Greenwich Get Walking
Greenwich Get Walking is a healthy walks scheme run by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This programme connects local residents with a wide range of free walking opportunities within Royal Greenwich, to improve physical health and wellbeing. Greenwich Get Walking is part of Ramblers, the biggest walking community in the UK which supports people to access green spaces and live healthier lifestyles.
Walking can increase cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, and reduce body fat. It burns calories, builds stamina and can make your heart healthier. Walking can also reduce stress, improve mood and quality of sleep. The interesting and varied walks with Greenwich Get Walking have a huge range of benefits for health improvement.
Greenwich Get Walking is commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and delivered by CACT. Walks with Greenwich Get Walking are free, fun and friendly - a perfect way to meet new people and get more active.
Impact levels:
Gentle pace: Suitable for people who have not walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. They are 30 to 60 minutes long on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and no steps or stiles.
Intermediate level: Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 60 and 90 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possibly stiles.
Advanced level: Suitable for people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their levels of physical activity. They are generally 90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.