Explore Hillingdon Led walks and cycle rides April to June 2016 www.hillingdon.gov.uk/change4life
change4life Hillingdon change4life Hillingdon is all about encouraging you to become healthier and happier. By taking part in physical activity as part of your daily routine, combined with sports and organised activities, you are helping to reach your weekly goal of at least 150 minutes of activity (60 minutes each day for under 19s). Pledge your commitment You can show your commitment to making small changes in your life to become more active and to become more healthy by signing our change4life Hillingdon pledges. There you can also get regular updates and useful information. Visit the change4life Hillingdon website and sign your pledge today! Share your experiences You can share your experiences of being physically active in Hillingdon in lots of ways to motivate you and your family. It might be a Facebook or Twitter post about enjoying a yoga class at one of Hillingdon s leisure centres, or posting a photo of you and your family enjoying a walk in our green spaces. Find and like us on Search 'Explore Hillingdon' You can find out more about change4life Hillingdon including suggestions, tips and encouragement, at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/change4life 2
Walking for Health Walking for Health is England s largest network of health walk schemes, helping all kinds of people up and down the country lead a more active lifestyle. Walk Hillingdon is your local Walking for Health scheme. We provide free walks designed to allow you to walk at your own pace to increase your heart rate and improve your health and wellbeing. All walks are circular unless stated. Please note: Walks leave promptly at the published start time. Please allow 15 minutes for registration. The role of the leader is to make sure that the health walk is safe and effective and that the walker s experience is a positive one. If you are bringing a group or have additional needs, please contact the Specialist Health Promotion Team in advance on 01895 277151. Suitable footwear should be worn for off road walking. Sorry, but no dogs allowed (except guide or assistance dogs). Further information for all walks, including route maps is available from www.hillingdon. gov.uk/walking. 3
Choosing the right walk for you Our grading system helps you choose a suitable walk and supports you to progress to higher graded walks as your level of fitness improves. It helps you and other walkers get the most out of each walk. Please note the description of the grades has changed 1 2 3 4 Grade 1 walk suitable for people who have not walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. They are up to 30 minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and no steps or stiles. Slow paced walk Grade 2 walk suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 30 to 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possibly stiles. Slow to medium paced walk. This grade covers our stroller walks which are ideal for people who may have heart conditions, diabetes, arthritis, heart problems or for people who are less active. Grade 3 walk for people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their level of physical activity. They are generally 45 to 75 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Medium paced walk. Grade 4 walk our most challenging walks for people with a good level of fitness. They are between 75 to 90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Medium faster pace walking maintained throughout the walk. 4
Walks Stockley Park Monday April 4 May 9 June 13 Manor Farm, Ruislip Monday April 4 May 9 June 6 Distance: 3 4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: entrance to Stockley Park, near Goulds Green bus stop, Harlington Road, Hillingdon Bus: A10, U4 Distance: 3 miles Start time: 2pm Grade of walk: 2 Meet at: Manor Farm Library, Bury Street Ruislip, HA4 7SU Bus: 331 Norman Leddy Gardens, Hayes Tuseday April 12,26 May 10,24 June 7,21 Ickenham Tuesday April 12 May 10 June 7 Distance: 0.5 1 mile Grade of walk: 1 Meet at: The Beck Theatre foyer, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE Bus: 427, 607, U4, 98 Distance: 3 3.5 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Outside Ickenham Library, Long Lane, Ickenham, UB10 8RE Bus: U1, U10 5
Hayes parks and gardens Monday April 25 June 27 Ruislip Lido and woods Tuesday April 26 May 24 June 21 Ruislip Lido stroller Tuesday April 5 Stockley Park stroller Tuesday May 3 Distance: 3.5 miles Grade of walks: 3 Meet at: The Beck Theatre foyer, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE Bus: 427, 607, U4, 98 Distance: 3-4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: Bus stop by main entrance, Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY Bus: 331, H13 Distance: 1.5-2 miles Grade of walk: 2 Meet at: Bus stop by main entrance, Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY Bus: 331, H13 Distance: 1.5-2 miles Grade of walk: 2 Meet at: Entrance to Stockley Park, near Goulds Green bus stop, Harlington Road, Hillingdon Bus: A10, U4 6
Ickenham Stroller Tuesday May 31 Denham Village stroller Tuesday June 28 Hillingdon Every Wednesday Minet Country Park Wednesday April 6 May 4 June 1 Distance: 1.5-2 miles Grade of walk: 2 Meet at: Outside Ickenham Library, Long Lane, Ickenham, UB10 8RE Bus: U1, U10 Distance: 1.5-2 miles Grade of walk 2 Meet at: Station Parade shops, Denham, UB9 5ET Bus: 331 Distance: 2 2.5 miles Start time: 2.30pm Grade of walk: 2 Meet at: Hillingdon Hospital main entrance, Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon Distance: 2 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Minet Lodge Visitor Centre, Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LL Bus: 427, 607 Note: Contact Kailean Khongsai 07747 55165 or 020 8574 5935 for more information. 7
Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday April 13 May 11 June 8 Distance: 2.5 3 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Yeading Community House (in between Yeading Junior and Yeading Infant schools), Carlyon Road, Hayes, UB4 0NR Bus: 427, 607, 140, E6 Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods Wednesday April 27 May 25 June 22 Little Britain Thursday April 7, 21 May 5,19 June 2, 16, 30 Cranford Park Thursday April 21 May 19 June 16 Distance: 4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: Charville Library, Bury Avenue, Hayes, UB4 8LF Bus: U7, 195 Distance: 3 4 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Yiewsley Library, High St, Yiewsley, UB7 7BE Bus: 222, U3, U5, U1 Distance: 3 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Outside the Information Centre, Cranford Park, The Parkway, TW5 9RZ Bus: E6 Note: Contact Alison Shipley 01895 250647 for more information. 8
Ruislip Manor Thursday April 14 May 12 June 9 Harefield Friday April 1, 29 May 27 June 24 Denham Friday April 15 May 13 June 10 Uxbridge Alderglade Friday April 8 May 6 June 3 Uxbridge Parks Friday April 22 May 20 June 17 Distance: 3 3.5 miles Start time: 10.30am Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Ruislip Manor, Station, Victoria Road, Ruislip Manor, HA4 9AA Bus: 114, H13 Distance: 3.5 4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: Bus stop on Harefield Green, Breakspear Road North (near the pond) Bus: U9, 331 Distance: 3 4 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Station Parade shops, Denham, UB9 5ET Bus: 331 Distance: 2.5 3 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Uxbridge Library, High Street Uxbridge Distance: 2.5 3 miles Grade of walk: 3 Meet at: Uxbridge Library, High Street Uxbridge 9
Explore Hillingdon Locations of your free local led walks and cycle rides 1 Cranford Park 2 Denham 3 Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods 4 Harefield 5 Harmondsworth 6 Hayes Park and Gardens 17 Hillingdon 8 Ickenham 9 Little Britain 10 Manor Farm A Bikewise, Ickenham B Botwell House School C Oakfarm School, Hillingdon 11 Minet Country Park 12 Norman Leddy Gardens, Hayes 13 Northwood Hills 14 Ruislip Manor 15 Ruislip Lido and Woods 16 Stockley Park 17 Uxbridge Alderglade 18 Uxbridge Parks 19 Yeading Brook Meadows 20 Eastcote D Cowley St Laurence E Whiteheath Junior School 10 This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationary Office Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. LBH Hillingdon 100019283 2010
Moor Park 4 Northwood 13 Northwood Hills 15 Pinner 2 Denham Eastcote Rayners La West Ruislip E 10 Ruislip Ruislip Manor 14 20 17 18 Uxbridge 8 A Ickenham Hillingdon C South Ruislip 3 Ruislip Gardens No D 7 6 12 19 9 16 Iver West Drayton B Hayes and Harlington 11 Southall 5 1 N Heathrow Terminal 5 Heathrow Express Terminals 1, 2, 3 Heathrow Express Terminal 4 Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Hatton Cross Hounslow West 11
Yeading Library Friday April 8 May 13 June 10 Stockley Park Saturday April 16 Ruislip Lido and woods Saturday May 14 Time: 10am Distance: 1.5-2 miles Grade: 2 Meet at: Yeading Library, Yeading Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 0EW. Bus: 427, 607, 140, E6 Distance: 3 4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: entrance to Stockley Park, near Goulds Green bus stop, Harlington Road, Hillingdon Bus: A10, U4 Distance: 3-4 miles Grade of walk: 4 Meet at: Bus stop by main entrance, Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY Bus: 331, H13 12
Saturday Striders Our Saturday Striders programme offers walks lasting over 90 minutes (plus all other grade 4 criteria). Although these walks are not part of the Walking for Health programme, walks are led by the same trained walk leaders who follow the Walking for Health best practice standards. Northwood Hills (circular walk to Ruislip Lido) Saturday April 23 May 21 June 18 Distance: 5 miles Meet at: Northwood Hills Underground Station, Joel Street, Northwood Hills, HA6 1NZ Bus: 282, H13 Note: This walk takes up to two hours and footpaths may be very muddy Uxbridge (circular walk via Denham) Saturday June 11 Distance: 5 miles Meet at: Uxbridge Library, High Street, Uxbridge Note: This walk takes up to two hours and footpaths may be muddy 13
Cycling in Hillingdon Hillingdon is the second largest borough in terms of size only behind Bromley. Hillingdon contains some fantastic listed buildings; award winning green spaces; beautiful rivers and waterways and much much more. Cycling allows you to get out and explore the wonders of the borough as well as benefiting your health, the environment and so much more. Why not get on your bike and ride. Did you know? We currently have 70 local cyclists signed up as Hillingdon Cycle Rangers who act as eyes and ears for cycling across the borough. The London Borough of Hillingdon has more Grand Union Canal towpath than any other borough and we work closely with the Canal and River Trust to improve and promote the use of the facility. The council has a cycle loan scheme where you are able to try out cycling by hiring a bike for a month for just 20 more details at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/28077/ cycle-loan-scheme Cycling and health Get fit as well as get to where you are going Low impact, less pressure on your joints Works on toning your thighs Reduces stress and improves mental health Increase lung capacity Stay awake longer Rider quote Cycling has gave me the chance to meet other people with the same interests Regular cyclist with the led rides 14
