Health Walks at Westbank

08/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday for one of our volunteer led Health Walks.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a longer stroll, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Locations and Meeting points

Exeter City Centre - meeting outside Boots, meet for 10.30am start
Grade 2/3 | 60/90 minutes

Tiverton - location varies each week contact a member of the Health Walks team.
Grade 3 | 90 minutes

Wonford – meeting at Wonford Community & Learning Centre Ltd at 10.30am
Grade 1 | 30/45 minutes

Silverton – Silverton Community Hall UK , meeting at 10.15am
Grade 1 | 30/45 minutes and Grade 2 | 60 minutes

Before you come along:
✔️ New walkers – arrive 10 minutes early to register
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & supportive footwear
✔️ Bring water
✔️ No smoking during walks (these are health walks)
☕ Most walks include an optional social coffee stop (at your own cost).
💚 All walks are completely FREE

Come along, get active, and be part of a welcoming, supportive group.

New to Health Walks or want to know more?
🌐 www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
📞 01392 824752
📧 [email protected]

07/09/2026

Join us on Tuesday for one of our volunteer led Health Walks.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a longer stroll, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Locations and Meeting points

Bow – check with the Health Walk team as to meeting location as it changes every week. Meet at 9.20am go at 9.30am or before if everyone has arrived. Offer two walks.

Broadclyst - meeting outside Victory Hall, EX5 3EE, meeting for a 10.30am start
Grade 2/3 | 60/90 minutes

Silverton – Silverton Community Hall, EX5 4JZ, meeting at 10am, Location varies each week.
Grade 3 | 90 minutes

Exeter City Centre – Princesshay Square, formerly Debenhams, EX1 1GG, meeting at 10.30am
Grade 2 | 60 mins

Alphington - Ide Lane Surgery, Ide Lane, Alphington, EX2 8UP meeting at 10.30am
Grade 1 | 30/45 mins

Before you come along:
✔️ New walkers – arrive 10 minutes early to register
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & supportive footwear
✔️ Bring water
✔️ No smoking during walks (these are health walks)
☕ Most walks include an optional social coffee stop (at your own cost).
💚 All walks are completely FREE

Come along, get active, and be part of a welcoming, supportive group.

New to Health Walks or want to know more?
🌐 www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
📞 01392 824752
📧 [email protected]

05/09/2026

What a beautiful walk we had in Exmouth on 3rd September! 🌊🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Led by our regular Exmouth walk leaders, Mark and Phil, we enjoyed a gentle amble starting from Exmouth Cricket Club . We made our way through The Maer before heading along Queen’s Drive and re-joining the South West Coast Path.

From there, we passed Orcombe Point and the iconic Geoneedle, taking in the beautiful coastal views along the way. We then cut back through the fields and followed the semi-shaded lane down before making our way back towards the RNLI station.

A lovely relaxed walk, great company, interesting conversation and some spectacular Exmouth scenery. What more could you ask for? 💙🌿🌊

A huge thank you to Mark and Phil for leading another fantastic walk!

Why not join them for their next walk on Thursday 17th September at 10.30am, meeting outside the The T Hut .

Bring the dog 🐕, bring your friends 👭👬, and come along for some fresh air, friendly conversation and great company. Everyone is welcome! 💙

03/09/2026

Join us on Friday for one of our volunteer led Health Walks.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a longer stroll, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Locations and Meeting points

Exeter City Centre - meeting outside Boots @ 10.30am
Grade 2/3 | 60/90 minutes

Cullompton - meeting at Forge Way Car Park entrance @ 10.30am
Grade 1 | 30/45 minutes refreshments afterwards Cullompton Community Centre

Countess Wear – meeting at King George V Playing Fields (rear car park off Countess Wear Road @ 10.45am
Grade 2/3 | 90 minutes refreshments afterwards at The Tally Ho Inn

Tiverton - meeting location varies contact a member of the Health Walks team, meeting @ 10.30am.
Grade 2 | 60 minutes, refreshments locally in Tiverton

Topsham – Meeting outside Lord Nelson Car Park @ 10.30am
Grade 2 | 60 minutes, refreshments at one of Topsham's establishments.

Before you come along:
✔️ New walkers – arrive 10 minutes early to register
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & supportive footwear
✔️ Bring water
✔️ No smoking during walks (these are health walks)
☕ Most walks include an optional social coffee stop (at your own cost).

💚 All walks are completely FREE

Come along, get active, and be part of a welcoming, supportive group.

New to Health Walks or want to know more?
🌐 www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
📞 01392 824752
📧 [email protected]

03/09/2026

Why not join us this morning for our Exmouth Health Walk?

