What's On - Steps to Health Walking Groups

Steps to Health is a walking programme designed to get people walking and gaining the benefits that come along with it. The walks are for everyone, walkers and wheelers those who already enjoy short walks and those looking to become more active.

The programme is free, open to all and is available at various places across the city. Short health walks of up to 1 hour at a pace.

Monday Tower Building Foyer 11.30am
This walk meets in the Tower Building foyer and is suitable for all walkers. Walks are around the Riverside, Perth Road and University area returning to the Tower Cafe for a cuppa or lunch which the walkers buy themselves. This walk is usually a couple of miles at a relaxed pace. Family, friends and carers are also welcome.

Tuesday Charleston Community Centre 10.00am
This walk meets in reception and is a walk which is suitable for all walkers and wheelers. Walks are around the local area, usually a couple of miles including as much green space as possible and returning to the community café for a cup of tea/coffee/meal afterwards.

Tuesday (for those living with or affected by cancer) Maggie's Centre, Ninewells 11.00am
We meet at the Maggie's Centre, Ninewells Hospital from 10:30am on Tuesdays for a walk that starts at 11am. We walk in the surrounding greenspace at a pace and distance that suits the group returning for a vital cuppa and a chat in the Maggie's Centre. A friendly, welcoming group please come along and join us.

Tuesday (for adults with an ASN/Disability) Ranger Centre, Baxter Park 11.00am
Meet us at the Ranger Centre beside the playpark at 10:45am on a Tuesday. Our walk stays within the park allowing walkers to walk at their own pace, the more adventurous sometimes go up to Swanny Ponds. We return to the Rangers Centre for a cuppa and a chat. This walk is targeted at adults with an ASN/Disability but is open to all.

Wednesday Olympia Leisure Centre 9.45am
This health walk lasts around an hour, meet in the foyer from 9.30am every Wednesday. Walks are around the City Quay area, exploring the waterfront and walkers can choose from either a slower, shorter walk or a longer, faster walk if they wish. Walkers return to Olympia for a free coffee/tea and more chat.

Wednesday Douglas Sports Centre 1.00pm
A short health walk lasting around an hour, leaving from Douglas Sports Centre at 1pm (meet at 12.45pm in the car park). should say - A short health walk lasting up to an hour, your choice. Leaving from Douglas Sports Centre at 1:15pm, we meet from 1pm in reception.

Thursday Community Garden, Dawson Park 10.00am
This walk meets at the Community Garden in Dawson Park a little before 10am, we than have a walk in the park. This can be a longer or shorter walk depending on the walkers that day. If the group splits to accommodate all walkers, we meet again in the Community Garden for a tea/coffee and a more chat.

Thursday (for adults with an ASN/Disability) St Mary's Place Entrance, Dudhope Park 1.00pm
This walk meets at the St Mary's Place entrance to Dudhope Park at 12:45pm. Walkers stay within the park allowing walkers to walk at their own pace/distance enjoying a chat and the marvellous views across the river. We return to the Dudhope Multicultural Centre, St Mary's Place for a tea/coffee, board games and a chat. This walk is targeted at adults with an ASN/Disability but is open to all.

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Information published by Leisure and Culture Dundee.