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
| Location | Date and time | Walk duration | Walk difficulty by grade |
|---|---|---|---|
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Rochester Riverside walk Meeting outside Eastgate House, ME1 1EW |
Mondays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Hoo - Just Beat It, Cancer rehab support group Meeting outside Hoo Church, ME3 9AL |
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty. |
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Bell Mast and Island walk (St. Mary's Island) Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY Walkers must report to the walk leaders due to parking restrictions |
Mondays Leaves at: 10.30am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty. |
|
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 3 difficulty. |
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Walk In the Park, Rainham Meeting at the outdoor gym equipment at Rainham Recreation Ground, ME8 7PR |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty. |
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Strood community walk Meeting at Strood Community Hub, ME2 4TJ |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.15am |
Walk lasts for 75 minutes. |
Grade 4 difficulty. |
|
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 5 difficulty. |
|
Riverside Country Park wellbeing walk Meeting at Riverside Country Park, ME7 2XH |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.15am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes |
Grade 3 difficulty. |
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Walk in the Park, Rochester Riverside Meeting outside Rochester Train Station, ME1 1NH |
Tuesdays Leaves at: 1pm |
Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes. | Grade 2 difficulty. |
|
Darland Banks walk Meeting at Star Lane/Darland Avenue, ME7 3AT |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 9.45am |
Walk lasts for 75 minutes. |
Grade 4 difficulty. |
|
The Great Lines shortened walk Meeting at Gillingham Community Hub, ME7 1BG |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for up to 45 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty. |
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Walk in the Park, Wainscott Meeting at Choir Close, ME3 8FP |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk may last for up to 20 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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The Great Lines wellbeing walk Meeting at Gillingham Community Hub, ME7 1BG |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Walk in the Park, Capstone Meeting at the cafe, ME7 3JG |
Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am |
Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 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 75 minutes. |
Grade 4 difficulty. |
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Rainham Wellbeing Walk Meeting outside St. Margaret's Church, ME8 8AN |
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month Leaves at: 10.45am |
Walk lasts for 75 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty. |
|
Three Villages walk Meeting at Village Hall, Lower Stoke, ME3 9ST |
Thursdays Leaves at: 9.30am |
Walk lasts for 75 minutes. |
Grade 4 difficulty. |
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Walk in the Park, Beechings Way, Twydall Meeting at the community centre, ME8 6TQ |
Thursdays Leaves at: 10am |
Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Chatham Historic Dockyard walk Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY Walkers must report to the walk leaders due to parking restrictions |
Thursdays Leaves at: 10am |
Walk lasts for 75 minutes. |
Grade 4 difficulty. |
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Walk in the Park, Rochester Esplanade, Rochester Meeting at the outdoor gym equipment, ME1 1QN |
Thursdays Leaves at: 11am |
Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 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 3 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 4 difficulty. |
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Medway Carers walk (Contact Roger at jollyrogerspeakeasy@live.co.uk for location and day) |
Leaves at: 11am |
Walk lasts for 60 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 3 difficulty. |
Grades explained
Grade 1: Ready, Steady, Walk - class-based session designed for people that have limited mobility and would like to be able to progress to join the graded walking groups. Focus will be on building strength and balance in a friendly and supportive environment. The sessions are part of a lifestyle changing course to help you with the social enjoyment, understanding and how walking in the fresh air can be the start of a new journey for you and your wellbeing. Contact 01634 333 720 for future locations and times.
Grade 2: Walk In The Park - Social walks suitable for people who are already walking short distances and feel ready to progress further. We use the local green spaces that have a flat terrain and are suitable for those using mobility aids. The walks are circular, self-paced and offer rest stops for those that need them. These walks will give participants the opportunity to progress to the next level of walks that are in excess of 30 minutes.
Grade 2: Suitable for people who are already walking short distances of up to a mile. These walks also offer the opportunity to join our walk in the park program. Most walks can be up to 60 minutes with around 45 minutes of walking time and will focus on the social and physical benefits of creating a regular walking lifestyle change. The walks try to avoid any steps and slopes will be taken in manageable stages.
Grade 3: Suitable for people who walk regular for up to an hour. Grade 2 walks focus on building walking time and fitness. Walks will be around 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
Grade 4: Suitable for walkers who are interested in walking for their health. Walks are around 75 minutes and generally just over 3 miles. Walks will include slopes and less rest stops than the normal grade 3 walks.
Grade 5: Suitable for people looking for more challenging walks. Walks are 90 minutes of walking time and will include slopes that will be challenging, including some wintery mud sections. The walks may also be at a slightly quicker pace than usual.
Self-guided walks
Why not try our self-guided walks. We have 11 routes to choose