Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton was established in 2021, having formally been known as Walking for Health which started in 2001. It currently offers over a dozen free walks around the city every week especially suited for people who may not currently walk very often but want to get healthier, fitter and make new friends.

The programme includes:

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

Walks vary from half an hour to an hour and a half depending on location.

And to mark its 25th anniversary, the group will be holding a special celebration walk around Bantock Park on Tuesday 9 June, 2026, at 10.30am, followed by celebration event with refreshments available from 11am to noon. All are welcome – please confirm attendance by contacting Nalin Patel, Volunteer Scheme Co-ordinator, on 07881 742959 or via email at nalinpatel1ccc@gmail.com by Sunday, 31 May.

Nalin said: "We offer a range of walks each week, with something for everyone. And, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are looking forward to welcoming more people to Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton."

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "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.

"Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton offer a variety of free walks at locations across the city, so why not get out and about and join them for a stroll this summer?"