Health Walks
Walking is a fantastic way to build exercise into your day, meet new people and take in the great outdoors.
There are many beautiful parks and open spaces waiting to be explored in Oxford, and to help you along the way we have set up our our Oxford Health Walks programme.
Whether you are a keen walker or you are considering starting some gentle exercise, why not join our walk leaders on a walk around the city, and 'Let the Good Times Stroll'.
Our walks are taken at a gentle pace and lead by qualified Walking for Health leaders. Walks typically last 30-60 minutes and cover 1-3 miles. Most walks finish at a local cafe to give you a chance to catch up with other walkers over a hot drink.
All walks are free with no need to book. Just turn up to the meeting point at the time listed below. No specialist walking gear needed, just wear shoes and clothes comfortable for walking.
Mobility aids welcome!
For more information please email Emma Collins: ecollins@oxford.gov.uk
Day |
Time |
Location |
Meeting Point |
Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saturdays |
10am |
University Parks |
Meet at the gate by Norham Garden |
OX2 6QR |
Mondays (1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month) |
1.30pm |
Rose Hill |
Meet in Rose Hill Community Centre Foyer |
OX4 4HF |
Tuesdays |
10am |
City Centre |
Meet inside Oxford Town Hall Cafe (if unsure where the cafe is, please ask at the Town Hall Reception) |
OX1 1BX |
Tuesdays |
10am |
Summertown |
Meet inside the NOA Community Centre |
OX2 7DP |
Wednesdays |
10am |
Hinksey Park |
Meet in the car park, (Note the first walk of every month will take place at 10.15 from Christ Church Meadows, all other walks will take place from Hinksey Park) |
OX1 4RR. |
Wednesdays |
11am |
Donnington |
Meet outside Donnington Health Centre |
OX4 4DH |
Wednesday |
12pm |
Barton Health Centre |
Meet inside Barton Neighbourhood Centre |
OX3 9LS |
First Thursday of the Month ONLY |
10am |
Headington (Up4It Walk - longer walk of up to 90 minutes) |
Meet in the Forum (the lower hall behind the reception desk) of the John Henry Brookes building, Brookes University. |
OX3 0BP |
Thursdays |
10am |
East Oxford |
Meet inside the East Oxford Health Centre |
OX4 1GE |
Thursdays |
1:30pm |
Jericho |
Meet inside the Jericho Health Centre, in the reception area |
OX2 6AE |
Fridays |
10am |
Bury Knowle Park (Headington) |
Meet outside Headington Library |
OX3 9HY |
Health Walks Oxford City (JPEG, 4.7 Mb, 7500x10779)
Health Walk Routes
Want to do some walking in your own time? Sustainable Healthcare have created local route maps in Blackbird Leys, Jericho and Marston. Check out the posters and images below for new walking route ideas!
Jericho Health Walk Poster (PDF, 2.4 Mb)
Marston Green Health Routes (PDF, 8.7 Mb)
