To start getting rid of those extra pounds you may have gained over Christmas, why not book yourself onto the Shotover Country Park Boxing Day Walk?  The walk takes you around one of the city’s most beautiful parks and is being organised by the Oxford Health Walks team as part of GO Active at Oxford City Council.

Local history enthusiast Mike Stranks will be leading the two mile stroll that takes in some of the most spectacular views across Oxford and along the way will be sharing some of the park’s historical tales. He says: “I’m looking forward to taking people to different parts of Shotover and explaining some of the fascinating history of the area. It should be really good fun and get people out from in front of the TV on Boxing Day.” Walking is a great way to maintain an active lifestyle with many health benefits. It is also a good way to get out exploring the areas we live in. 

GO Active offers a variety of walking activities across the county all year round ranging from weekly Health Walks to Nordic Walking courses. The Boxing Day Walk will meet on Monday 26 December at 10.45am at the Shotover car park and is free for people to attend. Everyone is welcome; however it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. For more information visit the GO Active website: www.getoxfordshireactive.org, or contact Vicki on vgalvin@oxford.gov.uk or 01865 252720.