Ageing Well Walks
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. Flyer Here |
| 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 | ||
| Night Strollers | Time: 7.00pm Duration: 60 - 75mins Grade: 3 |
Seasonal walk Programme will restart in May 2024 |
Wednesday
| Walking Group | Time, Duration & Grade | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Portobello Prom | The meeting point is outside Portobello Swim
Centre. |
Thursday
| Walking Group | Time, Duration & Grade | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Get Going | ||
| 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. Flyer here |
| Stepping Out | Time: 1.00 pm Duration: 60 - 75mins Grade: 3 |
Please click here for current programme. |
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. |
Ageing Well Walking Level Guide
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 2 | Grade 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. |
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: