- Fortrose And Strathpeffer Groups On A Joint Walk In Cromarty
‘ Only recently joined after moving to the area. Although not closet geographically to home address, joined on a friends recommendation. Can’t praise the Walk Leaders highly enough – great choice and a wide variety of walks. Particular mention to Hazel and all she does.’
’Enjoying the walks and also social interaction with fellow walkers; you can always walk with somebody you have things in common with !’
‘This group is very friendly. The social aspect has
been good for mental health as well as the walking for physical health.’
‘Meeting new friendly, like minded people, has been very good for me. The walks chosen suit me fine at my age, going to lots of places I have never been to before as well. Long may it last, really enjoying our walks.’
‘Go walking once a week for 1.5 hrs with the Inverness group,I have not been there long, but met so many nice ladies and gentlemen. For someone who is 80yrs of age I do not bad.’
‘Good exersice and very social group.Caters for all with different levels of fitness.’
‘Walking with a group helps to make new friends and meet people from different walks of life, and when you are walking and chatting you do not realise how far you have walked. Outwith the walking the group organise days out together,we have just returned from a long weekend in Oban as friends,and this month of to York for a long weekend. It is a lovely social group and no one is ever allowed to stand around on their own someone always comes and speaks to you and makes you feel part of the group.’
‘I love to go walking with others, so this group is great for socialising. As I consider myself to be reasonably fit I can walk fast. Therefore being with slower walkers inhibit my style. Recently the group has been divided so I can now go with a fast group. I would like to go further afield but I have resposibilities that prevent me doing so.Everyone is friendly so it’s a good team spirit LOVE IT !!’
‘The social aspect of this group adds to the benefits of the walking. Walks are well thought out for the group. ’
‘I am thoroughly enjoying all the walks with this group. Its a good social get-together and there is a good variety of walks. My intention is to start doing daily walks in my own area-thanks to the pleasurable experiences I’ve had with the Dunvegan group.I’m so glad I joined it’s great.’
‘I do not get the chance to walk with ‘step it up’ often due to other activities, but I find it a very friendly group, doing pleasant walks.’
‘It encourages us to go for walk having a friendly group. And also we have a bit of socialising with others. So wonderful to be there. It helps to keep healthy and do a bit of exercise.’
‘I find walking on a regular day (days) and a time that suits beneficial. Walking with the group I walk faster than I would if walking alone. I enjoy the company and chat. I have a circulation problem and walking with the group helps me walk in spite of the pain and discomfort.’
‘ I look forward to going out with the group they really make everyone welcome. We all have a good chat about walking and visit really interesting and lovely places. I really enjoy it.’
‘A very enjoyable experience meeting new people and very enjoyable walks.’
‘ I have always done longer walks and still do. The company of the group walkers is very enjoyable.’
‘Very helpful and encouraging.’
‘The group has split into two groups. Origninally it was Monday morning and as people progressed, the walks were getting longer and involved more in the hills. As some could not keep up and the walks were too much for new people to join, a new started an Friday mormings. These walks are like the originals, shorter and flatter. This has worked well & there seem to be a number of new walkers’
‘I have found that my physical fitness is improving, albeit slowly, from a very low point when i joined the group.
The regular walks are also a pleasant social experience with a very friendly and helpful group of people.’
‘ Very friendly group with excellent ‘Leaders’ very caring, helpful and conscientious. Very well organised and informative. Good variety of walks for all levels slow, medium, longer.’
‘I found the group extremely beneficial, having just retired. Very friendly, social and encouraging in keeping fit in later life.
Excellent leadership, good selection of local walks. I now walk 3 times per week.’
‘Very enjoyable’
‘Enjoy the physical activity and the company of the other walkers.‘
‘Joining this walking group is one of the best things I have done. The lengths of the walks are ideal for me and I enjoy being with such lovely people. The Walk Leaders are superb and Catherione Cameron, Ann Ramsay and Jean MCGarry do a sterling job at organising each week. The secretary and all the committee are just GREAT. Many thanks to each one of them.’
“As I live alone, I particularly enjoy the social benefits of walking in a group. (As I have a dog, I often walk alone). I have met new people and made good friends. This was important to me, especially as I moved to a new area. I also appreciate the fact that the walking groups meet through the summer when many other activities stop.”
“Step It Up Highland are a very sociable group where everyone is made to feel welcome. We have excellent leaders who plan a variety of walks and from time to time plan visits to other areas plus visits to shows and meals out. Numbers are increasing which is not a surprise as there is such a pleasant atmosphere in the group.”
“Excellent, friendly, welcoming group. Provide a variety of interesting walks suitable for the groups abilities. Happy to walk whatever the weather.”
“I had a knee replacement on 15th December 2011 and walked with the group up until the Tuesday before the operation. I intend to return to the group on 7th February 2012. We have great leaders. We have a variety of walks and the leaders are very concious of the differing abilities of their participants. Great!”
“Improve health, have some fresh air and interact with others. Very friendly group. Enjoy the walks in different places. Motivate to go every week – due to illness I don’t go regularly – trying to be there at least when I am able to go weekly.”
“These walking groups are brilliant, apart from health benefits, they are a great way to meet new people, socialise and make friends. I have lived in Inverness for 30 years but have found out lots of interesting facts and places that I didn’t know existed.”
“As well as being an enjoyable form of exercise there is also a social aspect to the group which I like. I am very new to the area and need to meet new people, and through this group I have been able to take part in other social activities which get me out and about.”
“Our walking group is very sociable. As I live alone I enjoy the company of the other walkers, also outside trips etc. are arranged and these are very enjoyable, good company and fun. The leaders are very organised and helpful, especially to the slower walkers (which I am).”
“Excellent walking group, well organised, large number of people, plenty variety.”
“Very pleasant group of people. Leaders are very nice. I communicate very well with everyone. Great walks then finish off with coffee. Gets you involved with other people.”
“I have been in the group for at least ten years and have always found it to be an enjoyable, healthy outdoor activity.”
“I go on varied walks with both groups (Evanton and Alness), and it is good to meet interesting people of my age group.”
“The social nature of the group has been a godsend after the death of my husband and later my retiral. I’ve also appreciated the nature on our doorstep, so often overlooked.”
“I enjoy walking with the group, usually with the front section which tends to go further, faster and on a more challenging route during the allotted time.”
“Unfortunately I am disabled and can only walk a short distance. I walk with the group in spring, summer and autumn. The walking group walk the whole year round. I have had good support from the group and use a walking aid.”
“Enjoyed walking with the group exchanging experiences and places we have been.”
“I enjoy going to places I might not otherwise have been. The company and chat are also most agreeable. I also do little walks on my own and hope to increase these when the weather improves.”
“Excellent walking group – well organised, friendly and welcoming.”
“I have got fitter walking with the group after breaking my leg in 2009. But still have off days where I can’t walk very far.”
“Enjoy the company, chatter and seeing new areas of Fortrose where I possibly wouldn’t go alone.”
“I enjoy getting the exercise and companionship. I have also just completed the walk leader course, to help with our group.”
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