Health Walks

 

Glasgow City Health Walks is an exciting new project designed to encourage people to take up walking as a gentle form of exercise, giving participants the chance to meet new people and take those first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

We are developing walks across the city over the next year making it easy for individuals to become involved.  The routes will be relatively short ranging from a ½ mile to 2 miles in distance.  They will take place in parks and local paths on mostly flat ground, and are suitable for those who take little or no exercise at present.

Who Are The Walks Suitable For?

The Glasgow City Health Walks are designed to be easy going and fun for people of all abilities.  Feel free to bring friends and family along and let them experience a new and fun way to walk.


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Where Can I Walk?

7 Parks are leading health walks at present:  
 

Bellahouston Park

10:30am Mon – Fri   2:30pm Sat – Thurs

Meet at Bowling Green Building (to left of Sport Centre)

View map*
(PDF 929k)

Glasgow Green

10:30am Mon- Fri
Meet at the entrance to Peoples Palace

 

Kelvingrove Park

10:30am every day

Meet at Rangers Station – Beside Kelvingrove Art Gallery

View map*
(PDF 1189k)

Kings Park

10:30am every day   3:00pm Mon – Fri

Meet at Walled Garden

 

Queen's Park

10:30am Mon – Fri   2:30pm Sat – Thurs

Meet at Glasshouses (Langside Rd Entrance)

View map*
(PDF 1371k)

Springburn Park

10:30am Sat – Thurs

Meet at Park Entrance – Belmont Rd beside Stobhill Hospital

View map*
(PDF 913k)

Tollcross Park

10:30am Mon - Fri

Meet at Courtyard Wellshot Rd Entrance

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.

We are also able to arrange specific walks for groups out with the normal times, so if you are a member of any local group who may enjoy a walk please get in touch.


All walks are free of charge.
Please note children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

School bookings - to book in advance/check availability phone 0141 287 5064.


Local volunteers are also leading walks in Glasgow’s local communities:

Baillieston
Castlemilk
Drumchapel
Easterhouse
Gorbals
Partick
Pollok

 -  Call 0141 287 0241 for more information
 -  Call 0141 630 1919 for more information
 -  Call 0141 211 6166 for more information
 -  Call 0141 287 0241 for more information
 -  Call 0141 429 0360 for more information
 -  Call 0141 357 6747 for more information
 -  Call 0141 287 0241 for more information



Opportunities For Walk Leaders


If you have an idea for a walk or route then we would love to hear from you. Please contact us also if you are:

  • A member of a group and would like a led walk organised in some part of the city.
  • Wanting to set up a healthy walking scheme in your local area.


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Are you interested in becoming a trained City Health Walk Leader? We can offer free training and equipment including clothing and rucksack to suitable individuals who have an interest in leading walks in and around Glasgow. Perhaps you know your local part or area well enough to share your knowledge with other walkers?

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer walk leader or if you would like more information about Glasgow City Health Walks project contact:

Glasgow City Council
City Health Walks Coordinator
Phone: 0141 287 0241


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