Dorset Council is encouraging people to get active by taking part in free health walks.

Trained volunteer walk leaders are on hand to welcome participants at each location and will provide encouragement and support throughout the walk.

There are over 30 weekly walks to choose from across the Dorset Council area. East Dorset, Purbeck, North and Mid Dorset, Dorchester, Bridport, West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland all offer a variety of walks in each location, most of which are close to public transport. There are also walks available within Dorset’s Country Parks.

If you enjoy walking and would like to be part of the volunteer team, please contact Dorset Council as they are always looking for new leaders to support the walks.

To find out more about the individual walks in your area, or the volunteer walk leader training, please visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-health-walks or contact Dorset Council’s Health & Activity Team by emailing dorsethealthwalks@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

A similar programme is available in the BCP area and is supported by BCP Council.