8 free walks on offer in Wolverhampton to help you get moving - see how and where you can get involved

A Wolverhampton walking group is celebrating 25 years together and is still going strong, with plenty of free events across the city every week.

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton was established in 2021, having previously been known as Walking for Health since 2001.

In 2026, this dynamic walking group leads free walks in places across the city, perfect for those who may not currently walk very often but want to get healthier or make new friends.

This walking group leads a variety of walks including:

1. West Park Walk - walkers meet inside the Devon Road entrance at 10.15am every weekday.
2. East Park Walk - walkers meet by the new children’s play area at 10.15am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
3. Bantock Park Walk - walkers meet near the car park at 10.15am every Tuesday.
4. Heath Town Park Walk - walkers meet at Bushbury Road opposite Holy Trinity Church at 11.45am every Tuesday.
5. Smestow Nature Valley Walk - walkers meet at Windmill Community Church at 10am every Thursday.
6. Northwood Park Walk - walkers meet at Prestbury Medical Practice in Broadway at 11.45am every Thursday.
7. Boundary Way Walk - walkers meet at the Boundary Way Allotments at 10.15am every Friday.
8. Pendeford Walk - walkers meet at Oasis Community Café at 10.15am every Friday.

Nalin Patel, the group’s volunteer scheme co-ordinator, said the most popular walks from this list are at Pendeford and Bantock Park, each typically attracting around 30–40 walkers.

The Smestow Nature Valley Walk usually sees between 15 and 20 participants.

The West Park Walk generally attracts around 10 walkers on a good day, but it takes place every weekday.

The group held a commemorative walk around Bantock Park earlier this month to mark the 25th anniversary.

Nalin said: "We were overwhelmed with the turnout, with over 70 walkers, along with former and current walk leaders, and Will Heckford, programme lead for The Ramblers, who said it was an absolute honour to be there.

"I'd like to say a huge thanks to all of our dedicated walk leaders who give up their valuable time to lead safe walks on people's doorsteps across Wolverhampton, and it was heart-warming to hear the effect that walking is having on our members."

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, added: "Walking is not just an excellent social activity, but also brings with it a huge number of health benefits.

"It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, it strengthens bones and muscles, it improves balance and coordination, and it can help maintain a healthy weight. Evidence also suggests that just a 20-minute walk per day helps prevent and manage chronic illnesses and can also help prevent dementia.”

To learn more or express and interest in any of the walks offered, contact Nalin Patel by emailing [email protected] or phoning 07881742959.