Ways to get walking in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Wanders
Our Waltham Forest Wander walks give you routes that combine the borough's green spaces with history and entertainment - have you ever explored the Highams Park animal sculpture trail?
We have new Waltham Forest Wanders routes coming this month so keep an eye out - they'll be available as digital downloads or as a handy physical booklet. View the current booklet.
Feel Good Walks
Our Feel Good Walks are weekly sociable walks taking in some of Waltham Forest's beautiful green spaces. They are all led by trained volunteers, with options for shorter and slower-paced walks. They're free, everyone is welcome, and there's no need to book in advance. View the timetable of walks.
Go Jauntly
Go Jauntly is a free app that helps you discover and navigate walking routes in your area. Did you know that the recently created Green Link walk starts in Walthamstow - and, if you're ready for a long stroll, takes you all the way to Peckham?
Parkwalk!
While the name suggests it's a jog, you're perfectly welcome to complete a Parkwalk instead, at their free weekly 5k events. Parkrun takes place each Saturday at 9am at the Peter May Sports Ground, and you're welcome to walk - including with a buggy or walking aid. Find out more on their website.
Community and local walking groups
Some of our local community groups run activities to help you get walking, discover Waltham Forest and meet other people in your area.
Salaam Peace
Salaam Peace is an organisation dedicated to helping people through sport and activity. They are currently leading walks every week during term time, on Fridays at 10am - 11.30am, meeting at St James Street station. Get in touch with contact@salaampeace.org to sign up or enquire about further details.
Mental Health Mates - Highams Park
Mental Health Mates is a national organisation, with over 150 walks taking place across the UK, encouraging people to get active and meet new people without fear of judgment.
In Waltham Forest, Steve leads Mental Health Mates walks on weekends in Highams Park. For more information, check out their Facebook page, where walk details are posted regularly.
Lbs 4 Peace
Starting on 1 June, Lbs 4 Peace will be hosting 'Steps & Checks' walks for women in and around Leyton Jubilee Park, helping to promote wellness and recreation in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The walks are all free find out more and sign up. There will also be specific mother and baby walks taking place in Higham Hill Park.
You can also join the Lbs 4 Peace virtual community on the Pacer fitness app, where you'll find fellow walking enthusiasts, fun step challenges and peer-to-peer support. Available for free via your mobile app store.
The London Strollers
The Strollers lead group walks of around 2 to 7 miles in the Greater London area, held at a leisurely pace. We don't like to rush so our walks are at a leisurely pace and between 2 to 7 miles. Their walks are great for anyone who wants to explore London and the surrounding countryside. Find out more.