Walking for All

06/06/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we'd like to say thank you to the incredible people who have been making Walking for All possible in communities across Northern Ireland and the border counties over the past 6 months – our Walk Leaders. 💚

Every week, Walk Leaders create welcoming spaces where people can get active, enjoy the outdoors and connect with others close to home. They help new participants feel comfortable, encourage conversation, build confidence and play an important role in bringing communities together.

What might seem like a simple walk can have a lasting impact. For many, it is an opportunity to meet new people, establish a healthy routine and feel part of something positive in their local area.

Our Walk Leaders are at the heart of that experience.

Thank you to each and every Walk Leader for your enthusiasm, commitment and community spirit. Your contribution is helping more people take positive steps towards better health, wellbeing and social connection. 💚

04/06/2026

Walking for All... weathers! ☔

It's been a pretty wet start to June and we are incredibly grateful for our Walking for All community who continue to come together despite the unusually wet conditions.

Our Claudy Walkers group greatly welcomed their post-walk cup of tea and scones this morning!

Here's hoping for some better weather over the weekend ☀️

27/05/2026

It was great to have Causeway Coast and Glens Mayor Councillor Oliver McMullan step out and join in last week at our Mill Walk, in Cloughmills. 🚶

Residents from the local area come together every Friday for a short walk along the river, stopping at the seats along the way to enjoy the scenery and a chat together. 💚

Read more about the Mayor's visit here:

Cloughmills walk helping residents reconnect as new wellbeing campaign expandsLove Ballymena2 days ago3 min readMayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan with participants of the walk at Cloughmills.Residents in Cloughmills are stepping out together each week as part of a growing...

24/05/2026

👣 New Walks for County Tyrone!

As we continue celebrating National Walking Month, we are thrilled to launch Walking for All across County Tyrone, giving more people the chance to get active, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with others in their local area. 💚

Across the area, you'll find a Mum's & Tots walk, a walk around a local sports complex, a Mens Shed walk, and several accessible walks in beautiful green spaces. We'll be adding more in the coming weeks.

Our walks are free, welcoming, and suitable for all abilities, with a relaxed pace to help everyone feel at ease. Whether you’re hoping to meet new people, start a healthy habit, or simply spend time outdoors, everyone is invited to join.

View our walks across County Tyrone here & join us by registering your details: https://bit.ly/49f9nFF

(If you can’t see a walk near you yet, send us an email, and a Walking for All Officer will keep you updated)

22/05/2026

📣 NEW Walk Leader Training Opportunity - Antrim & Newtownabbey area 🚶

From tackling loneliness to improving physical and mental well-being, walking has many benefits for both Walk Leaders and participants.

As a Walk Leader, you’ll support a simple weekly walk in your local area — helping your community to get active and feel connected to others. 💚

📍 Our next Walk Leader training session across Antrim & Newtownabbey is: Wednesday 27th May at 6pm at the Dunsilly Hotel

✅ Lead short, friendly walks each week
✅ Free training provided
✅ No previous experience required

For more information or to sign up, please contact Bridie (Walking for All Officer – Antrim & Newtownabbey)
📧 [email protected]
📞 07471 514649

Or for help starting a weekly walk in your own area, please contact [email protected]

17/05/2026

Great to see new walks taking place in communities across the Causeway Coast and Glens! 🚶💚

* Tuesdays at 7pm - Nuns Walk, Portstewart: A relaxed and scenic walk along the promenade overlooking Portstewart strand.

* Fridays at 10.30am - Meet & Miles, Bushmills: A very gentle, slow-paced walk in a relaxed and supportive environment. The area is closed off to traffic, creating a secure space with a wide, clearly marked looped route using cones for easy visibility. The route is completely flat, with rest chairs placed at intervals, so participants can pause whenever they need.

* Fridays at 12pm - The Mill Walk, Ballymena: This walk provides a lovely opportunity to see the historic mill and learn a little about what goes on there. There are seats along the way where walkers can stop and enjoy the scenery.

To join a walk across the Causeway Coast and Glens, or find a walk in your local area, visit our website here: https://walkingforall.com/join-a-walk

Everyone is welcome!

