London is one of the world’s great walking cities. This May, the London 100 Challenge is setting out to prove it.
Delivered by Go Jauntly in partnership with London National Park City, the London 100 Challenge invites you to walk 100 miles throughout May, joining thousands of Londoners working towards a collective target of one million miles walked across the capital as part of the London Walking Festival.
Whether you cover it in daily strolls, weekend adventures or lunchtime loops, every step you take goes towards that shared goal. The challenge is free to join, inclusive and flexible, celebrating every mile regardless of whether you reach the full 100. You can sign up now and start walking from 1st May.
What is Go Jauntly?
Go Jauntly is a free, community-based walking app that invites everyone into a world of daily outdoor adventures. Through the app, you can find local walks created by people who know and love them, discover the greenest walking routes from A to B, or sign up to fun and free walking challenges to help motivate you to walk more.
The app is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.
How the Challenge Works
The London 100 Challenge runs throughout May 2026. Once you have downloaded the Go Jauntly app, you can sign up to the challenge for free. From there, the app tracks your progress towards the 100-mile target, supporting you along the way with milestone badges, daily encouragement and curated Walk London routes.
The challenge tracks both individual and collective progress, so you can see how your miles contribute to London’s one-million-mile goal. Pre and post surveys will also measure behaviour change alongside in-app activity data, helping to build a picture of how walking challenges can make a lasting difference.
There is no pressure to hit the full 100 miles. This is about getting outside, exploring your neighbourhood and being part of something bigger.
A Note for Android Users: Setting Up Health Connect
If you are using an Android device, you will want to connect the Go Jauntly app with Health Connect to make sure your miles are tracked accurately.
Health Connect acts as a bridge between Go Jauntly and your existing activity tracker, whether that is Google Fit, Fitbit, Samsung Health or another compatible app. It does not track activity itself but pulls in the data from whichever service you already use.
Here is how to get set up:
- Make sure Health Connect is installed on your device. If you are running Android 14 or later, it will already be there. Earlier versions of Android may need to install it from the Play Store.
- Check that your chosen activity tracking app (Google Fit, Fitbit, etc.) is set to share data with Health Connect.
- When you join a challenge in Go Jauntly, the app will prompt you to grant permissions. Allow access for Distance and Steps to cover most challenges.
- You will also be asked about past data (useful if you join mid-challenge) and background data (so the app can update your progress without you needing to open it each time).
For full details and screenshots, visit Go Jauntly’s Health Connect guide.
Create Your Own Walking Routes
One of Go Jauntly’s best features is the ability to create and share your own walks. If you have a favourite route through your local park, along a canal towpath, or through a neighbourhood you love, you can turn it into a step-by-step guide for others to follow.
The process is straightforward. Take photos along your route with location services switched on, then open the app and tap the + icon to start building your walk. Select your images in order, add descriptions and navigation tips to each step, then create a cover page with a title and route description. Preview it, publish it, and your walk is live for the community to discover.
You can always edit or delete your walks later, and you can share them directly with friends. It is a brilliant way to contribute to the community and help others explore parts of London they might never have found on their own.
For a full walkthrough, visit Go Jauntly’s ultimate guide to creating a walk.
Explore London on Foot: Self-Guided Walks
If you are looking for inspiration to rack up those 100 miles, Go Jauntly has an extensive collection of self-guided walks in London covering everything from tranquil green spaces to iconic city landmarks.
With 47% of London made up of green space, there is no shortage of routes to discover. Here are some highlights from the Go Jauntly collection:
The Capital Ring is a 126km walking route divided into 15 manageable sections, taking you through some of London’s finest scenery, green spaces, nature reserves and historical sites. It is available in full on the Go Jauntly app thanks to a partnership with Transport for London.
The London Loop covers 242km around the outer edges of the city across 24 sections, combining open spaces like Hainault Forest Country Park and Bushy Park with historic buildings and quiet countryside.
The Jubilee Walkway offers five circular routes covering 15 miles of central London, passing some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Ideal for visitors and locals alike.
Beyond these marquee routes, the app features walks through London’s best parks (Richmond Park, Regent’s Park, Victoria Park), family-friendly strolls, pub walks and routes to London’s most photogenic spots.
Browse the full collection at gojauntly.com/walking-in-london.
Lace Up and Get Going
100 miles. One city. One month. Whether you are walking to work, exploring a new neighbourhood or tackling a stretch of the Capital Ring, every mile you walk this May counts towards something bigger.
The London 100 Challenge is free, flexible and open to everyone. Download Go Jauntly, sign up and let’s help London move.
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