Looking for a gentle, friendly way to get moving this month? Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are free, short, led walks designed to help you take a step towards better health and happiness. No booking needed for most walks, no special kit required. Just turn up, pull on your shoes and enjoy a stroll with friendly people.
With dozens of walks happening every week across London, there’s bound to be one near you. Here’s what’s on throughout May 2026.
Monday Walks
Lordship Rec Walk 9:20am | 35 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey Join Storm & Gloria for a walk in Lordship Rec. Mostly flat with only one hill that can be avoided. Lovely fields and views of Alexandra Palace. Refreshments and toilets at The Hub by the lake. Meet at the gates in Downhills Park Road, N17 6NY. Find out more
Eltham Park Health Walk 9:45am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich A walk around Eltham Park South and North woodland. Level 2 mixed terrain through wooded park. Meet at Eltham Park South Cafe, Glenesk Road, Eltham, SE9 1AG. Find out more
West Hampstead Medical Centre Well-Being Walk 10:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Camden A friendly weekly walk led by Social Prescriber and certified walk leader Joseph Graham. Exclusively for patients of West Hampstead Medical Centre. Gentle pace, all abilities welcome. Round trip with a stop for toilets and refreshments. Meet at the corner of West Heath Road and Templewood Avenue. Booking essential: email nclicb.socialprescriber.whmc@nhs.net. Find out more
Longer Monday Walk (Richmond) 10:30am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames A different longer walk each Monday of the month, exploring various routes around Ham, Richmond Park and the riverside. Check the Ramblers website for the specific route each week. Find out more (2nd Monday) | Find out more (3rd Monday)
Friday Hill Chingford Feel Good Walks 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet at The Chingdale Centre, 19 Chingdale Road, Chingford, E4 6HZ. Steady pace. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Alexandra Park Walk 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey Meet at the bottom gates of Alexandra Park, N8 7HP. Walk leaders Annette and Bridgette welcome everyone. Just turn up a few minutes before the start. Find out more
Richmond Station Short Walk 11:00am | 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames A free, short and easy health walk around the green spaces local to Richmond train station. Find out more
Chestnuts Park Walk 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey A circular walk around Chestnuts Park, accessible to all. Meet inside Chestnuts Community Centre front reception area, 280 St Ann’s Rd, N15 5BN. Starts promptly at 11am. Find out more
Lewisham Park Healthy Walk 12:00pm | 25 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Part of The Lewisham Pensioners Forum Monday Project. Meet in the lounge of St Mauritius House, 65-67 Lewisham Park. One of the easiest routes available. Find out more
Tuesday Walks
Tottenham Marshes 9:15am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey Meet at The Engine Room, Unit A, Eagle Heights, Lebus Street, N17 9FU. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Runs every week. Find out more
Beckenham Place Park Healthy Walk 9:45am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet in front of The Mansion House main entrance. Beginner and advanced routes available. Find out more
Charlton Ramble Health Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich A Grade 3 walk taking in the local area, with a mix of green space, parks and local roads. Some unmade paths and occasional woodland. Find out more
Ladywell Fields Healthy Walk 10:00am | 40 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at the ‘Blue Well’, the blue glass column near the footbridge leading from Lewisham Hospital to Ladywell Fields. Find out more
Greenwich Park Walk & Talk 10:15am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich A beginner-level walk around Greenwich Park, guided by a walk leader. Meet at The Pavilion Cafe, Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY. Run by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Find out more
Leytonstone Feel Good Walks 10:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet at The Pastures Centre, 15 Davies Lane, E11 3DR. Walk at a steady pace, finishing at the Back to Ours Cafe. Optional free Pilates session afterwards (12:30-1:30pm). Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Very Gentle Health Walk 10:30am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Square Mile A health walk at a very easy, slow pace. Ideal for people building up confidence, living with a long-term condition, or recovering from surgery. Finishes with a hot drink in a local cafe. Find out more
Richmond Park 10:30am | 1 hour 5 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames Meet at Richmond Hill Gate, finishing at Pembroke Lodge. Paths, grass, uneven surfaces with hills. Suited to intermediate and advanced walkers rather than beginners. Find out more
Forster Memorial Park Healthy Walk 10:45am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at the Longhill Road entrance to Forster Memorial Park. Find out more
St James Street Feel Good Walks 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet outside St James Street Train Station, Walthamstow, E17 7PJ. Steady pace. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Sydenham Wells Park Healthy Walk 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at the bench beside the pond near the Longton Ave entrance. Choice of routes, from gentle paths to harder terrain. Find out more
