Walking and Cycling
Walking
Are you looking to get out walking and meeting new people? Walking is a healthy and accessible way to become more active.
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Westminster organises short and friendly walks in and around Westminster. You’ll receive a warm welcome and plenty of support to make it easier to get active and stay active.
All walks are led by trained local residents who are enthusiastic and understanding of walker’s abilities. With a focus on socialising and exploration the walks cater to your own pace.
Current Walks in Westminster
BREATHE EASY WITH SIMON
Every Tuesday from St James’ Park Underground Station to Abbey Centre Wash House Café, from 11 – 11.45am.
PORCHESTER WALK WITH SIMON
Wednesdays, 12.30-13.30pm start at the Porchester Centre and it takes approximately an hour.
If interested, please visit https://www.ramblers.org.uk/wellbeing-walks-sign-up or email volunteerwithwestmin@everyoneactive.com for more information.
MEWSo WELLBEING WALK WITH SODABEH
These sessions take place on Thursdays (but not every Thursday) from the MEWSo office in Church Street, from 11am – 13pm. Please contact them directly to book to ensure the session is being held.
If interested, contact the Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation on 07780 983 152 or email office@mewso.org
MIND WALKING, TALKING AND MOVEMENT GROUP
Every Thursday 2pm – 3pm, meeting at MIND’s Westminster Hub
Studio 125, Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Rd, W2 5EU
If interested, contact MIND (Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster) on hello@bwwmind.org.uk
Become a Walk Leader
If you’re interested in becoming a walk leader yourself, it’s free and all you need to do is complete a 3 hour training course.
Our next training is on Friday 17th May from 9.30am – 1pm at Paddington Recreation Ground.
Cycling
Cycling is a very effective way to keep active for fun, as a form of exercise or for going places. There are a number of cycling options.
Cycling Toolkit
If you don’t where to start, then we have useful advice on buying and maintaining your bicycle as well as how to keep safe while cycling in London. Click the button below to access Westminster Council’s Cycling Toolkit.
Useful Resources
- Accessible cycling for everyone – All Ability Bikeworks and door to door cycling London Cycle Connect with Bikeworks
- Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship – Westminster Wheels
- Bike project for refugees – The Bike Project
- Cycle courses – City cycle courses
- Cycle events and maintenance – Cycle events
- Cycle hire – Cycle Hire and dockless bike shares
- Cycle Loan scheme – Santander Bike Initiative
- Empowering Women Through Cycling – Joyriders
Clean Air Route Finder – Cross River Partnership
The Clean Air Route finder is a tool designed to help individuals and organisations plan travel routes that minimise exposure to ai pollution.
For more information on cycling opportunities, visit Cycling | Westminster City Council
