Walking
Walking is the easiest, most accessible, cost effective, and enjoyable way for most people to increase their physical activity.
- See Also:
- Nordic Walking
An Overview of Walking
There are many footpaths, parks and country parks to explore. Most of us walk a little bit every day, but most of us would benefit from walking more. Whether it's for leisure, to work up a sweat or in competition, you can find a type of walking that suits your ability and fits into your schedule.
- Urban walking: Ditch the car and walk - it's that simple!
- Walking groups: Don't want to walk alone? Joining a walking group is not only social, it can also help motivate you to keep going.
- Rambling and Hiking: If you enjoy the great outdoors, there is no better way of experiencing the countryside than at your own pace through hiking or rambling.
- Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking can be seen as taking your nature walk to the next level, using poles to work the upper body and push the legs a little harder than they would be otherwise.
- Race Walking: it's a progression of steps where the feet make contact with the ground constantly. At least one foot must always be on the ground at any time. In running, the feet move at a much faster pace and feet are allowed to both be off the ground at the same time.
- Hiking is a natural exercise that promotes physical fitness, is economical and convenient, and requires no special equipment. Hiking is basic to many sporting activities and is also a widely recommended and practiced form of physical training.
Walk 4 Life
National Governing Bodies
Ramblers Association
- Contact Name
- General enquiries
- Contact Email
- ramblers@ramblers.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 020 7339 8500
Senior Physical Activity and Sport Programme
As part of the University of Worcester Community engagement initiative, the SPAAS programme offers physical activity opportunities to individuals aged 60 or above within Worcestershire. SPAAS offers a wide variety of senior sports, exercise classes and ac
McClelland Centre
Offering you a new and exciting approach to personal health and wellbeing at a convenient time, convenient location and at realistic prices.
Active Communities Worcester
Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!
Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust runs six Community Centres in Worcester. We have facilities available for hire for Sports Clubs from Meeting Rooms to Small Sports Halls and a 3G Synthetic Pitch. If you need a venue in Worcester please do not hesitate to contact
Happy Feet Fitness
The perfect place to get more active.
We offer Walking to Fitness groups, Couch to 5K courses and 5k+ Improvers groups in a friendly and supportive environment.
More than just running!
Worcestershire Health Walks
Worcestershire Health Walks are free, easy, accessible, and local. Health walks are between 30-90 minutes long, you can walk at your own pace and you do not need any specialised equipment.
Worcestershire County Council. Walking for Health Groups across Worcestershire
Walking for Health is a network of 600 health walk schemes across England, with regular short walks each week. Anyone can turn up and join in – it’s free,fun and friendly.
Short walks for beginners• Trained walk leaders• Safe routes to walk
Malvern Hills District Council
Supporting our residents to lead a healthier lifestyle is one of our top priorities. We offer a wide range of programmes, so whether you are new to exercises, returning to exercise, 5 or 85, we welcome all ages, all abilities and all backgrounds.
Evesham Rambling Club
We are an independent walking club, affiliated to the Ramblers. Founded in 1947, we are a friendly club offering well-organised rambles and walking holidays. We also contribute to the local community by maintaining and improving footpaths and walks.
Ourside Youth Association
Ourside Youth Centre provides different sessions for young people aged between 11-19. Wednesday evening hosts an open access session for young people aged 11-13 and Thursdays offer a 'Fit Feeling' Sports project which has been created and developed by yo
Alpkit Foundation - Getting Outdoors
We make small awards to people, groups and schools that work to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience wild places.
