Walking
Walk Tower Hamlets
Walk Tower Hamlets is our local scheme of FREE wellbeing walks. There are six weekly walking groups across the borough. All based at a local health centre or community centre.
Their walks usually last about 60 to 90 minutes ending back at the centre. Some of the groups also go further afield with monthly walks using the DLR to explore alternative destinations.
A weekly wellbeing walk can be a good way to get regular exercise, meet new people and explore the borough. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner – all levels of walking ability are welcome. There is a good chance you’ll make new friends as you walk together.
Weekly walks schedule
Zacchaeus Project, Bethnal Green Methodist Church, Approach Road, E2 9JP (over 50s)
Time: Mondays 10.30am-midday
Contact: Debbie Brady on 020 8983 1568 or zpinfo@mcth.org.uk
St Stephen’s Health Centre, William Place, off Roman Road, E3 5ED
Time: Tuesdays, 10-11.30am
Contact: Valerie Sheekey on 07941 800 694
Harford Centre, 115 Harford Street, E1 4FG
Time: Tuesdays, 11.30am-1pm
Contact: Khalida Maleque on 020 7780 3113 or khalida.maleque@oceanregeneration.org.uk
Watts Grove (meeting outside the Lighthouse Baptist Church), 135 Devons Road, E3 3QX
Time: Thursdays, 10-11.30am
Contact: Naseema Begum on 07939 586 955 or naseema_begum77@hotmail.com
Bethnal Green Library, Bethnal Green Gardens, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 0HL
Time: Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm
Contact: Anne Ambrose on 07762 473 665 or anne.ambrose@btinternet.com
Mike Beauchamp on 07941 538 691 or mikeabeauchamp@hotmail.com
The Limehouse Practice, Gill Street, E14 8HQ
Time: Thursdays, 1.30-3pm
Contact: Nick Nickleton-Kumordjie on 07720 891 246 or nyckletyns@gmail.com.
If you're interested in joining any of the groups please contact the walk leader in advance of your first walk. This is so they know to look out for you and also to double-check the arrangements for meeting up (as occasionally these change). At your first walk, you’ll need to complete a brief registration form. Sessions are all free.
Find out more about the wellbeing walks in Tower Hamlets.
For more information on walking in Tower Hamlets, or to volunteer to help lead a local walking group (training provided), contact
Graham Barker
Tel: 07919 221 806
Email: graham@walkeast.org