Health walks

To join a health walk you can contact us by:

• phone: 01634 333 720
• email: walking@medway.gov.uk.

Walks in Medway

Location	Date and time	Walk duration	Walk difficulty by grade
Rochester Riverside walk Meeting outside Eastgate House, ME1 1EW	Mondays Leaves at: 10am	Walk lasts 60 minutes.	Grade 3 difficulty.
Hoo - Just Beat It, Cancer rehab support group Meeting outside Hoo Church, ME3 9AL	Every 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Leaves at: 10am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes.	Grade 3 difficulty.
Let's Get Active: Walking Groups Meeting outside Higham Village Club, ME3 7DD	The 2nd Monday of the month.  Get in touch for more information and how to book. Leaves at: 10am	Walk lasts for up to 90 minutes	Grade 5 difficulty.
Bell Mast and Island walk (St. Mary's Island) Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY Parking charges and restriction will apply at all times	Mondays Leaves at: 10.30am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes.	Grade 3 difficulty.
Higham walk Meeting outside Higham Village club, ME3 7DD	Every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month Leaves at: 10.45am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes.	Grade 3 difficulty.
Strood community walk Meeting at Strood Community Hub, ME2 4TJ	Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.15am	Walk lasts for 75 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
Cuxton Hiking Group Meeting outside Cuxton Library, ME2 1EY	Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Leaves at: 10.30am	Walk lasts for 90 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
Riverside Country Park wellbeing walk Meeting at Riverside Country Park, ME7 2XH	Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.15am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes	Grade 3 difficulty.
Darland Banks walk Meeting at Star Lane/Darland Avenue, ME7 3AT	Wednesdays Leaves at: 9.45am	Walk lasts for 75 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
The Great Lines wellbeing walk Meeting at Gillingham Community Hub, ME7 1BG	Wednesdays Leaves at: 10am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes	Grade 3 difficulty.
Cliffe Woods Meeting at Parks Medical Centre, ME3 8HX (meet outside)	Wednesdays Leaves at: 10.30am	Walk lasts for 75 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
Rainham Wellbeing Walk Meeting outside St. Margarets Church, ME8 7JH	Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month Leaves at: 10.45am	Walk lasts for 75 minutes.	Grade 5 difficulty.
Chatham Historic Dockyard walk Meeting at Dockyard Visitor's Entrance, ME4 4TY Parking charges and restriction will apply at all times	Thursdays Leaves at: 10am	Walk lasts for 75 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
St. Justus Church Wellbeing walk Meeting at St Justus Church, ME1 2LT	Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Leaves at: 2pm	Walk lasts up to 60 minutes.	Grade 3 difficulty.
Rochester Community walk Meeting at Rochester Library, ME1 1EW	Fridays Leaves at: 10.30am	Walk lasts for 60 minutes.	Grade 4 difficulty.
Walk In the Park, Rainham Meeting at the outdoor gym equipment at Rainham Recreation Ground, ME8 7PR	Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.30am	Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes.	Grade 2 difficulty.
Walk in the Park, Hempstead Meeting at the outdoor gym equipment at Hempstead Recreation Ground, ME3 3RH	Tuesdays Leaves at: 10.30am	Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes.	Grade 2 difficulty.
Walk in the Park, Wainscott Meeting at Choir Close, ME3 8FP	Wednesdays Leaves at: 11am	Walk may last for up to 20 minutes.	Grade 2 difficulty.
Walk in the Park, Capstone Meeting at the cafe, ME7 3JG Parking charges and restriction will apply at all times	Wednesdays  Leaves at: 10am	Self-paced with rest stops. 20 to 30 minutes.	Grade 2 difficulty.

Grades explained

Grade 1: Ready, Steady, Walk - class-based session designed for people that have limited mobility and would like to be able to progress to join the graded walking groups. Focus will be on building strength and balance in a friendly and supportive environment. The sessions are part of a lifestyle changing course to help you with the social enjoyment, understanding and how walking in the fresh air can be the start of a new journey for you and your wellbeing. Contact 01634 333 720 for future locations and times.

Grade 2: Walk In The Park - Social walks suitable for people who are already walking short distances and feel ready to progress further. We use the local green spaces that have a flat terrain and are suitable for those using mobility aids. The walks are circular, self-paced and offer rest stops for those that need them. These walks will give participants the opportunity to progress to the next level of walks that are in excess of 30 minutes.

Grade 2: Suitable for people who are already walking short distances of up to a mile. These walks also offer the opportunity to join our walk in the park program. Most walks can be up to 60 minutes with around 45 minutes of walking time and will focus on the social and physical benefits of creating a regular walking lifestyle change. The walks try to avoid any steps and slopes will be taken in manageable stages.

Grade 3: Suitable for people who walk regular for up to an hour. Grade 3 walks focus on building walking time and fitness. Walks will be around 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.

Grade 4: Suitable for walkers who are interested in walking for their health. Walks are up to 75 minutes and generally just over 3 miles. Walks will include slopes and less rest stops than the normal grade 3 walks.

Grade 5: Suitable for people looking for more challenging walks. Walks are 90 minutes of walking time and will include slopes that will be challenging, including some wintery mud sections. The walks may also be at a slightly quicker pace than usual. 

Before you join a walk

When you join a walk or any activity assosiated with A Better Medway, you indicate that you accept that you walk at your own risk.

In the event of accident or injury, however caused, you accept that no legal liability is accepted by:

• the group
• group organisers
• organisations
• individuals.

Participants in group events are reminded that outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (for example boots and waterproofs) and these are not provided.

Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves, and the suitability of any equipment used.

Any medical conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the group co-ordinator and walk leader before the walk.

Self-guided walks

Why not try our self-guided walks. We have 11 routes to choose from across Medway.

Strood Town Centre Trail

Take a walk into Strood’s history. Our new Town Centre Trail is now available for residents to enjoy all year round.

More about the trail.