30th April 2026

Walk this May – Walking Routes

May is national walking month and we would like to encourage everyone to walk a little more, whether it’s through active travel, lunchtime walks or walking more around the workplace.

Walking has huge benefits to health, find out more on bActive bWell

Events in May

To launch the New Knockbracken Healthcare Park Walking Routes, The Health Improvement Team have organised staff walks during May for each of the 3 walks on the route

• Monday 11^th May
• Wednesday 20^th May
• Wednesday 27^th May

All walks will commence at 12.30pm meeting at the Admin Building.

• Here 4U Challenge Walks – Sat 23^rd May and 20^th June (Belfast Hills Partnership)

For more information visit Here4U | bWell

• The Walk, Wheel Cycle Trust facilitate walking and cycling programmes free for BHSCT staff more information can be found here: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust bWell
• Walk Leader Training – This one day training will equip those attending with the skills necessary to promote and lead safe and enjoyable walking sessions for people of all ages and abilities. For more information contact donaghy@belfasttrust.hscni.net

So why not join in …this can be done by taking photographs (with permission) when you are out walking during May and uploading them to all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter….) making sure to include the following hashtags:

#WalkThisMay          #BHSCTWalkingForHealth

Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. So, step outside and refresh your mind in our fabulous parks and greenspaces!

Find out more at Walking for health or viewing the short video below

Take 5 Steps to WellBeing  has 5 simple ways to positively impact our wellbeing.

Try to build these into your daily life – think of them as your ‘five a day’ for wellbeing

If you would like further information on Walk this May please email

Joanna.dover@belfasttrust.hscni.net

For all information regarding staff Health & Wellbeing, please visit:

bWell Website

Why not try these tips to get walking –

Route Map for direction: