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Home > Services > Therapy services > Latest news > Strategy in Action > Active Hospitals > Active Therapies Programme > Active Walking

Active Walking

In this section Active Walking section, you will find links to local walks in and around Newcastle. Walking has been linked with a number of health benefits:

  • Walking can strengthen your heart, bones and muscles and also help with weight loss.
  • Walking is easy on the joints.
  • Walking reduces anxiety and depression and can improve mood.
  • If you walk as part of a walking group, it can be a great way to socialise.
  • Best of all – it’s free!

Walk around Paddy Freeman’s Park, Newcastle:

Paddy Freeman's Park Walk

Walk around Watergate Park, Gateshead:

Watergate Park

Walk around Leazes Park, Newcastle:

Leazes Park

A list of walks in Newcastle:

Newcastle Walks

A list of walks in and around Newcastle:

Walks in and around Newcastle

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Page last updated: 19/10/2023

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