Our Walks

We are now running a full programme of walks. We are pleased to say that , from September 30th 2021, we are walking in the Town Park again, currently this is only on a Thursday. There are also other changes from the last paper version- a new walk on Mondays in Bowring Park and the Stirchley walk has moved to Mondays at 1.30 pm. See below,

Walking is a free physical activity that can benefit your physical, social and mental well-being just by stepping outside your house and appreciating the outdoors. There are country parks in Telford and many other locations with beauty and historical areas that make the walks more enjoyable.

Getting started is easy! You don’t need any special equipment and with the variety of free walks on offer, you will be able to choose a walk at a time to suit you. Each walk is run by qualified volunteer walk leader, normally 2 walk leaders per walk however smaller walks may only have 1. Each walk leader has completed a training course from Walking for Health and will make you very welcome.

Choose a walk close to your home unless you are happy to drive or take the bus. Choose a walk that you think you will be able to complete at ease as this will allow you to determine your comfort level and talk to the other walkers. Once you’ve completed a walk, chat to the walk leaders and ask them to suggest other walks that might be suitable for you. Build up to the longer, more demanding walks and discuss any worries with the walk leaders before you walk so they can make sure you will be comfortable.

If you are worried about joining the walk on your own, bring a friend, the kids or the dog! The walks are very sociable and most normally end in a cafe or hall for a hot drink and biscuit, unfortunately this is not possible under Covid regulations. Many walkers attend on their own and the walks are an ideal place to meet people and make new friends.

You can download our current programme of walks here But please check below that the walk you are interested in is running currently.

We have also produced a map of the benches in Newport with distances between them. Please see here

Our Walking Programme

Grade 1: Very few or no gradients. Easy terrain. 15 – 30 mins.

Grade 2: Possible but few gradients, steps or uneven ground. 30 – 60 mins

Grade 3: Definite or likely gradients, possible steps & uneven ground. Brisk walk. 60 - 90 mins.

: Wheelchair and pushchair friendly

Sunday

10:30am - MADELEY, TF7 5AB
Tesco Car Park
Grade: 3

Monday

10:00am - LEEGOMERY, TF1 6NA
Community Centre
Grade: 3
11.00am - BOWRING PARK, TF1 1QX
Ist Walk 19th April
Meet outside the cafe. A new walk in and around this interesting park.
Grade: 2
1.30pm - STIRCHLEY, TF3 1FA
Recreation Centre
Grade: 1 2
2.00pm - APLEY CASTLE PARK, TF1 6TH .
Meet at Peregrine Way, near the iron horse gate.
Grade: 3
2:00pm - TOWN PARK, TF3 4AQ
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING
Meeting Point House
Grade: 2

Tuesday

10:15am - ASDA DONNINGTON WOOD, TF2 7RX
Grade: 1 2 3
10:30am - ASDA DONNINGTON WOOD, TF2 7RX
Routes to Renewal
Grade: 1
2:00pm - HORSEHAY, TF4 3BT
Golf Course
Grade: 2
- STIRCHLEY, TF3 1FA
NOW on MONDAY
Grade: 1 2

Wednesday

1:00pm - COALBROOKDALE, TF8 7DX
Community Centre, Darby Rd
Grade: 3
2:00pm - MADELEY - TF7 5EE
Court Street Medical Practice, Madeley.
Grade: 1
2:00pm - WELLINGTON, TF1 1LX
Wellington Leisure Centre
Grade: 1 2 3

Thursday

10:30 am - ST GEORGES, TF2 9LU
Meet in the car park behind the cricket club
Grade: 2
1.30pm - DAWLEY, TF4 3NH
3rd THURS. OF THE MONTH ONLY
Holy Trinity Church Car Park
Grade: 2
2.00pm - TOWN PARK, TF3 4AQ
Meeting Point House
Grade: 2
6.00pm - LILLESHALL, TF10 9EJ
The Last Inn car park.
Grade: 3

Friday

10:15am - SHAWBIRCH, TF5 0LW
The Woolpack Car Park 1 Acorn Way
Grade: 1 2
2:00pm - TOWN PARK, TF3 4AQ
NOT CURENTLY RUNNING
Meeting Point House
Grade: 2