Go Feet First
Now on the Go Barrhead website you can plan your walking route, save it and review it.
The route plotter will tell you:
- How many miles you will walk;
- How long it will take; and
- The impact your walking is having on your health by calculating the calories you are burning.
Have a look at other people's recommended routes or log in and create your own.
With our non-stop lifestyles, finding time to attend fitness classes or complete a workout regime can be challenging. But keeping fit and healthy does not have to be time consuming, costly or stressful. Simply walking more as part of your day to day routine is proven to:
- Make you feel better
- Help to manage your weight
- Reduce stress and help you sleep better
- Give you more energy
- Reduce blood pressure
- Keep your joints and muscles strong
Local Walking Groups
Walking in a group is a great way to stay motivated, make friends and discover new places. Your local walking groups include:
Barrhead Walking Group
Every Tue, 10am
Starting from Barrhead Sports Centre. "Away day" walks are also organised once a month to a variety of locations from Callander to Arrochar.
e: david.fraser@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
First Steps Go Walking Group
(low impact short walks up to 30 mins)
Every Thu, 10:30am
Starting from the ARC,
t: 0141 577 3989
Dams to Darnley Country Park Health Walks
Every Wed, 10am
t: 0141 577 4053/4054
e: d2d@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
The Rouken Glen Walking Group
Every Wed, 10:15am
e: david.fraser@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Whitelee Stroller Striders
(targeted at parents with buggies)
Every Tue, 10am
t: 0141 577 3662/3169
e: whitelee-crs@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Eastwood Ramblers
Most Saturdays at Clarkston Hall car park. Programme of scheduled outings: www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk