Let's Walk - Social Walk

Let's Walk - Social Walk

Let's Walk is a way to be active, meet new people and discover your local area by the water. Ours walks are free, fun and friendly.

By Canal & River Trust (Wales and South West)

Select date and time

Wednesday, May 22 · 10am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

The Docks Gloucester GL1 2EH United Kingdom

About this event

Led by our lovely local volunteers this is a great way to be active, meet people and spend time by water in your local area. Our guides are full of interesting information about nature, the history of the canal and local area.

Walks are approximately 90 minutes along the towpath and are open to all. Pushchairs and wheelchairs welcome. It's all about meeting people so come along on your own, or bring a friend, and stay for a cup of tea afterwards if you can.

Please just wear comfortable shoes, weather appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water.




Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring

Wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and a bring a bottle of water

Can children attend?

Yes, children are welcome but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

What will the surface be like?

Our towpath is generally well surfaced and suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams. In winter and wet weather there may be some muddier sections in Hempsted Woods but routes will be checked in advance to ensure accessibility.

Will there be refreshments?

The route starts and finishes at the Waterways Museum where there is a cafe selling hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.

Is there a toilet?

There are toilet facilities at the start and end point with public toilets at a supermarket en route. For longer walks, we can use toilet facilities at our bridge huts.

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Canal & River Trust (Wales and South West)

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water.

Our research shows that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really can make us feel happier and healthier.

With ever increasing rates of obesity, stress and declining mental health in the UK, we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people. Our canals and rivers run through some of the most heavily populated communities in England and Wales, providing accessible green and blue space where it’s needed the most.

That’s why, here at the Trust, we're working with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We know this will bring wellbeing opportunities to millions.

Our work involves not only looking after our waterways, but promoting them widely to the eight million plus people who have waterways on their doorstep so that many more people benefit from our free, accessible and local source of wellbeing.

We have a range of events which you will be able to take part in around your local waterways.