Join a Health Walk

What is a Health Walk?  

Health Walks are a supportive and welcoming way to start or continue your walking journey. All Health Walks are local, accessible, short group walks that are free to attend. They are led by trained walk leaders along risk assessed routes and are suitable for all walking paces and abilities.

Why join a Health Walk?

By joining a Health Walk you can enjoy a range of benefits from improved physical health and mood to better connections with other people and your local area. Find out more about why walking matters.

Who organises the Health Walks?

The Health Walks listed on our website are not run or organised by us but are part of our Scottish Health Walk Network.

What is the Scottish Health Walk Network?

Our Scottish Health Walk Network supports and trains individuals, groups and organisations to provide short, free, accessible Health Walks. To be a member of our Scottish Health Walk Network, Health Walk providers must ensure:

• All volunteers and staff complete our Walk Leader Training.
• All Health Walk routes are risk assessed.
• All Health Walks are accessible and inclusive.
• They have an up-to-date policy for the protection of children and protected adults.
• All new walkers complete a short information form.

How to join a Health Walk

When you search for your local Health Walk on our website, you’ll find the organiser’s name and contact details. We recommend contacting them before going to your first Health Walk. It gives you the chance to find out more about accessibility and facilities, like toilets. You can also double-check the meeting point as it can change sometimes. 

Looking for a volunteer role?

Volunteers make Health Walks happen. From offering a warm welcome at the start of the walk, to supporting walkers throughout it.

Members of our Scottish Health Walk Network are always looking for volunteers. You can join the 14,000 volunteers who are making local communities happy, healthy and active.

Contact your local Health Walk provider to find out how you can get involved. You can find the details of you local provider by using the search bar at the top of this page. Or contact us and we will connect you.