Meeting at 10.30am at The T Hut at Exmouth Cricket Club ground.

Weather is looking pretty good for a walk with the rain holding off until early afternoon.

Before you come along:
✔️ New walkers – arrive 10 minutes early to register
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & supportive footwear
✔️ Bring water
✔️ No smoking during walks (these are health walks)
☕ Most walks include an optional social coffee stop (at your own cost).
💚 All walks are completely FREE

Come along, get active, and be part of a welcoming, supportive group.

New to Health Walks or want to know more?
🌐 www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
📞 01392 824752
📧 [email protected]

02/09/2026

Looking for some inspiration?

Monday's To-Do List!

🌿 Monday Morning

Join a Health Walk — choose form one:

Bampton Wellbeing Walks
Heavitree
Pinhoe
Newcourt
Exeter Quay

🎨 Monday Afternoon
Pop to Westbank Community Health and Care for Watercolour Painting.

NEW Watercolour Painting Group 🎨 Starting 7th September

Looking for a calm and creative activity? Our Watercolour Painting Group offers a friendly space for people of all abilities to enjoy painting together.

Guidance is available for those who would like it, and some materials will be provided. You're also very welcome to bring your own painting supplies from home.

📆 Every Monday
📍 The Community Hub, Westbank, Exminster
⏰ 2:00pm-4:00pm
Suggested donation: £2

For further information, please contact our Community Services Team:
Telephone: 01392 824752
E-Mail: [email protected]

01/09/2026

This time last year, we started our ‘Walk for Westbank’ fundraiser – a week-long challenge that saw us visit as many of the locations where we run our Health Walks as possible, with a couple of extra walks thrown in for good measure!

We didn’t quite (and by we, I mean me – the Royal we! 😂) achieve everything we had hoped to, thanks to a couple of very nasty blisters. But despite that, we still managed to clock up a huge amount of mileage over the course of the week..... most of which were walked in a pair of Crocs, which we wouldn't recommend.

It all began with an early start, leaving Bampton at 6am alongside our fantastic Bampton Wellbeing Walks volunteers, before meeting up with our Tiverton volunteers, and then the brilliant team from Silverton.

Looking back, it was an incredible week of walking, laughter, determination and community spirit – despite the blisters.🚶‍♀️💚

Our volunteers really are the backbone of our Health Walk programme. Without them, we definitely wouldn’t be able to run so many walks across the county each and every week, come rain or shine. They go above and beyond every week.

This year, around 20 volunteers and Health Walk participants walked the Green Circle on Devon Day (4th June), raising funds for the programme that is fully funded Westbank Community Health and Care

As we celebrate Westbank's 40th Anniversary during 2026, we also celebrate the Health Walk programme entering it's 22nd year.

Can you help us keep our communities walking? 💚🚶‍♀️

Our Health Walks rely on the incredible commitment of our volunteers, and your support can help us continue to grow and develop this valuable programme.

Join the Westbank Wanderers fundraiser by walking with us at one of our Health Walk locations, setting yourself a personal walking challenge, or simply making a donation.

Every step, every pound and every bit of support helps make a difference.

And as an added incentive, everyone taking part can work towards earning one of our limited-edition Westbank Wanderers pin badges at the end of the year! 🏅

So, are you ready to put some miles in for a good cause? Join the Westbank Wanderers today! 💚

https://www.westbank.org.uk/donate/westbank-wanderers-fundraiser

30/08/2026

Join us on Monday for one of our many Health Walks running across the county.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a longer stroll, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Location and Meeting points
Pinhoe – Outer Car Park, Pinhoe Surgery meet at 9.30am
Grade 1 | 30/45 minutes

Pinhoe – Outer Car Park, Pinhoe Surgery meet at 10.30am
Grade 2/3 | 60/90 minutes

Bampton – LARC, EX16 9NG, meet at 10.30am
Grade 1 | 30–45 minutes & Grade 3 | 90 minutes

Exeter Quay – Old Fish Market (opposite the Prospect), meet at 10.30am
Grade 2 | 60 minutes

Newcourt - Summer Break returning on 7th September 2026

Heavitree – Community Hub, Heavitree Park, meet at 10.30am
Grade 2 | 60 minutes

Before you come along:
✔️ New walkers – arrive 10 minutes early to register
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & supportive footwear
✔️ Bring water
✔️ No smoking during walks (these are health walks)
☕ Most walks include an optional social coffee stop (at your own cost).
💚 All walks are completely FREE

Come along, get active, and be part of a welcoming, supportive group.

New to Health Walks or want to know more?
🌐 www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
📞 01392 824752
📧 [email protected]