Wellbeing Walks
Walking groups are a great way to explore the local area and meet like-minded people, turning your daily exercise into a social event.
Being in the great outdoors with fully qualified walk leaders, who dedicate their time to making your walking experience a good one, is the perfect way to explore all North Tyneside has to offer.
So when and where do groups take place?
In extreme weather conditions (snow/ice or high temperatures), contact walk leaders to see if walks are still running (if there’s no contact information for a walk leader, call 0191 933 4263).
Easy/gentle groups:
Mondays, 10.30-11.30am, meet at The Parks Sports Centre
Contact Alan – 07984 675 932 or Pauline - 07847 522 641
Wednesdays, 10.30am-12pm, meet at the Olive Tree Cafe (side entrance of Wallsend Memorial Hall People's Centre)
Thursdays, 10.30am-12pm, meet at Priors Haven car park (in Tynemouth)
Contact Gillian – 07786 595 953 or Vikki - 07725 409 933
Fridays, 10-11am, meet at Waves Leisure Centre
Contact Yvonne - 07534 582 016
Moderate/advanced groups:
Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, alternate meet in Whitley Bay (the location changes)
Contact Ron - 07913 509 396
(Alternate) Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, meet at Rendezvous Café
Contact Susan - 07949 551 598
(Alternate) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, meet at the White Swan Centre
Contact Pauline - 07847 522 641
Sundays, 10.30am-12pm, meet at the Rising Sun Countryside Centre
Contact Carl - 07756 535 079
Everyone is welcome to join in, whether it’s for a short, brisk walk or a longer two hour saunter, there are options across the borough to choose from. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the walk.
You can find more information on each walk, including the public transport links to the meeting points of each group, here.
If walking in a group isn’t for you; you might enjoy a self-led walk. With plenty of routes ranging from one to six miles; you can navigate your way across North Tyneside yourself. Find more information and routes here.