Walking Groups in Cheltenham
Trial some walks with our friendly members
Register your Interest
After submitting the interest form you'll be invited to talk with a friendly coach who can ensure you're grouped with walkers of similar ability.
Get Active and Social with our Walking Groups
You enjoy walking but it can be tough finding people who walk when you're available, in locations which appeal and at the speed which feels right for you.
We have the community to ensure your walks keep you discovering new places while improving your fitness and creating new friendships which stand the test of time.
Covid Safe
We keep group sizes small and utilise wide open spaces.
Friendly Members
You can make friends for life when you walk together regularly.
Prepare to Jog
If learning to run is on your bucket list then you can get prepared with the guidance from our club coach.
Why Walking Groups?
It's no secret that we are a Running Club but many of our members start out with our Couch to 5k programme and we've always taken pride in offering exercise for all abilities.
Walking regularly leads to a lot of health benefits and with so many people working from home or keeping away from gyms and pools we figured those who have turned to walking may well benefit from doing it with some new friends.
When and Where
Saturday Countryside Walks
Each Saturday we meet at a different pub to allow for a new countryside walk anywhere in the region.
We typically have three groups to choose from:
Scenic: 6-9km
Moderate: 8-14km
Challenge: 15-35km
Tuesdays from the Race Course Southern Car Park
Lunchtime and Evening walks around the Race Course, Swindon Village, Pittville and Southam.
12pm or 6:15pm each week
Thursdays from The Royal in Charlton Kings
Lunchtime and Evening walks around the Charlton Kings, Charlton Park and Oakley.
12pm or 6:15pm each week
We typically have 3 speed groups for these sessions:
Steady: 3.5-4.5kph
Medium: 4.5-5.5kph
Fast: 5.5-6.5kph
All walks are 60-75 minutes
Sunday mornings at the Pump Room in Pittville Park
Start your Sunday with a brisk walk with friends, followed by a coffee in the new Heritage Deco Cafe next to the Pump Room.
We typically have 2 speed groups for these sessions:
Steady: 3.5-4.5kph
Medium: 4.5-5.5kph
All walks are 60-75 minutes
Join the CRWC Family
Cheltenham Running and Walking Club is not a traditional Athletics Club.
Many of our members prefer to exercise with the friends they've made than alone so joining a club makes perfect sense.
They Say
Great walking group
Great walking group with scope for all ages and levels of fitness, good communication and support from the organizers
All you need to get you back on the road to fitness and happiness
I’ve only just joined this wonderful, welcoming walking club. Although I’ve only managed to walk a couple of times, I know I can go whenever I want and still be made welcome.
I decided to get fit after time spent in hospital. This club helps with all you need to get you back on the road to fitness and happiness.
Thank you for instilling me with a little confidence.
Friendly club with a really proactive leadership
Great friendly club with a really proactive leadership, I would definitely recommend them to anyone either starting a fitness regime or wanting to continue at a higher level
So glad I joined
Following a move to Cheltenham 18 months ago, I wanted to make new friendships, get fitter and explore the local area.
The walking club ticks all these boxes, everyone is so friendly, I’m feeling fitter and I’ve found some new and interesting places to walk and talk!
So glad I joined. Jean
The People Are Lovely
The people I have met are really lovely. Everyone is so friendly and it doesn’t matter how fast or slow you are, there is something for all abilities. The group is well run and a wonderful way to incorporate exercise and being sociable.