Wellbeing walks in Camden

Join our free weekly health walks.

Our organised walks are relaxed, friendly and a great chance to meet new people.
At each of our walks, there are toilets and benches along the route. Many of our walks also finish at cafes for social opportunities.

Each group meets 10 minutes before the walk starts and leaves promptly. Walks typically last 30-90 minutes. No specialist equipment needed, just wear clothes and shoes comfortable for walking.

10 Benefits of Walking:

• can help you burn calories 
• strengthen your heart
• can help lower your blood sugar
• eases joint pain
• boosts immune function 
• boosts your energy 
• improves your mood
• extend your life expectancy 
• tones your legs
• creative thinking

Contact us

For more information on Wellbeing walks in Camden or to set up a walk of your own, email walking@camden.gov.uk

Organised walks in Camden

Hampstead Heath Leisurely Group

• Every Monday (except bank holidays) at 9:50am
• Meeting point: Parliament Hill cafe

Bookings are no longer required, simply turn up to the meeting place.

This walk is suitable for people living with health conditions or mobility issues. Mobility aids welcome. Suitable for slower walkers. There is a sister walk (Hampstead Heath challenging walk) that goes from Hampstead Heath overground station at the same time. We recommend new walkers try this leisurely walk first and if they find it too easy, they can then try out the Hampstead Heath challenging walk.

For further information please visit Hampstead Heath Walks webpage 

Hampstead Heath Medium Walk 

•    Thursdays 11am 
•    Meeting point: Parliament Hill Café 
•    No booking required just arrive at the meet time 

This walk is a medium length, sometimes venturing all the way to Kenwood and often finishing with a cuppa at a local cafe. You can expect to finish at 12.15 - 12.30pm

For further information please visit Walking on Hampstead Heath — Hampstead Heath - Conservation, Community and Volunteering.

Hampstead Heath Challenging Group

• Every Monday (except bank holidays) at 9:50am
• Meeting point: Hampstead Heath Overground station
• Bookings are no longer required, simply turn up to the meeting place. 

This walk goes across the Heath following a different route each week, often diverging from the main paths, so be prepared for uneven ground and walking uphill. After about an hour, the group stops for refreshments at Kenwood or Parliament Hill Café, occasionally venturing further afield to Golders Hill Park.

Participants can either make their own way home or join the walk leaders to return by a shorter route to the starting point opposite Hampstead Heath Overground station. Please wear shoes comfortable for walking in and bear in mind that the Heath can be muddy. You don’t need anything special but avoid open-toed shoes and smooth soles. 

For further information please visit Hampstead Heath Walks webpage

Likewise Walk

This walk will not be running between December and March 2024. It will start again in March, please feel free to contact us on the details below for more information. 

If you’re looking to gently increase your physical activity and meet new people, our weekly excursions around the local area might be just the ticket. Walks start at the Likewise Hub and take in different local spots each week – we’re lucky to have some great green space nearby, and often stop for a coffee and a chat along the way. 

We want our walks to be open to as many people as possible. A Likewise team member will be present in the group if you have any questions along the way, but if there’s anything else we can do to support you to attend please let us know.

For further information on the walk contact Likewise by:

Phone: 020 7278 4437

Email: contactus@likewise.org.uk

Kilburn Community Wellbeing Walks

• Every Tuesday at 10am Coffee/Tea Morning meet up
• Every Tuesday at 11am - Kilburn Community wellbeing walk begins
• Meeting point: Rose Cafe, 243 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7JN

All walks will be in and around Kilburn. Walk a different route each week, for no more than 40-60 minutes at a comfortable pace.

Join the Kilburn Community Wellbeing Walk, or for further information contact SHAK by:

Phone: 07462 60 450

Email: jespindola@shakonline.co.uk

Bangladeshi Older Women's Walk

• Every Thursday at 10:15am
• Meeting point: Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, London, NW1 3RH

To book or for further information on the walk contact Third Age Project by:

Phone: 020 7383 4922 

Email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk 

Third Age Project: Weekly Wellbeing Walk

• Every Thursday at 10:30am
• Meeting point: Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent's Park, London NW1 3RH

This walk is up to 90 minutes long with an optional refreshment stop. Advanced booking is required. 

