stella Olojola
    21 May 2017 / 23:15

    I didn't know May was the National Walking month. Interesting.

  3. Newcastle Family Life
    21 May 2017 / 11:34

    Lovely photo, it looks a beautiful place to visit. I used to do a lot of walking bit not so much these days now my son likes to walk instead of going in his pushchair (he is 2). xx

    • 21 May 2017 / 11:39

      Thanks lovely. Aww it's great you son loves walking. I remember these days well 🙂

  4. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz...
    21 May 2017 / 10:33

    I hope the weather stayed nice for this event. I love walking as long as it isn't raining (perils of wearing glasses)!

    • 21 May 2017 / 11:38

      Aww I know. My daughter has just started wearing glasses and hates getting them wet 🙁

  5. Baby Isabella
    20 May 2017 / 11:56

    It's been raining lots here so we haven't been able to get out much, but as soon as it drys up we'll be out walking to health x

    • 21 May 2017 / 11:37

      I hate it when the rain comes and you want to go for a walk.

  6. Lauretta C Wright
    20 May 2017 / 08:18

    What a great idea – and almost as if I've been training for this I've been going out for long walks this week!

  7. Kara Guppy
    20 May 2017 / 07:26

    What a beautiful park and such a lovely idea too

  8. pinkoddy
    19 May 2017 / 18:19

    This is a really good idea and I also love walking. I am sure there's a getting outside initiative this weekend too – so they go hand in hand.

  9. Jonathan Gutteridge
    19 May 2017 / 12:41

    That park looks amazing. It must be rammed at the weekend when the weather is nice!

    • 19 May 2017 / 18:49

      Thanks Jonathan, it is such a big park I can imagine it being really popular in the Summer too 🙂

  10. Carol @Comfort Spring Station
    19 May 2017 / 11:18

    Love to walk in beautiful places and this park is gorgeous. Lovely photos too.

  11. Deborah Nicholas
    19 May 2017 / 08:56

    What a beautiful park, we love a good walk it clears the cobwebs!

    • 19 May 2017 / 18:45

      Thanks Deborah, it really does, doesn't it 🙂

  12. Tamar SB
    18 May 2017 / 23:48

    Wow!! Can you imagine living there!

    • 19 May 2017 / 18:44

      It is beautiful here Tamar. I would love to live here 🙂

  13. Kezzie
    18 May 2017 / 22:44

    This sounds absolutely brilliant Claire! I saw these beautiful photos in my feed and was very happy to see them! Walking is my absolute favourite activity as well!x

    • 19 May 2017 / 18:42

      Aww, thanks Kezzie. Such a beautiful park!

  14. Heather{Our Life In a Click}
    18 May 2017 / 18:15

    The photos are so lovely! I think there's a fit bit challenge that day too. Walking is my favorite exercise!

    • 19 May 2017 / 18:40

      Thanks Heather. I love it here 🙂