Surrey Heath Borough Council has mapped out a series of local walks for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
The five short walks have been created in partnership with the national Walk 4 Life campaign, aimed at getting people out walking more to improve and maintain general health.
The mile-long routes are as flat as possible and free of obstacles such as gates and steps.
The walks are at: Frimley Lodge Park, Heatherside Recreation Ground, Lightwater Country Park, Diamond Ridge Woods and open space adjacent to Frimley Park Hospital.
Four of the walks are in borough parks and marked with bright yellow ‘Walk 4 Life’ way markers along the route, including start and finish points.
All five walks can be found on www.walk4life.info as well as other longer routes for those wanting to go further distances.
Portfolio holder for arts and leisure Councillor Craig Fennell said: “In Surrey Heath we’re fortunate to have some fantastic parks and open spaces to explore on foot. Walking is an ideal way to clock up exercise to keep healthy and stay in shape and I’m sure people will enjoy trying out these routes.
“Anyone registering on the Walk 4 Life website can use it to track their walks and measure improving fitness levels as they complete more walks.”
A series of postcards highlighting the routes are planned to be launched in spring.
The council also runs a programme of free guided walks open to everyone under the banner Walking for Health which take in some of the boroughs best parks and open spaces.
For more information visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100.