Leyton Feel Good Walks 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet at Leyton Sports Ground, 485 High Road, E10 6PY. A gentle stroll with tea and biscuits at the end (free). Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Special: Tuesday 12 May only
Glimmer Walk 11:30am | 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Camden A creative wellbeing walk celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, with a trip to Camley Nature Reserve in Camden. Starting and finishing at Pancras Square Library. A gentle walk with creative prompts to find ‘Glimmers’ — small, micro-moments of joy, safety, or connection that calm the nervous system. Find out more
Wednesday Walks
Anstridge Health Walk 9:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich An intermediate-level walk around Anstridge. Meet outside Anstridge Community Hall, Anstridge Road, SE9 2LL. Run by CACT alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Find out more
Tea, Talk & Walk 9:30am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lee Valley A leisurely walk around Lee Valley Regional Park followed by time to socialise in a cafe. Routes follow safe, accessible paths including park trails and canal paths, with benches for resting. Find out more
Greenwich Park Health Walk 9:45am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich Meet at Pavilion Cafe, SE10 8QY. Walk starts at 10am. Find out more
Mottingham Health Walk 10:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich An advanced-level walk around Mottingham. Wear footwear suited to woodland walking. Meet at The Tarn, Court Road, London, SE9 4AY. Run by CACT alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Find out more
Grove Park & Beyond Healthy Walk 10:30am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at The Ringway Centre, Baring Rd. Different route each week, often using public transport. Booking required in advance: email lewishamwalks@enablelc.org. Find out more
Westbury Walk N22 10:30am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey Meet outside the cafe area in Russell Park, Maurice Ave, N22 6PU. A circular walk around Russell Park and Belmont Rec with walk leader Rich. Find out more
Northwick Park Wanderers 10:30am | 1 hour 15 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Harrow Health Walks Meet at Northwick Park Station, Northwick Avenue side. Some muddy ground with steep slopes and one stile. Routes vary. Circular walk returning to start around 11:45am. Find out more
Ham 10:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames A walk in Ham Lands and along the river paths. Flat with a mix of paved and grass surfaces. Short option (30-40 mins) and a gentle-to-intermediate option (60 mins) available. Find out more
Bruce Castle Park 10:45am | 35 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Haringey Meet Rebecca in front of Bruce Castle Park Pavilion Cafe. A circular walk around the park. Starts promptly at 10:45am. Find out more
Leyton Feel Good Walks (Wednesday) 11:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet outside the KuKooLaLa Cafe, Leyton Jubilee Park, E10 7BL. Steady pace. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Langthorne Park Feel Good Walks 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest A steady social walk at Langthorne Park and surrounding area. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Lifewalk 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lee Valley A walking-for-health scheme across various routes within Lee Valley. Encourages you to walk a little faster than usual. All abilities welcome. Find out more
Walthamstow Village Feel Good Walks 2:00pm | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest An afternoon walk around Walthamstow Village and surrounding areas. Meet inside the Walthamstow Community Hub, 18A Orford Rd, E17 9LN. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Thursday Walks
Crystal Palace Park Healthy Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet outside St Christopher’s Hospice, SE26 6DZ. Walk lasts roughly 45-60 minutes. Find out more
Oxleas Ramble Health Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich Walks around Oxleas Meadows and surrounding areas, mainly through woodland with some road walking. Meet at Cafe on the Meadow, London, SE18 3JA. Find out more
Plashet Park Social Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Newham A friendly social walk taking a circular route around Plashet Park in Manor Park, Newham. Find out more
Charlton Park Walk and Talk 10:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich A Walking with Poles session exploring Charlton Park, supporting good posture and a full body workout. Meet at Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE. Wear suitable footwear for potentially uneven or muddy ground. Run by CACT alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Find out more
Mortlake 10:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames Walks along the riverside with a number of route options. Paths can be uneven, wet and slippery due to the tidal river. Find out more
Coronation Gardens Feel Good Walk 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Run by Leyton Orient Trust. Meet at the entrance of Coronation Gardens, near Buckingham Road. For more information email Feel.Good@walthamforest.gov.uk. Find out more
Ladywell Fields Healthy Walk (Thursday) 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at the ‘Blue Well’, the blue glass column near the footbridge leading from Lewisham Hospital to Ladywell Fields. Find out more
