Walking
with Be Well

Our free group walks are a great way to stay active and are suitable for adults of all fitness levels and abilities.

Take your first steps…

We have a wide range of organised walks at venues all across Wigan Borough – including Nordic Walking, Nature Walks, Bump n’ Buggy, Waggy Tails, Bat Walks and more!

You’ll always find a friendly group of people who, just like you, are looking to stay active in a fun, social way, exploring and enjoying the local area with the guidance of our experienced walk leaders.

On some walks we’ll even be joined by Be Well health advisors and community link workers about any issues you may be facing that are affecting your health and wellbeing.

All our walks are free to join. Just bring yourself and enjoy the great outdoors! Check our timetable to find and book a walk near you.

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A family take on the orienteering challenge at Pennington Flash

Family-friendly walks this summer

We’ve got a host of family-friendly activities lined up for the summer holidays that are perfect for keeping kids busy and active during their break from school. Including…

Explore the paths

Discover local walking routes that are perfect for spending time as a family, from Bee Network routes to our beautiful parks and green spaces.

Collect and create

A fun, creative experience for all the family. Collect items from the woods and use them to make a picture and tell a story. Great for encouraging young imaginations!

Nature Bingo Hunt

Explore the outdoors as you search for birds, flowers, feathers, insects, funny-shaped trees and more. Tick off as many items as you can on your bingo card.

Orienteering at the Flash

Use the MapRun mobile app to explore Pennington Flash and find virtual checkpoints. Compete against the clock, or go at your own relaxed pace – it’s up to you!

Thursday 13 August (11am-2pm) at Pennington Flash, Leigh – CLICK TO BOOK

Two children with orienteering maps at Pennington Flash

Self-led walking routes

Prefer to walk alone or with friends and family? These self-led walking routes have been put together to help local people explore and enjoy what Wigan Borough has to offer.

The maps highlight local Bee Network routes suitable for both leisure and active travel (e.g. commuting or visiting local amenities). Watch out for more routes being added soon!

Leigh to Pennington Scavenger Hunt

Standish Scavenger Hunt

Tyldesley Walking Map

Tyldesley Walk 1

Tyldesley Walk 2

Tyldesley Walk 3

Whelley Loop Line Scavenger Hunt

The Wigan Way walk

Why walk?

There are so many benefits to walking, big and small. Regular brisk walking can help you maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat, and prevent or manage conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Getting in your daily steps can also improve your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your muscles, increase your energy levels, reduce tension and stress, and improve your mood, cognition, memory and sleep.

Choosing to walk to where you need to get to, where possible, is also great for the environment. Last but not least, walking is just great fun!