Physical activity is good for both your mental and physical health, and walking is a great way to be active. It provides opportunities to chat to other people and explore your community. And most importantly, it makes us feel good!
We have developed a programme of short, friendly group walks that can help you become and stay active.
The walks are free to join, and everybody is welcome. A trained volunteer leads each one.
Each walk will be different in length and may be more suited to some than others. They proceed at a leisurely pace and include rests.
We developed the walks with the support of the Ramblers and in partnership with local community groups and organisations.
Walks in north and east Cambridge
Nuffield Road Surgery walk
- First Thursday of the month at 2pm from Nuffield Road Surgery, Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1GL
- About an hour long
- Contact cpicb.nrmcpatients@nhs.net for more information
This walk is hosted and led by Social Prescribing Link workers with health and wellbeing coaches from Nuffield Road Surgery.
Cledara Abbey Stadium walk
- Wednesdays at 12.15pm from the Cledara Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8LN
- Betwen 50 and 70 minutes long
- Contact foundation@cambridgeunited.com for more information – it is recommended that you email before attending your first walk
Walks in south Cambridge
Lammas Land walk and talk
- Wednesdays at 11am from Crofters Kiosk, Lammas Land, Cambridge CB3 9PA
- Between 20 and 40 minutes long
- Contact h.henley1@nhs.net for more information
This walk is hosted and led by CAM Medical PCN for patients of Lensfield, Newnham Walk and Trumpington Street medical practices.
Trumpington wellbeing walk
- Fridays at 11am from the kiosk at Trumpington Park and Ride, Hauxton Road, Cambridge CB2 9FT
- Between 50 and 70 minutes liong
- Contact foundation@cambridgeunited.com for more information – it is recommended that you email before attending your first walk
This walk goes through local woods and along the river, but can be adapted to stick to paths if you use a walking aid or have a pushchair. Suitable footwear is required for muddy paths.
There is a refreshment stop at the Trumpington Meadows community space. The café inside operates on a donation basis.
Booking a walk
You do not need to book in advance for any wellbeing walk. However, some walks are available to pre-book via Bookwhen.
Booking in advance will provide you with more information on meeting locations, and will also enable us to contact you should a last-minute cancellation take place.
Other walking opportunities
We have set up tree trails to celebrate and promote our local trees. The trails, at Cherry Hinton Hall and at the Accordia site off Brooklands Avenue, are about 1.5km long.
Visit the Ramblers website to find out more about wellbeing walks around Cambridge and further afield.
Mental Health Mates is a network of peer support groups, run by people who experience their own mental health issues. They meet regularly to walk, connect and share without fear or judgement.
Volunteer to lead a walk
We rely on volunteers to lead and support walks in the local area.
Please contact us if you’re passionate about supporting people to get active and could offer some time. We’ll provide free training and support.