(If you can't find a walk in your local area, or would like to start a walk, please contact us)

14/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined Walking for All Officer Michelle for our April walks across County Monaghan! 🚶‍♀️🌿

It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to enjoy our public taster walks in Clones, Rockcorry, Glaslough, Monaghan and Emy Lough. The positivity, connection, and community spirit at each walk have been truly inspiring. 💚

A special congratulations also to the 15 new walk leaders across the county, along with 2 new walking groups, who are helping to support healthier, happier, and more connected communities through the simple act of walking.

As part of our National Walking Month programme, we’re excited to keep the momentum going throughout May, with new walks coming to Ballybay, Carrickmacross and Castleblayney… watch this space! 👀

We’d love to see even more people get involved. Whether you’d like to join a walk, become a walk leader, or start a walking group in your own community, we’d love to hear from you! 💚

To find out more or register, visit: www.walkingforall.com

12/05/2026

One of our mum & baby walking groups took the opportunity to mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week with a walk focused on connection, conversation and taking time outdoors together. 🌿

For many parents and carers, simple moments like getting out for a walk, sharing a chat and connecting with others can make a real difference to wellbeing.

The walk takes place in Castlederg every Thursday, but if you would like to see one in your area, please contact us on [email protected]

https://walkingforall.com/walks/mums-walk-castlederg

09/05/2026

📣 As part of our National Walking Month programme, we have several Walk Leader training opportunities available across NI & the border counties ‍🚶

As a Walk Leader, you’ll support a simple weekly walk in your local area — helping your community to get active and feel connected to others. 💚

See below for upcoming training dates and locations:

📅 Mon 11 May @ 6pm 📍Tempo Community Centre, County Fermanagh. Contact Daniel McIntyre at [email protected] or 07547441323

📅 Mon 11 May @ 7pm 📍 Coalisland Community Hub. Contact Matthew McNicholl at
[email protected] or 07551060201

📅 Thu 14 May @ 10.30am 📍Rasharkin Community Centre, Ballymena. Contact Colleen Martin at [email protected] or enquire here https://bit.ly/4wmgG8u

📅 Fri 15 May @ 11am 📍 Oakland Community Centre, Glaslough, Monaghan. Contact Michelle O’Harte at [email protected] or 0868097394

📅 Sat 16 May @ 10am 📍Carnlough Heritage Hub, Carnlough. Contact Caitriona at [email protected] or 07759707678

📅 Sun 17 May @ 10am 📍Ballycarry Community Centre, Carrickfergus. Contact Caitriona at [email protected] or 07759707678

📅 Mon 18 May @ 7pm 📍An Creagan Community Centre Omagh. Contact Daniel McIntyre at [email protected] or 07547441323

📅 Tue 19 May @ 6pm 📍Ballycarry Community Centre, Carrickfergus. Caitriona at [email protected] or 07759707678

📅 Mon 20 May @ 10am 📍Hillsborough Village Centre, Hillsborough. Contact Carla Adams at [email protected] or 07350422306

📅 Wed 20 May @ 6pm 📍Gilford Community Centre, Craigavon. Contact Ryan McQuillan at [email protected] or 07900 099243

📅 Sat 23 May @ 10.30am📍Tulacorr Allotments, Strabane. Contact Catherine Po***ck at Catherine.Po***[email protected]

📅 Tue 26 May @ 11am 📍Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor. Contact Arlene @ [email protected] or 07769161285

📅 Tue 26 May @ 6pm 📍Carnlough Heritage Hub, Carnlough. Caitriona at [email protected] or 07759707678

📅 Sat 30 May @ 10am 📍 St Josephs Pastoral Center, Monaghan. Contact Michelle O’Harte at [email protected] or 0868097394

📅 Sat 30 May @ 10am 📍 Gortin Glen Forest Classroom, Omagh. Contact Daniel McIntyre at [email protected] or 07547441323

Becoming a walk leader is a great way to be part of something positive in your community. If you’d like to help others take that first step, we’d love to hear from you. Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4wmgG8u

07/05/2026

Walking for All Steps out in Sligo 💚🚶

It’s been a fantastic few weeks for Walking for All across Sligo, with both walks and Walk Leader training taking place in communities right across the county. From town paths, river walks to laps of the pitches, it’s been great to see so many people getting out, getting active, and enjoying the brighter days together.

Our Sligo walks are all about keeping things simple and welcoming — a chance to move at your own pace, meet others, and make the most of the beautiful surroundings on your doorstep.

To register as a participant in Sligo, find a walk, or become a walk leader, please visit our website: www.walkingforall.com