Walking is a great way for you to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy Oxford's beautiful outdoors.
If you're a walking enthusiast or just starting out, why not join us for a walk around the city?
Oxford Health Walks schedule
- Tuesday, 10am - Summertown - Meeting at NOA Community Centre
- Tuesday, 10am - Countryside n Cobbles - Meeting outside John Lewis, Westgate Centre
- Wednesday, 10am - Hinksey Park - Meeting in car park
- Wednesday 11am - Donnington Surgery Walk - Meeting outside the surgery
- Wednesday 11.30am to 12.30pm - Blackbird Leys Health Walk - meeting outside Leys Pools & Leisure Centre
- Thursday, 11am - East Oxford Health Walk - Meeting outside Manzil Way surgery
- Thursday 1.30pm - Jericho Health Walk - Meeting at Jericho Health Centre
- Friday, 10am - Bury Knowle - Meeting at Headington Library, Bury Knowle Park
Fancy something a little bit longer and brisker? Why not join Natasha in our new Sole Striders fortnightly walk to get the legs moving:
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6pm
Location: Cutteslowe Park
Meeting point: Cutteslowe Park Pavillion
Frequency: Fortnightly
Starting: 25 June 2024
Pace: Medium to brisk
Health Walk videos
Experience our Health Walks virtually through these engaging videos:
Bury Knowle Health Walk video
Watch 'GO Active Bury Knowle Health Walk' on YouTube (1 minute, 56 seconds)
Donnington Health Walk video
Watch 'Donnington Health Walk: Video Walk Through' on YouTube (3 minute, 08 seconds)
Summertown Health Walk video
Watch 'Summertown Health Walk: Video Walk Through' on YouTube (2 minutes, 24 seconds)
Joining a Health Walk
No need to register, just turn up! We recommend arriving 5 minutes early, as walks start promptly.
Cost of Health Walks
Our walks are completely free. Just wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.
"I really do enjoy these walks and have discovered parts of Oxford that I never knew existed even though I have lived here all my life.
"Not only that; I have also made some new friends and improved my fitness levels no end. Long may they continue, as they have become an important part of my life."
Gill, Regular Health Walker
Useful information for walkers
- walks are open to everyone and and it will be clearly communicated when the route is wheelchair/pushchair accessible
- dogs are not permitted to ensure comfort for all walkers
- children must be accompanied by an adult
- walks are led by qualified Health Walk leaders
- all walks are suitable for every fitness level
- routes are fully risk assessed for your safety
- first-time walkers will be asked to complete a short questionnaire, so the Health Walk leader is aware of any previous injuries or illnesses
Become a Health Walk leader
Interested in leading walks? We need volunteers like you!
Watch 'Bridget - International Volunteers Day' on YouTube (1 minute, 34 seconds)
As a volunteer, you'll receive free training from Ramblers and support to set up and promote walks.
Read about Matyas Hanisch's experience as a Walk Leader assistant:
"My name is Matyas Hanisch and I chose these walks originally to do my 10 hour volunteering work for my HSLA course.
"During my hours my duty was to be the back marker (making sure no one gets left behind) which was a great task as all I needed to do was to make sure we kept up with the rest of the group and meanwhile we had some great conversations!
"The walks took routes that avoided the main roads and tried to include special places. For example before these walks I had no idea that J. R. R. Tolkien lived in Oxford! You can even find some green parts in the middle of Oxford where you literally will think that you are in a forest far away from any towns which I found fascinating.
"After the walk we would always go either to the cafe or a community building where we ate and drank a bit while continuing to talk with one another.
"During this time I learned that these walking sessions are quite pleasant with great people around who are really nice and good to have a conversation with. I found the walks an excellent way for older people to get out of their house and have a beneficial effect on both their physical and social health.
"I think that these walks are great, especially if you enjoy socialising as these walks are really friendly sessions where the point is to go out and walk with other people."
Matyas Hanisch, Walk Leader assistant