To book or for further information on the walk contact Third Age Project by:

Phone: 020 7383 4922 

Email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk

Third Age Project: Monthly Hampstead Heath walk

• The last Tuesday of every month
• Starts 10am Meeting point: Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regents Park, London, NW1 3RH
• Duration : 2 hours  

This walk is up to 2 hours long with an optional refreshment stop. The walk is suitable for older people with long-term health conditions or mobility issues. Mobility aids welcome. 

Advance booking essential.

For more information and to book please contact Third Age Project by:

Phone: 020 7383 4922 

Email info@thirdageproject.org.uk

Camden Carers Walk

This is a closed group walk specifically for those people who care for others in Camden and are registered with Camden Carers.

For further details and for booking please contact Camden Carers by:

Phone: 020 7428 8950

Email: info@camdencarers.org.uk   

Queen's Crescent Walk

• Fridays (term time only) at 12pm
• Meeting point: The Dome 170 Weedington Road, Queens Crescent NW5 4NU

This walk was originally set up for people with learning disabilities, but everyone is welcome. The walk is hosted by QQF (Quite Quite Fantastic Charity)

For further details about this walk please contact QQF by:

Phone: 07817 192 839 

Email: qqfantastic@yahoo.com 

Rise and Shine morning mindful and social walk

Greet the day with a morning mindful walk on Primrose Hill/Regents Park. We walk at a social pace, with the first half of the walk in silence for you to connect with yourselves and the environment and the second half is open to socialising if you so wish to. There is also the option to come for a cuppa at a local café afterwards!

• The fourth Tuesday of every month
• Meet at 7:50am to leave at 8am sharp 

Meeting point and route varies so please check at Pasithea or use the QR code below to join the walks private telegram chat for up to date information. 

To book and to find out more about the walk please visit Pasithea .

Walk and Talk - connecting people with psoriasis

Location: This takes place on Hampstead Heath 
Time and date varies: patients will be kept up to date with the details prior to each walk
Distance: 1 hour circular walk 

This is a closed walking group for patients at the Royal Free who are participating in the walk and talk study, connecting people with Psoriasis. This walk is by referral only, for more information you can contact Poppy Scheinmann on psscheinmann@gmail.com.

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Contact us

For more information about Wellbeing Walks in Camden, email walking@camden.gov.uk

Belsize walk guide

From Primrose Hill to Parliament Hill, a two- and half-hour leisure walk through Camden, seeing architectural and historical buildings and places of interest along the way. This walk is not led by a walk leader but can be completed by everyone, and includes places to sit and stop.

To start the walk and for more information on locations and maps please view Belsize Walk Guide (PDF) and Belsize Walk Poster (PDF).

Walking tube map

Walking can be a quick and easy alternative to the tube when getting around London and of course it is free and comes with all the mental and physical health benefits that physical activity can provide. The TFL’s walking tube map shows how long it takes to walk between stations on the same line, this is especially useful during the busiest times which are between 05:45-08:15 and 16:00-17:30 Monday to Friday. 

• Transport for London (TFL) Walking times between stations on the same line
• Walking - Transport for London 

Footways

Footways is a network of quiet and enjoyable routes for walking in London. To view their maps and more information visit the Footways webpage.

Camden's parks and green spaces

Camden has many parks and green spaces that are ideal for walking around or to use as walk destinations or rest points. The locations of Camden’s Parks and Green spaces can be seen on the Parks in Camden webpages

For further information about Informal walks in Camden please email walking@camden.gov.uk

Canal and Rivers Trust

The Canal and River Trust has over 2,000 miles of level towpaths along some of the best waterside scenery England and Wales have to offer. Take a walk today and feel better by water.

The Trust works hard to ensure its towpaths are open and accessible so you can enjoy a waterside ramble whatever the time of year. Aside from lock flights, your path is level and there's little chance of getting lost.

The unfolding scenery of a canal-side stroll also takes some beating. Where else could you find such a mix of wildlife, architecture, countryside and of course, the thing that brings it all to life, narrowboats?

If you're looking for great canal or river walks, the Trust's routes map will point you in the right direction. Alternatively, just head for your local towpath and follow your nose.

For more information, visit canalrivertrust.org.uk

Wellbeing Walks in Regents Park 

Join us on a guided mindfulness in nature walk to disconnect from the day and reconnect with yourself and nature.

Visit the Royal Parks website for more information.