Health Walks

 

Walk Glasgow is a partnership project that aims to promote and develop walking opportunities across Glasgow.  One of its roles is to work with local organisations to establish and support community health walks.


Walk Glasgow Community Health Walks

 

A health walk is a FREE, short, gentle and friendly led walk up to 2 miles long for all ages and abilities.  They are a great way to meet new people and take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.  The walks are all led by trained volunteers.

Why Walk?

Walking is one of the easiest ways of getting active

  • It’s free
  • No special equipment is required
  • It’s accessible, almost anyone can do it
  • It’s low impact so therefore there are low risks of injury

Walking regularly

  •  Reduces the risk of developing heart disease,  certain cancers & type II diabetes by up to 50%
  • Helps with weight management
  • Promotes good mental health and wellbeing
  • Improves sleep

Community Health Walks 

There are a number of different weekly health walks across the city

For full information on these visit:

 

 

City Park Walks

The Council’s Community Action Team offer tailored led walks for specific groups in Glasgow’s Parks.  For more information please contact the CAT team on 0141 287 9338
 

5 of Glasgow’s city parks also have waymarked health walk routes for you to follow yourself, maps can be downloaded below:

Bellahouston Park

 

View map*
(PDF 929k)


Kelvingrove Park

 

View map*
(PDF 1189k)


Queen's Park

View map*
(PDF 1371k)


Springburn Park

 

View map*
(PDF 913k)


Tollcross Park

View map* (PDF 832k)

* Note that these maps are intended to be foldable, and as a result some sections may appear upside down when viewed or printed.


Image - Bellahouston Park walled garden Image - Queens Park


Become a Volunteer Walk Leader

Walk Glasgow are always looking for interested, reliable people to become Health Walk Leaders.  We can provide you with free training, support and insurance.

 

For more information about Walk Glasgow please contact the Walk Glasgow Co-ordinator on 0141 287 0963.


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