Walking groups in London are as diverse as the communities they serve. We’re confident you’ll find a home for your passion for traversing London’s parks, streets and wild spaces whether you opt to amble, stroll, ramble, hike or wheel.
WHEELS AND WHEELCHAIRS
A group of wheelchair users and skaters who meet on Saturdays in Battersea Park to enjoy the sensory rush of speed. wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk
Central London Outdoor Group
Founded in 1937 CLOG is a walking and cycling club for those who are based in London or the home counties, with a packed activity programme that includes trips away within the UK and further afield. clog.org.uk
MOJA COLLECTIVE
Organise walks connecting Black and Brown faces in outdoors spaces. @moja.collective
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB
An activity and social club for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Find walks in London through their website. goc.org.uk
Saturday Walkers Club Group
BLACK TRI TRIBE
A group empowering and inspiring people of colour to do triathlons. They also host walks in Brighton and London. blacktritribe.com
WILD SOUTH LONDON
A community group hosting free walks and events to help people learn about and enjoy nature in South London. @wild_south_london
Long distance walkers association
The London chapter of LDWA offers regular 16-20 mile social walks, longer 25-50 mile social walks and an annual 100-mile challenge. ldwa.org.uk/london
FENCES AND FRONTIERS
This group’s Saturday walks aim to make London a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for refugees and asylum seekers to live in and settle. fencesandfrontiers.org
Walk & talk movement
Easy, laid back, and supportive walks that build communities and encourage friendly chats. walkandtalkmovement.org
EVERY BODY OUTDOORS
A group advocating for clothing, gear, and representation for plus size bodies in the outdoor movement. everybodyoutdoors.co.uk
BLACK GIRLS HIKE UK
A group for Black women to explore the outdoors together. bghuk.com
The polytechnic rambling club
Formed in 1885 this friendly rambling club organises walks in and around London, with varied programme of day walks, weekends away, and social events. Membership starts from just £10 a year. polyramblers.org.uk
MENTAL HEALTH MATES
Volunteer-led, peer support groups that encourage people to get moving and talking for their mental health. mentalhealthmates.co.uk
FLOCK TOGETHER
A birdwatching collective combatting the under-representation of people of colour in nature through walks and other events. @flocktogether.world
ESEA OUTDOORS UK
A group bringing together East and South East Asian outdoor enthusiasts and working to tackle racism in the outdoors. eseaoutdoors.uk
RAMBLERS
Probably Britain’s oldest walking charity. It’s membership based and gives you access to thousands of local groups and free Wellbeing Walks. ramblers.org.uk
WANDERERS OF COLOUR
A group working to increase access and participation in the outdoors for people of colour. wanderersofcolour.comÂ
COLOUR WALK
Every third Thursday of the month, creative people, who love colour and dressing up, walk from Spitalfields Market. @london.colour.walk
ROOTS OF BELONGING
Outdoor events and walks for people of mixed and dual heritage. rootsofbelonging.org
THE PROPER BLOKES CLUB
A community group organising Walk and Talk events for men to break the stigma of discussing men’s mental health. theproperblokesclub.co.uk
ASRA CLUB
A group for Muslim women in sports and wellness. They host runs and walks, among other events. asraclub.com
LONDON BLIND RAMBLERS
A membership group for blind and partially sighted people that meets regularly for guided walks. londonblindramblers.org.uk
This article features in The London National Park City Paper, where you’ll find 12 ways to connect people & nature in London and many more smaller ways to enjoy the best of the capital’s green and blue spaces. Grab your copy here.
