Walking with a disability or health issue

Walking advice for blind and partially sighted people.

Walking advice for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Advice produced on behalf of the Ramblers by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Walking advice for people with asthma.

Walking advice for people with diabetes.

Walking advice for people with epilepsy.

If you have heart problems, have been diagnosed with heart disease or are recovering from a heart attack, walking is a gentle way to start getting active. It can also reduce the risk of developing heart disease, so if you've been told you need to look after your heart then walking can help you make a positive change.

Walking advice for people with limited mobility, and advice on accessing the outdoors for wheelchair users.

Walking can help you on the road to recovery after periods of illness and can alleviate some of the symptoms of health conditions. But it isn't just about getting better. Walking can help prevent illnesses from developing in the first place.

There’s no reason why you can’t enjoy walking after a hip operation, provided you build up gradually and follow your doctor’s advice about returning to exercise. Keeping physically active before your operation will also help aid your recovery.

The NHS encourages mums to be to stay active and exercise during pregnancy and walking is one of the most popular activities to do, alongside swimming, pilates and yoga. It’s low-impact, free, you can do it from your own front door and it’s easy to adapt your walks to the changing needs of your body.