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.
Benefits of health walks
Benefits include:
- walks led by trained walk leaders
- supportive and fun atmosphere
- flat routes
- walks all-year round
- easy pace
- graded for different levels
- excellent exercise
- outdoor exercise
- only need a pair of shoes
- dogs welcome
Join a health walk
Health 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
Monthly Saturday walks
Medway Health Walks have organised a feature walk once a month. This will give the residents of Medway a chance to enjoy the walking for health program while becoming more physically active with likeminded individuals.
The pathways used will involve a level of fitness in line with our accredited walking for health program. The feature walk will be classified as a three foot walk due to the terrain and potential for walking up inclines.
These walks will take place every second Saturday of the month.
Confirmed times and locations:
- 11 January 2020 at 10:30am - RSPB Cliffe walk, meeting outside St. Helens Church, ME3 7QT
Public toilets are available at the start location. The 133 bus service stops nearby - 8 February 2020 at 10:30am - Meeting outside the main entrance of Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood, ME5 8TH. The 166 bus stops nearby. Dress appropriately as the route will be muddy. There will also be a short steep hill on some muddy
terrain which we will walk up and down - 14 March 2020 at 10:45am - Meeting at Wigmore Evangelical Free Church, Durham Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 0JN. Please dress
appropriately for the weather and sensible footwear is advisable as we will be walking through wooded areas. The route will be on hilly terrain and completion of a graded three foot health walk is recommended.
Upcoming walks
| Location | Day and time | About the walk | Walk difficulty by grade |
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Rainham Walk Meeting at Rainham Library, ME8 7LR |
Every Monday 9:45am to 10:30am |
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 |
Every Monday 9:45am to 11:15am |
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 Park Walk Meeting at Capstone Park car park by the lake, ME7 3JG |
Every Monday 9:45am to 11am |
Walks are between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. The walk explores Capstone Country Park. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Rochester Riverside Walk Meeting at Breaking Bread Café, ME1 1FG |
Every Monday 9:45am to 11am |
Walks are between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Exploring the paths and links between Rochester and Chatham. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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St. Mary's Island Walk Meeting at Ship and Trades Car Park, ME4 3ER |
Every Monday 10:15am to 11:30am |
Walks are between 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Explores st Mary's Island with a flat, easy to follow circular route. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Tunbury Community Walk Meeting at Tunbury Hall Car Park, ME5 9HP |
Every Tuesday 9:45am to 11:15am |
Walks last between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes. An adaptive walk to suit all levels with experience in walking. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Strood Community Walk Meeting at Strood Community Hub, ME2 4TJ |
Every Tuesday 10am to 11:15am |
Walks last between 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. A choice of walks exploring Strood and the surrounding areas. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Cuxton Community Walk Meeting at Cuxton Library, ME2 1EY |
Every Tuesday 10:15am to 12 noon |
Walk lasts between 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Footpaths through woods with steps exploring the local area. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Riverside Walk Meeting at Riverside Country Park, ME7 2XH |
Every Tuesday 10:15am to 11:30am |
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 |
Every Wednesday 9:30am to 10:45am |
Walks last 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. The views are fantastic as you explore the area of Spekes bottom. . |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Hook Meadow Meeting at Hook Meadow Library, ME5 0TZ |
Every Wednesday 9:45am to 11am |
Walks last 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Exploring the greenspaces available in the local areas. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Great Lines Stroll Meeting at Gillingham Library, ME7 1BG |
Every Wednesday 9:45am to 10:30am |
Walk lasts between 30 to 45 minutes. An entry level walk for those with no walking experience. |
Grade one difficulty.
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Cliffe Woods Meeting at Parks Medical Centre, ME3 8HX (meet outside) |
Every Wednesday 10:15am to 12noon |
Walk lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. A countryside walk in Cliffe woods. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Medway Carers Walk (Contact Roger at jollyrogerspeakeasy@live.co.uk for location) |
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 11am to 12:15pm |
Walk lasts 1 hour. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Park Club Walk Meeting at Park Club, ME5 0LU |
Every Wednesday 12.15pm to 1.30pm |
Walk lasts 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. A good walk for testing your fitness around Snodhurst bottom. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Three Villages Walk Meeting at Village Hall, Lower Stoke, ME3 9ST |
Every Thursday 9:15am to 10:30am |
Walk lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. The walk has stunning views across the River Medway. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Chatham Historic Dockyard Walk Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY |
Every Thursday 9:45am to 11:15am |
Walk lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. . |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Wigmore Community Walk Meeting at Wigmore Library, ME8 0PX |
Every Thursday 9:45am to 11am |
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 |
Every Thursday 9:45am to 11:15am |
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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Hoo Community Walk Meeting at Hoo Library, ME3 9AL |
Every Friday 9:45am to 11am |
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 |
Every Friday 9:45am to 11am |
Walk lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes. Walking through the rich heritage of the area. |
Grade 2 difficulty.
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Wainscott Walk Wainscott Co-op, ME2 4LB |
Cancelled until further notice |
Walk lasts between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. A brisk walk for those who are ready to test their walking fitness. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Every second Saturday of the month |
Walk lasts 90 minutes. Appropriate footwear is advised as you will be using public footpaths, muddy pathways and loose gravel. |
Grade 3 difficulty.
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Grades explained
Grade one: Suitable for people who would like to start walking. Walks are generally 30 minutes on flat grounds with mainly firm surfaces. The walks try to avoid any steps and steep includes.
Grade two: 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 three: 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.