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 a walk near you. When booking, make sure to select ‘Community Venues’.

View our timetable

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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!

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!