Walking for 30 minutes Each Day Can

• Make you feel good
• Give you more energy, fitness and stamina
• Help you sleep better
• Reduce blood pressure
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
• Reduce the risk of type II diabetes and osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of some cancers
• Help reduce stress
• Help you lose or maintain weight

Download this PDF Walking Diary

We have created a selection of walks in ten of Nottingham city's parks and open spaces.

These walking routes offer you the opportunity to:

• Improve both physical and mental wellbeing in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.
• Discover more about Nottingham's parks, local history and wildlife.

Click on one of the routes below to download a PDF leaflet.

• Arboretum
• Bulwell Hall Park
• Clifton Central Park and Playing Fields
• Forest Recreation Ground
• Lenton Recreation Ground
• Melbourne Park
• Queen's Walk, Queen's Walk Recreation Ground and Victoria Embankment
• Southglade
• Victoria Park and St Mary's Rest Garden
• Walking Leaflet Sneinton and Colwick Woods
• Wollaton Walk
• Woodthorpe Grange

Guidelines for Walkers 

• Ensure that you wear suitable comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing
• Sun protection is advisable especially in hot or sunny weather
• Do not walk too soon after eating
• Do not walk if you feel dizzy or unwell
• If you suffer from heart problems, you should consult with your GP before starting the exercise

More information is available on our Nottingham Guided Walks Page

Would you like to become a Volunteer Walk Leader?

If you would like to meet new people and are interested in becoming a volunteer walk leader, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on 0115 844 0011.