Walking
Walking is the easiest, most accessible, cost effective, and enjoyable way for most people to increase their physical activity.
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.
Community Sport Hubs - Health and Wellbeing
Drumchapel Sports
Easterhouse Community Sport Hub
Good Move
Health Walks East Glasgow
Health Walks North Glasgow
Health Walks South Glasgow
Health Walks West Glasgow
Shettleston Community Sport Hub
Themed Walks
National Governing Bodies
Ramblers Association
- Contact Name
- General enquiries
- Contact Email
- ramblers@ramblers.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 020 7339 8500
Scottish Civic Trust
The Scottish Civic Trust is a charity founded in 1967. The Trust is based in the category A-listed Tobacco Merchant's House in Glasgow. They aim to provide leadership and focus in the protection, enhancement and development of Scotland's built environment
Scottish Hillwalking and Activities Group
This group is part of Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group - for walking and hillwalking events. We're a friendly group founded to be run by the members for the members. Most of our organisers live in the Central Belt and we organise walks and hill
Mind the Men (Cowcaddens)
MindtheMen are a suicide prevention peer support group where men (18+) can meet in a safe place to talk about their challenges be listened to and feel supported. Our session take place on Monday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm - all welcome!
SEAL Community Health Project
Our Aim; To encourage, active participation, by those socially excluded, in activities that will have a positive impact on their health and well-being, using a community development approach.
Alliance Scotland - Health Walks
Alliance Scotland is the national third sector intermediary for a range of health and social care organisations. We have a growing membership of national and local third sector organisations, associates in the statutory and private sectors, disabled peop
Bonnie Boots
Founded by Boots & Beards to allow women from diverse backgrounds explore opportunities into nature.
Boots and Beards
We work with our communities to improve their health and wellbeing. By working together, we believe in changing lives for the better.
Dennistoun & Area Community Sports Hub
We are a partnership of local sports & activity providers supporting the community in all things sport and physical activity. We are made of committee members and partners with the focus of our community at the centre of the discussions.
Good Move
Good Move recognises that being physically active is one of the single most important things you can do for our health, which is why we focus our efforts on enabling the inactive become active.
Govanhill Baths Community Trust
Govanhill Baths is a grassroots activist-based organisation in the heart of Govanhill delivering wide ranging health, wellbeing, arts, environmental and heritage projects.
NG Active
NG Active is a partnership between NG Homes and Glasgow Sport, linking to deliver sport and activity in the Springburn area of Glasgow. From walking to Disc Golf being delivered in Springburn Park, the partnership are jointly working on a variety of acti
Malls Mire Toryglen Pump Track and Cycle Trails
Situated in Malls Mire Park (Toryglen), this pump track and cycle trails gives less experienced riders the opportunity to hone their skills and build their confidence while being outdoors and getting active.
Glasgow Southside Slowies
Welcome to the Southside Slowies. Established in September 2022, we are a free community group of people who recognise that running socially is easier and more fun than running on your own.
Queen's Park Recreation Ground (Glasgow)
Located beside Queen's Park the recreation ground has wide open green spaces and has a skateboard half pipe and outdoor gym and gymnastic equipment.
Seven Lochs
Visit Seven Lochs Wetland Park where ancient lochs, woodland walks, a wealth of wildlife and over 10,000 years of history are waiting to be discovered.
Scottish Hillwalking and Activities Group
Welcome to the rock and indoor climbing branch of Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group, Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group - Climbing.
Annexe Communities (Glasgow)
Annexe Communities (known locally as The Annexe) is a community-led health and wellbeing charity. We support people to improve their own health and wellbeing, particularly older people and those living with long term health conditions. We also help local
Mind the Men (Partick)
MindtheMen are a suicide prevention peer support group where men (18+) can meet in a safe place to talk about their challenges be listened to and feel supported.Our session take place on Monday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm - all welcome!
Kings Park Junior parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) which takes place at King’s Park, Carmunnock Road, Glasgow, G44 5HL.
Young Movers - YoMo (Maryhill)
YoMo (Young Movers) is Glasgow's North East and North West Youth Empowerment Charity, providing services that empower young people that live across the North East and North West of Glasgow.
Elder Park - Park Run
What is Elder Park parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Elder Park Junior parkrun
What is Elder Park junior parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds).
Govan Sports Hub
Active Govan supports sports clubs and physical activity providers within the local Govan area to work together to provide opportunities for people to stay or become active within their community.
Jiggly Joggers
Jiggly Joggers are a group of ladies all shapes and sizes from all backgrounds who were all equally terrified of the thought of running. Now we proudly pound the streets of the East End surprising ourselves each week and having a lot of laughs!
Glasgow East End Community Carers
Glasgow East End Community Carers provides support for carers who are caring for family members or friends. We provide advice and information, a wellbeing programme, and a homecare service.
Cassiltoun Housing Association
This page is to highlight the range of things happening at Cassiltoun Housing Association and how to get involved.
Victoria junior parkrun
Victoria junior parkrun, Glasgow is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for 4 to 14 year olds held every Sunday at 9:30am. Event takes place in Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow. G14 9NW.
Themed Walk - Wednesday 22nd January - Clyde Walkway – City Centre to Dalmarnock
Join us for FREE led Themed Walks across the City.
Themed Walk - Tuesday 28th January - Clyde Walkway – Dalmarnock to Cambuslang
Join us for FREE led Themed Walks across the City.
Health Walk for Visual Impairments - Queens Park (delivered by RNIB)
Fun, free, easy walks in your local community for people with sight impairments. Ideal for meeting new people and exploring Glasgow's lovely parks and greenspaces.
Jiggly Joggers: 5k+ Mixed Ability
Jiggly Joggers provide a FREE 5K+ programme that helps joggers who have completed their couch to 5k journey to take the next steps. The volunteers are trained, friendly jog leaders and will suppport you to build activity levels over a number of weeks.
Jiggly Joggers: 5k+ Mixed Ability
Jiggly Joggers provide a FREE 5K+ programme that helps joggers who have completed their couch to 5k journey to take the next steps. The volunteers are trained, friendly jog leaders and will suppport you to build activity levels over a number of weeks.
Themed Walk - Monday 3rd February - New Govan to Partick Bridge and back via the Clyde Tunnel
Join us for FREE led Themed Walks across the City.
Health Walk - Hogganfield (Delivered by Alliance Scotland)
Fun, free, easy walks in your local community for all abilities. Ideal for meeting new people, walking and exploring Glasgow's lovely parks and greenspaces.
Health Walk - Hughenden (Good Move)
Fun, free, easy walks in your local community for all abilities. Ideal for meeting new people, walking and exploring Glasgow's lovely parks and greenspaces.
Jiggly Joggers: 5k+ Mixed Ability
Jiggly Joggers provide a FREE 5K+ programme that helps joggers who have completed their couch to 5k journey to take the next steps. The volunteers are trained, friendly jog leaders and will suppport you to build activity levels over a number of weeks.
Jiggly Joggers: Walking Group
Jiggly Joggers provide a FREE walking group that helps women to get active and enjoy a walk with like minded people. The volunteers are trained, and will support you to build activity levels over a number of weeks.
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.