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‘Walk This Way’ – Free Wellbeing Walks in Teignbridge

Explore Teignbridge with free, friendly walks – from Dawlish and Teignmouth to Newton Abbot and beyond.

Walking is the simplest way to feel better – no gear, no fuss! For nearly 20 years, ‘Walk This Way’ has helped hundreds of people stay active, boost mental wellbeing, and make new friends. Our free, volunteer-led walks take place in beautiful parks, woodlands, and nature reserves across Teignbridge. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll or a sociable walk with a cuppa, you’ll find a warm welcome. Join us today!

📅 Choose Your Walk

We offer three levels of walks to suit your mood and ability. All walks are FREE OF CHARGE, and everyone is welcome! 

Mondays 

  • Dawlish (Grades 1, 2, + 3) – 10:15 am 

Tuesdays 

Wednesdays 

Thursdays 

Teignmouth Alice Cross Occasional Wellbeing Walk (no specific dates)  

👉 Scroll down to “Upcoming Walks and Events” and choose the walk you’d like to join!

🌳 If it’s Your First Walk with Us or Before You Enrol

  • For your first walk you can either ‘Sign Up’ online before you attend or complete a form on the day.
  • We provide an ICE card (In Case of Emergency) for you to complete and carry on walks. This is for emergency contact and any medical conditions you want to share
  • We take a register or do a ‘head count’ for each walk

😊 If you still need convincing, here are a few positive things that walking can do for your health

  • Help your cardiorespiratory system ❤️
  • Lower your blood pressure 🩺
  • Manage your weight ⚖️
  • Lighten your mood 😊
  • Keep your joints, muscles 💪and bones strong
  • Increase ‘good’ cholesterol 💚
  • Our Walks are suitable for people living with pain, health conditions & disabilities 🚶‍♀️♿🤝

🥾 Don’t wait to feel better – start now! Our free walks are the easiest way to boost your health and happiness. Find your nearest walk and join us!

🚶Want to Be a Walk Leader?

If you or someone you know would like to join our Walk This Way Wellbeing Walks family as a Volunteer Walk Leader, email us at:📧greenspaces@teignbridge.gov.uk

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Teignbridge

Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Teignbridge for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.

Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks

Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks