Ageing Well Walks

We kindly ask you to take a moment to read and comprehend our Walk Agreement by clicking on this link before joining our walking group.

By participating with us, you are agreeing to abide by the terms outlined in the agreement, including wearing appropriate clothing and contributing £1. We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your understanding. 


Monday

Walking Group Time, Duration & Grade Meeting Point
Meadows Walk

Time: 10.30am

Duration: 30 - 60mins

Grade: 2

The meeting point is outside the Café Refresh behind the East Meadows Play Park.

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Gyle Park Walk

Time: 10.45am

Duration: 30 - 60mins

Grade: 2

The meeting point is in the cul-de-sac behind the Tesco Superstore at Corstorphine in Gylemuir Road. This is accessible from the Tesco car park at side of building.


Tuesday

Walking Group Time, Duration & Grade Meeting Point
Happy Wanderers

Time: 10.00am

Duration: 60 - 75mins

Grade: 3

Night Strollers

Time: 7.00pm

Duration: 60 - 75mins

Grade: 3

Wednesday

Walking Group Time, Duration & Grade Meeting Point
Portobello Prom

Time: 10.30am

Duration: 30 - 60mins

Grade: 2

The meeting point is outside Portobello Swim Centre.

Thursday

Walking Group Time, Duration & Grade Meeting Point
Get Going

Time: 10.00am

Duration: 60 - 75mins

Grade: 3

Saughton Walled Garden

Time: 11.00am

Duration: 15 - 30mins

Grade: 1

Meet in the Bistro Courtyard under the canopy opposite the service window of the Bistro.

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Stepping Out

Time: 1.00 pm

Duration: 60 - 75mins

Grade: 3

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Friday

Walking Group Time, Duration & Grade Meeting Point
Victoria Park

Time: 11.00am

Duration: 60 - 75mins

Grade: 2 & 3 (walk splits into two groups, a moderate paced walk and a gentler paced)

The meeting point is located at the benches close to the Edward VII statue.

The walks utilise the North Edinburgh Cycle Network, which includes the Water of Leith and Hawthornvale paths.

To help you get the most benefit from your walk, we recommend that you aim to feel a little warmer, breathe a little harder, and increase your heart rate, but you should still be able to talk. 

Grade 1 Grade 2Grade 3

Suitable for people who have not walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness.

They are up to 30 minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and generally no steps.

Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. 

They are between 30 - 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps, and uneven surfaces.

Suitable for people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their level of physical activity. 

Generally, 60 - 75 minutes in length and terrain could include earth and stone surfaces and may incorporate steeper slopes, steps, and uneven surfaces.

If you have any queries about our walking programme, please contact us on the details below:


Active Communities Team

0131 458 2260

active@edinburghleisure.co.uk