City Commons - Walking for Gold!

About us

As part of the City of London’s support of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are developing a legacy programme of health walks to promote green exercise and healthy living.

Walking in a group is a great way to start walking and to stay motivated. Health walks aim to help you improve your health and well-being through brisk walking for at least 30 minutes each day.

You’ll make friends and discover new places to walk in your neighbourhood. Walking for Health has over 500 groups across England that meet for regular health walks.

Anyone can join in – it’s free and fun. Just call to book your place.

Your local group at City Commons is called Walking for Gold! We will support you every step of the way and provide:

• Free walks for absolute beginners
• Trained walk leaders
• A friendly, local group to walk with
• A chance to kick start that health regime!
• Safe routes using your local open space
• Consideration of your health needs
• Opportunities to get involved and lead walks as part of our team                           

Our walks

Kenley - Bronze Walk (1 - 1.5 hours)

Fortnightly walk with alternating route. The first route is over flat terrain, following the track around this historic airfield. The second route is slightly longer, taking us off the track and into the woodland on the common with a slight incline. 

Both routes are suitable for people who do not walk regularly. 

The first route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users, no facilities available.

Starting at 10am from The Tribute, Hayes Lane. Postcode: CR5 8HN will take you onto Hayes Lane. There is a brown tourist direction sign to 'RAF Kenley Tribute' where we meet, and lay-by parking is available opposite.

19 April 2013

3 May 2013

17 May 2013

31 May 2013

14 June 2013

28 June 2013

Farthing Downs - Silver Walk (1 - 1.5 hours)

Fortnightly walk with a gradual incline and decline as we traverse the downs, taking in the panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.

Free car parking and toilet facilities are available at the meeting point. Meet at 10am, Farthing Downs Car Park. Postcode: CR5 1DA

26 April 2013

10 May 2013

24 May 2013

7 June 2013

21 June 2013

NEW!  Happy Valley - Gold Walk (1.5 - 2 hours)

This circular walk route traverses Happy Valley with a couple of steep climbs and some lovely open views. Ideal to work up an appetite for Sunday lunch! Potentially muddy so please wear suitable footwear.

Free car parking and toilet facilities are available at the meeting point. Meet at 10am, Farthing Downs Car Park. Postcode: CR5 1DA

21 April 2013

5 May 2013

19 May 2013

2 June 2013

16 June 2013

30 June 2013

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