Get Cycling in 2016 Cycle Hillingdon led rides are free and offer easy guided rides that allow you to cycle at your own pace to increase your heart rate and well being. The rides are designed to allow you to get back into cycling after a long time, increase your confidence and for you to enjoy with your family. Find out more about our rides, cycle tracks, local cycle clubs and all cycle activities online at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/cycling Please note: All rides include both on and off road cycling so please ensure you have an appropriate bicycle. There is no need to book on the rides but you will be asked to register prior to the ride. Registration starts 15 minutes before the published start time. Bring a lock and a puncture repair kit. The ride leaders will be able to assist you should you have a puncture. The ride leaders have the right to turn people away should there be concerns over safety. All riders participate in cycle rides at their own risk. Children aged 5+ can join rides alongside a parent/guardian aged over 18. Children should be able to ride independently or on a ride along. Children under 5 can join as long as they are strapped into an approved child seat or trailer. Although not a legal requirement, it is recommended that a helmet be worn. For more information visit: www.hillingdon. gov.uk/cycling, call 01895 558391 or email transportstrategy@hillingdon.gov.uk 15
Cycle rides Family guided cycle ride Enjoy an easy, family orientated guided cycle ride with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to enjoy the sights of Hillingdon. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 3 April Grade of ride: easy Ride length: 1 to 2 hours Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham. Long guided cycle ride Enjoy a more challenging guided cycle ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 10 April Grade of ride: hard Ride length: 3 to 4 hours plus Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham. Guided cycle ride Enjoy a guided ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take in the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 24 April Grade of ride: medium Ride length: 2 to 3 hours Road type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham 16 16
Family guided cycle ride Enjoy an easy, family orientated guided cycle ride with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to enjoy the sights of Hillingdon. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 24 April Grade of ride: easy Ride length: 1 to 2 hours Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Oakfarm School, Hillingdon Long guided cycle ride Enjoy a more challenging guided cycle ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 8 May Grade of ride: hard Ride length: 3 to 4 hours plus Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham. Guided cycle ride Enjoy a guided ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take in the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 22 May Grade of ride: medium Ride length: 2 to 3 hours Road type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham 17
Family guided cycle ride Enjoy an easy, family orientated guided cycle ride with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to enjoy the sights of Hillingdon. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 22 May Grade of ride: easy Ride length: 1 to 2 hours Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Botwell House Primary, Hayes. Family guided cycle ride Enjoy an easy, family orientated guided cycle ride with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to enjoy the sights of Hillingdon. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 29 May Grade of ride: easy Ride length: 1 to 2 hours Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Cowley Street, Lawrence Primary, Cowley. Long guided cycle ride Enjoy a more challenging guided cycle ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. 12 June Grade of ride: hard Ride length: 3 to 4 hours plus Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham. 18
Family guided cycle ride Enjoy an easy, family orientated guided cycle ride with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to enjoy the sights of Hillingdon. A stop will also be made for refreshments. Grade of ride: easy 19 June Ride length: 1 to 2 hours Ride type: on and off road Meeting place: Whiteheath Primary, Ruislip Guided cycle ride Enjoy a guided ride from Bikewise in Ickenham with Hillingdon cycle instructors. The ride will include a stop to take in the sights of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. A stop will also be made for refreshments. Grade of ride: medium 26 June Ride length: 2 to 3 hours Road type: on and off road Meeting place: Bikewise cycle shop, Ickenham Find and like us on Search 'Explore Hillingdon' Look out for more rides on our Explore Hillingdon Facebook page and the what s on section of the Hillingdon website. 19
Volunteer as a walk leader or a cycling ranger Volunteers are an important and valued part of the Explore Hillingdon programme. We are always looking for new volunteers who can contribute to the success of the programme and encourage, inspire and motivate others. Full training is offered, giving you information and skills that support people to enjoy walking and cycling in our beautiful borough. For further information about becoming a volunteer: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/change4life Walk leaders: 01895 277615 Cycling rangers: www.cyclingrangers.org.uk/hillingdon 01895 558391 Tell us about your experience We would like to hear why walking and cycling in Hillingdon is special to you. Ask your walk leader for a feedback form or complete Share your experiences online at www.hillingdon.gov. uk/change4life. You can also upload your photos here so remember to take your camera! Walks and rides are risk assessed however participants are responsible for themselves and their possessions. Published by the London Borough of Hillingdon March 2016 12467