About health walks
Medway Health Walks and the newly formed Ramblers Wellbeing
Almost everyone can do it, no matter your age, income, gender or ability.
It's the easiest and most accessible form
We encourage everyone to try a group walk by joining our
We have a number of walks
Each walk has a unique feel, from the distance, the terrain and the environment.
We have developed a grading system to help
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Top 6 reasons to join our walking program
We lead the route
You do not have to rely on finding your way around a route when
Improve your mental wellbeing
There’ll be people joining the group for the same reasons you are,
- get outside more often
- enjoy their local
greenspace and woodland - meet new people
- get fitter.
Evidence shows that regular exercise can reduce the risk of:
- depression
- stress
- anxiety.
Feeling more connected with your
Improve your social health
The thought of walking for an hour on your own could easily
With a walking group
Walking can improve your
Distraction from the pressures of day-to-day life
When you’re with a crowd of people adventuring around a new
Encouragement and physical health
The thought of walking on unknown paths can seem challenging if
Our walkers and walk leaders will
Imagine the feeling of completing a new hill because
Once
- managing a healthy
weight, - strengthening muscles
- reducing the risk of some serious
conditions.
Friendship
One of the reasons some people join walking groups is to combat
Become a walk leader
There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer walk leader within Medway.
Find out more about how to become a walk leader on the Explore Medway website.