Free Weekly Walks to Boost your Health and Wellbeing
Health Trax is a friendly, volunteer-led walking programme for all abilities, supported by Trailnet and Brentwood Borough Council. Join us outdoors every week — no pressure, no fees, just fresh air and good company.
We offer a variety of gentle and brisk walks across Brentwood — whether you’re walking for fitness, fresh air, or friendship, there’s a walk for you. All walks are led by trained volunteers.
Schedule:
Monday
Brentwood Merrymeade Wellbeing Walk | 11.30AM | 30–40 min
CM15 9FE
Monday
Hutton Country Park
11:00 AM | 30–40 min | Gentle walk
CM13 1FA
Tuesday
Brentwood King George’s Playing Fields
11:00 AM | 1 hour | Brisk walk
CM13 2FD
Tuesday
Brentwood Centre Chatty Walk
10:00 AM | 1 hour | Mental wellbeing focus
CM15 9NN
📍 Wednesday
Doddinghurst
10:00 AM | 60–90 min | Mixed pace
CM15 0NJ
How to Join
- You only need to register once to attend any walk.
- Sign Up for a Walk here – It’s Free!
- No need to contact a walk leader — just show up a bit early and introduce yourself.
What You’ll Need
- Comfortable shoes
- Suitable clothing for the weather
- In summer: hat, water, sunscreen
Who’s it For?
Everyone’s welcome — especially those with:
- High blood pressure, diabetes, or heart issues
- Asthma, fatigue, or recovery from surgery
- Depression, isolation, or stress
Dates and Location Details:
Mondays – Merrymeade Wellbeing Walk – (excluding Bank Holidays).
11.30am Start at Merrymeade House.
Gentle 30–40 minute walk, A comfortable pace.
Merrymeade House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood CM15 9FE
Mondays – Hutton Country Park Health Walk – 11am (March to end of November)
11am Start at Wash Road
Slow – medium pace 30 – 40min walk
- Wash Road, (small free car park) opposite Tallon road.
Tuesdays – King George’s Playing Fields – 11am (all year)
11am start, meet near cafe in park.
1 hour, medium – brisk walk through Hartswood and nearby woodlands.
Tuesdays – Chat 1st walks – The Brentwood Centre – 10am (all year)
10am start. Meet outside The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood – CM15 9NN
1 hour, Chatty and gentle. Chat 1st Chatty walks supported walks for mental wellbeing
Wednesdays – Doddinghurst – 10am (all year)
Doddinghurst Village Hall (free parking)
1 – 1.5 hrs (+) along countryside footpaths.
Medium/brisk pace, longer walks which go over stiles and across fields using right of way paths
