This project supports people with predominately sedentary lifestyles to take part in organised community walks, learn to cycle sessions and cycle rides, to improve well being, and to reduce the risk of those who are inactive becoming obese, thus improving their health.

People with sedentary lifestyles directly benefit from the project by being encouraged to become involved in joining gentle walking and cycling groups. This will have the added benefit of encouraging people to access Oldham's open spaces, Oldham's cycle trails, and create social networks.

The project works closely with Oldham Community Leisure's home based exercise scheme by developing further health walks and supporting the current Walking to Health initiative and it develops professional schemes for both walking and cycling, enabling participants to advance through their chosen activity.

Weekly Health Walks

Fitton Hill Community Centre Mon 10.00am Walk as far of Park Bridge and return for a cup of tea. Leader: David

WOMEN'S ONLY Meet Outside the Pukhtoon Centre (Jamia Mosque) Walk around Alexandra Park and return to the Mosque

Lees Library Tue 10.30am One of our largest Health Walk groups, with various routes, and the option to stay back for a cuppa at the local café. . Leader: Anita

Crompton Pool Tue 10.30am A brisk walk to Dunwood Park and return . Leader: David/Christine

Rock Street Centre Tue 1.30pm A fortnightly walk around Higginshaw area/Oldham Edge. Leader: Julie

Daisy Nook Visitors Centre Tue 2.30pm A great location, dogs welcome on a brisk walk around various routes within the countryside park . Leader: Rob

Community Room Wed 10.00am A specific set of walk routes which can be found on the website, with a trip further a field every 2 weeks. www.oldhamoutdoorpursuits.co.uk

Chadderton Asda Thu 10.00am Using the bus each week to visit different location, this walk is always varied. View the walk schedule on the website www.oldhamoutdoorpursuits.co.uk .

Bardsley Church Fri 10.00am Walk to Daisy Nook Park stopping for a cuppa at the visitors centre. Leader: David

Daisy Nook Visitors Centre Sun 3.00pm A great location, dogs welcome on a brisk walk around various routes within the countryside park . Leader: Rob

Weekly cycle rides/walking sessions

Saturday Cycle Rides for families and children 10-12pm Free 10 week course to book on contact Louise 0161 621 7152/07971 884 324

Thursday 1:30-3:00pm Activated cycle and walking sessions. No need to book just turn up