This information is aimed specifically at GPs and Community Link Workers looking to refer patients who would benefit from joining a health walk. Details of the health walks currently taking on new referrals from GPs and Community Link Workers are listed below.
If you are a member of public looking to find your nearest health walk you can find out more here.
Last updated: 1st Feb 2023
Health Walk Name: Canalside Walking Group
Suitable for: Adults of all ages
Meets: Fountainbridge Square, EH3 9QB, at the end of the canal. Round the corner from Tesco Fountainbridge, near bus 1, 34, 35
When: Thursdays at 10am (walking for about an hour)
Contact details: fiona@fcct.scot or 07706580147 https://www.fcct.scot/health-walks/
Joining info: Contact Fiona or just turn up before 10
Health Walk Name: Paws In The Park
Suitable for: all visually impaired community members and their family/friends
Meets: Inverleith Park
When: fortnightly on a Wednesday from 11am
Contact details: Sylvia Paton, Sylvia@meadowplace.plus.com
Joining info: Please contact Sylvia before joining the group
Health Walk Name: Oxgangs Walking Group
Suitable for: everyone who wants an easy, sociable walk with coffee afterwards.
Meets: outside Tesco (Colinton Mains)
When: Tuesdays at 10.00 am. Weather permitting.
Contact details: tom.inglis@blueyonder.do.uk
Joining details: Please contact Tom Inglis before joining group (and bring your bus pass if you have one!)
Health Walk Name: Bridgend Farmhouse Walking Group
Suitable for: everyone
Meets: Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TE
When: Wednesdays at 10am
Contact details: admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 07706674108
Joining details: contact us for further info or just turn up on the day
Health Walk Name: B Healthy Together Friday Walking Group
Suitable for: Adults
Meets: Space Broomhouse Hub, 79-89 Broomhouse Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 3RH
When: Fridays at 10am
Contact details: Lisa by phone on 0131 467 7678 or email lisa@bhealthytogether.org.uk
Joining info: Please contact Lisa before joining the group on a walk.
Health Walk Name: ELGT Bangholm wellbeing walk
Suitable for: Adults 18+
Meets: Entrance to Bangholm Medical Centre, Ferry Road
When: Every Thursday 1-2pm
Contact details: emily@elgt.org.uk 07943530806
Joining info: Just turn up and complete a self-referral form
Health Walk Name: ELGT Morningside wellbeing walk
Suitable for: Adults 18+
Meets: At the end of Morningside Road, next to Morningside Medical Practice
When: Every Wednesday 10-11am
Contact details: nelly@elgt.org.uk 07908844173
Joining info: Just turn up and complete a self-referral form
Health Walk Name: ELGT Redhall wellbeing walk
Suitable for: Adults 18+
Meets: Top entrance to SAMH Redhall Walled Garden, 97 Lanark Road
When: Mondays 10-11am
Contact details: emily@elgt.org.uk 07943530806
Joining info: Just turn up and complete a self-referral form
Health Walk Name: ELGT Oxgangs wellbeing walk
Suitable for: Adults 18+
Meets: Next to entrance of Tesco Colinton Mains
When: Tuesdays 13:30-14:30
Contact details: emily@elgt.org.uk 07943530806
Joining info: Just turn up and complete a self-referral form
Health Walk Name: Ambling Adventures (ELGT/The Crannie)
Suitable for: All
Meets: Outside the Scottish Parliament building across the road from the Queen’s Gallery
When: Thursdays at 10.30am
Contact details: Daisy – 07840854411 – daisy@elgt.org.uk
Joining info: Send us a message or just come along – let’s have a wander and enjoy nature together, ending with an optional cuppa and chat!
Edinburgh Leisure Health Walks
See Ageing Well Walking Groups Document
New
Health Walk Name: Craigmillar Community Grows Foraging Walk
Suitable for: All
Meets: At the very top of Craigmillar Castle Gardens
When: Tuesdays at 11am
Contact details: Karin on 07824838364
Joining info: Please get in touch with Karin before joining the walk
Health Walk Name: The Health Agency Walking Group
Suitable for: All
Meets: Outside The Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, EH14 3JF
When: Thursdays at 10.30am
Contact details: Kim on 0131 453 9400 or kim@thehealthagency.org.uk
Joining info: Please get in touch with Kim before joining the walk
Health Walk Name: Edinburgh Buggy Walks
Suitable for: Suitable for parents with babies and wee ones from birth upwards. There isn’t a max age, older siblings welcome along during the school holidays.
Meets: various walks in locations around Edinburgh; Currie/Water of Leith, Royal Botanical Gardens, The Meadows, Victoria Park/Goldenacre, Meadowbank/Holyrood Park, Leith Links, Cameron Toll/Inch Park, Saughton Park/Water of Leith, Figgate Park/Portobello. Two more locations are coming soon.
When: Weekday mornings and afternoons
Contact details: Message via MeetUp, Facebook or email info@buggywalks.co.uk
Joining info: The most up-to-date information on locations, days/times and to RSVP can be found at https://www.meetup.com/buggy-walks-meetup-edinburgh/?_cookie-check=2DKPOAAP-5omphJM
