COMMUNITY • WALKING
Let’s Get Walking
Walk your way to a better day!
Looking to boost your health, meet new people, or simply enjoy the great outdoors? We’ve got a walk for that! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned stepper, our friendly group walks are here to help you move more, feel better, and connect with your community
Confidence walks
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Confidence walks
Our confidence walks (in collaboration with AGE UK Stockport) are a unique and supportive way to embrace wellness in your community. Boost your confidence one step at a time in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment.
We’ve recently expanded our timetable and now have a confidence walk each weekday in five different locations throughout Stockport!
Come along and bring a friend, or even make new one. We’re here to create a supportive space for you to boost your confidence and enjoy the benefits of movement.
Sessions:
| Day | Time | Location | Price |
| Monday | 1.00pm – 2.30pm | Woodbank Park. Meet in the top car park | Free |
| Tuesday | 1.00pm – 2.00pm | Life Leisure Avondale | Free |
| Wednesday | 10.30am – 11.30am | Life Leisure Brinnington Park | Free |
| Thursday | 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Bramhall Village, Melbourne Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1LR | £1.50 |
All sessions include refreshments and are open to everyone. For more information, please email Lisa.
Wellness walks
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Wellness walks
Walking isn’t just a step—it’s a stride towards a healthier you. It boosts your cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, improves circulation, and can help maintain a healthy weight. It’s an excellent low-impact exercise for all ages and activity levels.
Beyond the physical, walking is also a fantastic mood lifter. It can reduce stress, boost endorphins, and enhance mental clarity. An all round fantastic workout for improving your overall health and wellness.
Our monthly wellness walks (in collaboration with AGE UK Stockport) are free for all to attend and take place on the –
For more information, to register your interest, or to suggest a route, please email Lisa.
Community walks
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Community walks
Our community walks are free to attend and open to all ages and abilities. We currently have two community walks running every week:
- Monday: In conjunction with AGE UK Stockport, meeting at Hollow End Towers, Northumberland Road, Brinnington, SK5 8NY, at 10.30am. This walk lasts around 1.5 hours walking into Reddish Vale.
- Wednesday: Meeting at Woodley Civic Hall SK6 1QG at 1.00pm for 1.5 hours.
Social stroll
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Social stroll
Join us every Friday afternoon for a social stroll from our Grand Central hub.
We meet for a 30 minute lunch time walk down into Viaduct park at 12.30pm in Grand Central reception, then after the walk we head back for a brew! It’s a great chance to get a few steps in at lunch time and meet new people.
The walk is free to attend and open to all.
Hope to see you there!
Walk in the park
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Walk in the park
Come along for a walk in the park (in collaboration with AGE UK Stockport). Setting off from our Brinnington Park hub at 9.30am on Thursday mornings, this session guarantees a great start to your day.
Free to attend and open to all.
*This session is seasonal and subject to change. For more information, please contact Lisa.
Active walk
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Active walk
Brand new for 2025, we’re now hosting an active walk every second Tuesday of the month at 11.00am from our Hazel Grove hub. Participants can meet in reception for a one hour stroll around the local area.
It’s free to attend, open to everyone and refreshments included! For more information please email Lisa or Sarah
Nordic walking
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Nordic walking
Nordic walking is a Finnish-origin total-body version of walking using poles that can be done as a health-promoting physical activity. The addition of poles means you work your upper body as well as your legs.
- When: Tuesdays 1.00pm – 2.00pm
- Where: Meeting at Pure Café, Woodbank Park
- Price: £3.50
For more information, please contact Lisa.
Kids scavenger hunt activity
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Kids scavenger hunt activity
Walking is for all ages and abilities, kids included! Walking is free and accessible and a great way to introduce physical activity to children.
Download our free scavenger hunt and head to the park or green space to search for items and engage your senses.
To keep up to date and receive notifications on any of our walking provision sessions, head over to our Stockport Walking Network Facebook group!
Brinnington Maps
Located on the side of First House in Brinnington, there are three Brinnington maps that showcase the local landmarks, historical sites and walking routes in and around the area. These maps were created by local residents to help guide visitors on what they can see and do around Brinnington.
We are keen to explore how people use the maps to stay active. This includes how people would like to use them, ideas for more presence in the community and if you would like to work with us on a small project involving the maps.
If you have any ideas on how to use these maps as part of your group or organisation, please email Ross McGuigan.
Brinnington Maps Art Trail
As part of the Stockport Town of Culture funding, we have launched the Brinnington Maps Art trail!
Helen Middleton Studio connected with five groups across Brinnington to create art pieces that have now been placed up on fences, posts and trees across the area.
With over 30 hours of workshops, young people and adults have created each piece, which you can walk by following the Brinnington Map attached here.
With thanks to Tonwen Jones, Brinnington Big Local, Transport for Greater Manchester & Stockport Council.
Walking forum
Walking plays a key role for a number of reasons, including improving physical and emotional wellbeing, acting as a community connector and providing opportunities to explore the local area. Alongside the creation of the Brinnington Maps, we have a walking group led by local volunteers, setup to help build relationships with the community.
This is a chance for local residents to discuss the barriers around walking and how we can work together as a community to make walking in the area a easier, more enjoyable experience.
If you’d like to get involved, we are looking for more volunteers who can support walking in the local area. Please contact Lisa to express your interest, or come along to our next walking forum.
For more information on any of our walking provision sessions, please contact Lisa.
Confidence Walks (Gentle, friendly support to get you started)
Our Confidence Walks, delivered in partnership with Age UK Stockport, are a great way to enjoy gentle activity in a relaxed and friendly setting. These walks are perfect if you’re looking to ease back into movement, meet new people, or simply get outside with support from trained volunteers.
We’ve recently expanded the programme, and now offer walks every weekday at various locations across Stockport. All sessions include refreshments and are open to everyone.
Here’s the current schedule:
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Monday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm at Woodbank Park (meet in the top car park).
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Tuesday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Life Leisure Avondale.
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Wednesday, 10:30am to 11:30am at Life Leisure Brinnington Park.
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Thursday, 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Bramhall Village, Melbourne Road, SK7 1LR. This session costs £1.50.
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Friday sessions are coming soon—check back for updates or get in touch to find out more.
We’d love for you to come along—bring a friend, or make some new ones while you’re here.
For more information or to join a session, please email Lisa.