A Walking Update from Bolsover (August)

Is a series of lunchtime circular walks, around 2 miles long and lasting about 45 minutes. Walks began in early June and are staged alternately from the councils’ facilities at the Arc and at the Riverside Depot.

Teams of four employees were challenged to walk 15 miles over 5 weeks along a virtual 60 mile route around the district taking in the councils current and former office sites and attractions such as Creswell Crags, Whitwell Woods, Pebley Pond, Carr Vale Nature Reserve, Snipe Bog, Hardwick Park, Pleasley Vale, The Old Hag and the Shire Oak.

Ten Teams (40 walkers) surpassed the 600-mile target and walked an incredible 1,157.21 miles over the 5 weeks.

The challenge began on August 4^th, the aim being to complete the 60-mile virtual route in ten weeks.

20 walkers have signed up for the challenge.

4 Staff from Bolsover Active Schools Network completed walk leader training during May half term the purpose is to add to the activities they offer schools.

12 participants from various walking groups took part in a Emergency Aid workshop in July this was geared to deal with what they may encounter whilst out with their groups.

Written by Shane Turner Bolsover District Council Physical Activity & Sports Development Officer