Wood Street Walk Feel Good Walks 11:00am | 45 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet at Wood Street Overground station at 11am for an easy-paced walk around the local area. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Leytonstone Feel Good Walk (Thursday) 11:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest A steady walk around Hollow Ponds and surrounding areas. Meet by the Lakeside Diner, Hollow Ponds, E11 1NP. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Horniman Gardens Healthy Walk 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet at the bench just inside the London Road main gates. The walk has some steep slopes, but there is an option to do flatter routes. Find out more
Thursday Health Walk (Square Mile) 2:00pm | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Square Mile Shakespeare Pub to Welsh Centre (circular). Monthly walks exploring fascinating parts of the capital, with a focus on uncovering hidden history. Check the Ramblers website for specific dates. Find out more
Friday Walks
Blackhorse Road Feel Good Walks 9:45am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest A relaxed and welcoming weekly walk. Meet outside Blackhorse Road Station, Walthamstow, E17 6ND. All adults welcome. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Bostall Health Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich Walks around Bostall Heath woodland and surrounding areas. Occasional small road sections. Meet at the car park, London, SE2 0RB. May be muddy with uneven ground and some inclines. Find out more
Leytonstone Nordic Walking 10:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Medium to brisk pace. Meet outside Leytonstone Station (Church Lane side), E11 1HE. Participants must register in advance by emailing Feel.Good@walthamforest.gov.uk and completing the registration form. Find out more
Salaam Peace Walking Group 10:00am | 1 hour 30 mins | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest A relaxed and welcoming weekly walk. Meet at St James Street Station, Walthamstow, E17 7BL. All adults welcome. Find out more
Bushy Park 10:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames A walk through the beautiful grounds of Bushy Park in Richmond. Find out more
Higham’s Park Feel Good Walk 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet outside Humphrys Cafe in Highams Park. Option to stop for teas and coffees at the end. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Greenwich Park Healthy Walk 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Lewisham Meet outside Greenwich Station on Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA. Around 45 minutes, with multiple routes available. Find out more
Special: 2nd and 4th Fridays only
Leyton Crawley Road Medical Centre Walk 11:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest Meet opposite Crawley Road Medical Centre at Leyton Sports Ground. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
Saturday Walks
Steps n Checks Women’s Walk 9:00am | 2 hours | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Waltham Forest A women’s-only walk every Saturday. Steady pace. Meet outside the KuKooLaLa Cafe in Leyton Jubilee Park, E10 5BL. Register via the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walker form. Find out more
River Ramble 9:30am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich An intermediate-level walk along the Thames Path in Woolwich, in partnership with Woolwich Works. Meet at Visitors’ Book Cafe, Woolwich Works, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. Refreshments and toilets available. Find out more
Greenwich Riverside Health Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Greenwich A scenic circular walk along the Thames Path and Old Royal Naval College. Perfect for beginners. Meet outside the Gipsy Moth pub, 60 Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BL. Wheelchair accessible, dog friendly and family friendly. Find out more
human-nature: CleanUp Walk 10:00am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Camden An easy 60-minute linear walk (max 1.5km) along a local Camden canal route, helping care for the space by picking up litter. All on solid, hard-standing paths. Litter-picking equipment provided in partnership with CleanupUK. This group is exclusively for people of colour and immigrants. Meet at Castlehaven Community Hub, walking between Coal Drops Yard and Hawley Wharf. Book via Eventbrite (see Ramblers listing for link). Find out more
Sunday Walks
Bushy Park 10:15am | 1 hour | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Richmond upon Thames A weekend walk through Bushy Park in Richmond. A great way to start your Sunday. Find out more
Special: Sunday 31 May only
Sunday Health Walk (Square Mile) 10:00am | Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Square Mile Waterloo to Barbican (linear). A monthly walk exploring fascinating parts of the capital, with a focus on uncovering hidden history. Find out more
Good to Know
All Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are free, led by trained volunteers, and open to everyone. Most walks run weekly from the same starting point, so once you find one you like, you can make it a regular part of your week.
Walks range from around 25 minutes to two hours and cover easy, accessible routes. Many finish with a chance to grab a cuppa and a chat.
Several of the Waltham Forest Feel Good Walks ask you to register in advance via an online form. For more information about those walks, email Feel.Good@walthamforest.gov.uk.
You can browse the full listing and find walks near you on the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks search page.
