Walk Leader Training covering Frome, Shepton, Glastonbury and Street area and surrounding areas.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer Health Walk Leader with Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP).
Please see the role description and overview Somerset Health Walks Walk Leader Role Description
If you are interested in booking onto this training course, please
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
Course Aim
To lead and manage a safe, enjoyable and inclusive health walk.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the training, you will:
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Know that walking is good for us all and how to help others overcome barriers to joining in.
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Understand Somerset Health Walks and the role and expectations of a Walk Leader.
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Gain the confidence needed to lead and manage a health walk.
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Be clear about the practicalities before, during and after a health walk.
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Explore potential health walk scenarios.
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Understand promotion, support and next steps.
Training is Delivered in Three Parts
Part 1 – Attend a Health Walk (if you haven't already)
If you haven't already attended one of our Health Walks, we ask that you join a walk before attending the training workshop. This will give you the opportunity to gain an understanding of how our Health Walks are delivered, experience a walk from a participant's perspective, and see the role of the Walk Leader in action.
Useful links:
SASP | Health Walks
Health Walks Registration
A-Z of Somerset Health Walks
Part 2 – Attend a Training Workshop
Attend the Walk Leader Training workshop of your choice. Workshops run from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm and include a refreshment break and a short demonstration walk.
○ Wednesday 14 October 2026 (10:00 am – 1:30 pm) – Frome, Wells & Shepton Mallet (Phoenix House, Wells)
Part 3 – Supported Practice
Following the workshop, you will be supported to lead a Health Walk and put your learning into practice with the support of an experienced Walk Leader or a member of the Health Walks Team.
Before the Training Workshop
Closer to the workshop date, we will contact you and ask you to complete a short pre-training questionnaire. This helps us understand any support, accessibility, or learning needs you may have so that we can make the workshop as inclusive and enjoyable as possible.
Best wishes
Health Walks Team