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?

Easy/gentle groups:

  • Mondays, 10.30-11.30am, meet at The Parks Sports Centre

  • 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)

  • Fridays, 10-11am, meet at Waves Leisure Centre

Moderate/advanced groups:

  • Tuesdays, 10,30am-12.30pm, alternate meeting points in Whitley Bay (contact Ron on 07913 509 396)

  • (Alternate) Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, different meeting points in Whitley Bay (contact Tony on 0191 643 2900

  • (Alternate) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, meet at the White Swan Centre (contact Lynn on 07579 778 192 or Pauline on 07847 522 641)

  • Sundays, 10.30am-12pm, meet at Rising Sun Countryside Centre

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.