Walking groups

Walking with others is a fantastic way to make friends and share stories while getting out and about.  Walking groups can be formal (eg. organised by council, neighbourhood houses, bushwalking club or the Heart Foundation) or informal (grab a friend or neighbour and off you go). 

Baw Baw Jolly Walkers

- Baw Baw Jolly Walkers

The Jolly Walkers was started by a local doctor keen to get his patients walking more.  Now they swap tales, recipes and produce a newsletter!

Cobaw Wednesday Walkers

 

- Cobaw Wed Walkers photo

Cobaw Wednesday Walkers really get out and about.  They walk, talk, share, discuss, encourage and even give OBEs!

*Talk Your Walk competition 2010 - Highly commended*

Fit-Prams Pram Walking Groups

- Samara Fit Prams

New mum Samara was looking to pram-walk with other parents.  She couldn't find an existing group, so she started one herself.  Find out more about Fit-Prams, and see if there's one near you.

Keilor Activities for Older Adults

- Keilor walking groupKAFOA have been meeting up for social walks for the past 22 years!  Their calendar is filled with walks, camps, lunches and dinners.

Longbeach Walk & Talk Group

- Longbeach Walk and Talk Group

Debbie has helped organise several walking groups in her local area.  Find out what she enjoys about walking and the types of activities that she organises with the Longbeach Walk and Talk Group.

Ringwood Heights Ladies Bushwalking Group

 

- Ringwood Heights Ladies Bushwalking Group - 40 years on and still going strong

 

Ringwood Heights Ladies Bushwalking Group started in 1971 and they're still walking in 2010! Here is a snapshot of their stories and photos of their happy wanders.
Cheryl's Wanderers

Yarra Junction Heart Foundation Walking GroupThe Yarra Junction Heart Foundation Walking Group goes for a weekly wander on Thursdays.  Their route varies, but good company and friendship is a constant.