Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Following the latest government guidance, our Medway health walks accredited wellbeing walks scheme will start to return this year.
Please check back regularly for the new timetables.
You can also enjoy walking outdoors in a Medway park.
Self-guided walks
Why not try our self-guided walks. We have 11 routes to choose
About our health walks
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
Regular walks
We will be updating this page throughout 2021. 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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Rainham walk Meeting at Rainham Library, ME8 7LR |
To be confirmed |
Entry level walk. Perfect for beginners to walking or those returning. |
Grade one difficulty.
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Lordswood walk Meeting at Lordswood Library, ME5 8TH |
To be confirmed |
Three different walks adapted to suit most abilities. Walks are either 45 minutes, 1 hour or 1 hour 15 minutes. Grade 3 difficulty. |
Grade 3 difficulty
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Capstone Country Park walk Meeting at Capstone Park car park by the lake, ME7 3JG |
Mondays Meet time: 9.45am
|
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Rochester Riverside walk Meeting at Breaking Bread Café, ME1 1FG |
To be confirmed |
Walks are between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Exploring the paths and links between Rochester and Chatham. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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The Bell Mast Tower walking group (St. Mary's Island) Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY |
Mondays Meet time: 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 Meet time: 10am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Cuxton Hiking Group Meeting outside Cuxton Library, ME2 1EY |
First and third Tuesday of every month Meet time: 10.15am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Riverside Country Park Group Meeting at Riverside Country Park, ME7 2XH |
Tuesdays Meet time: 10.15am |
Walk lasts between 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 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 Meet time: 9.30am |
Walk lasts for up to 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Hook Meadow Meeting at Hook Meadow Library, ME5 0TZ |
To be confirmed |
Walks last 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Exploring the greenspaces available in the local areas. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
|
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The Great Lines walk Meeting at Mill Road junction (entrance to Great Lines) |
Wednesdays Meet time: 9.45am |
Walk lasts for up to 60 minutes. |
Grade one difficulty.
|
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Cliffe Woods Meeting at Parks Medical Centre, ME3 8HX (meet outside) |
Wednesdays Meet time: 10.15am |
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 Meet time: 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 Meet time: 9.15am |
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 Meet time: 9.45am |
Walk lasts for 90 minutes. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Wigmore Community Walk Meeting at Wigmore Library, ME8 0PX |
To be confirmed |
Walk lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. Suitable for people who would like to develop into longer walks. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Luton Community Walk Meeting at Luton Library, ME5 7LA |
To be confirmed |
Walk lasts 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Three walks, adaptable to suit all levels of walking experience. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Thrive Borstal Wellbeing Walk Meeting at Borstal Village Hall, ME1 3JQ |
Every other Thursday beginning 7 October 2021 Meet time: 9.50am |
Walk lasts for 60 minutes. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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St. Augustine Church Wellbeing Walk Meeting at St. Augustine Church, ME7 5PW |
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Meet time: 10.20am |
Walk last up to 75 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 Meet time: 9.45am |
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.