Walking is free, fun and good for the mind and body - it's also a great way to socialise.
We run free health walks throughout Medway so you get all the benefits in friendly, supportive groups.
Volunteers run all our health walks and there may not always be a walk leader available.
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Benefits of health walks
Benefits include:
- walks led by trained walk leaders (subject to availability)
- supportive and fun atmosphere
- walks all-year round
- graded for different levels
- outdoor exercise
- only need a pair of shoes.
Join a health walk
Wellbeing walks are great exercise for:
- beginners and those returning to walking
- all ages
- people that want to be active and meet people.
To join a health walk call us on 01634 333 720 or email walking@medway.gov.uk.
Wellbeing walks in Medway
We will be updating this page throughout 2022. Check back regularly to see when our groups will be resuming.
| Location | Return date and time | Walk duration | Walk difficulty by grade |
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Capstone Country Park walk Meeting at Capstone Park car park by the lake, ME7 3JG |
Mondays Leaves at: 10am
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Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Rochester Riverside walk Meeting outside Eastgate House, ME1 1EW |
Mondays Leaves at: 10am |
Walks last 1 hour. Exploring the paths and links between Rochester and Chatham. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Bell Mast and Island walk (St. Mary's Island) Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY |
Mondays Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Strood Community walk Meeting at Strood Community Hub, ME2 4TJ |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Cuxton Hiking Group Meeting outside Cuxton Library, ME2 1EY |
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Riverside Country Park Group Meeting at Riverside Country Park, ME7 2XH |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.15am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes The walk is an out and back style with distances for all abilities. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Darland Banks walk Meeting at Star Lane/Darland Avenue, ME7 3AT |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 9.30am |
Walk lasts for up to 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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The Great Lines stroll Meeting at Gillingham Community Hub, ME7 1BG |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for up to 30 minutes. |
Grade one difficulty.
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The Great Lines walk Meeting at Mill Road junction (entrance to the Great Lines) |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Cliffe Woods Meeting at Parks Medical Centre, ME3 8HX (meet outside) |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Medway Carers walk (Contact Roger at jollyrogerspeakeasy@live.co.uk for location) |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 11am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Three Villages walk Meeting at Village Hall, Lower Stoke, ME3 9ST |
Thursdays Leaves at: 9.30am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Chatham Historic Dockyard walk Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY |
Thursdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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St. Augustine Church Wellbeing walk Meeting at St. Augustine Church, ME7 5PW |
Every 2nd Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts up to 75 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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St. Justus Church Wellbeing walk Meeting at St Justus Church, ME1 2LT |
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Leaves at: 2pm |
Walk lasts up to 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.  |
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Hoo Community walk Meeting at Hoo Library, ME3 9AL |
To be confirmed |
Walk lasts between 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The walk varies in length with views across the River Medway. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Rochester Community walk Meeting at Rochester Library, ME1 1EW |
Fridays Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Lordswood Community walk Meeting at Lordswood Library, ME5 8TH |
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Higham walk Meeting outside Higham Village club, ME3 7DD |
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month Leaves at: 10.45am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Grades explained
Grade 1: Suitable for people who would like to start walking. Walks are generally 30 minutes. The walks try to avoid any steps and steep inclines.
Grade 2: Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. Walks are generally between 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
Grade 3: Suitable for people looking for more challenging walks. Walks are generally 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
Self-guided walks
Why not try our self-guided walks. We have 11 routes to choose