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If you're interested in getting some outdoor exercise in a relaxed fun social setting, then our walking groups are perfect. Below are details of the options available.

Happy Wanderers – Tuesday Morning

Time: Meet for 10.00am for a 10.15am start.

Meeting Points: Various bus stops on – Elm Row, North Bridge, London Road.

Full info including meeting points and times can be viewed here.

Tuesday Night Strollers – Tuesday Evening

Time: Meet at 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start.

Meeting Points: Braids Hill Hotel-Buckstone Bistro; The Royal Commonwealth Pool; Oxgangs Library; St Andrews Square Gardens; Craiglockhart Tennis Centre; Morningside Road; Cameron Toll.

Full info including meeting points and times can be viewed here.

First Steps Health Walks- Thursday Morning

Time: Meet at 10am for a 10.15am start.

For more information on this walk and the meeting points pleas click here.

First Steps Health Walks – Thursday Afternoon

Time: Meet at 1.30pm for a 1.45pm start.

Meeting Points: Various bus stops – Elm Row, Ocean Terminal, Waterloo Place, London Road.

Full info including meeting points and times can be viewed here.

Get Going Health Walks – Thursday Morning

Time: Meet for 10.00am for a 10.15am start.

Meeting Points: Oxgangs Library; Water of Leith Heritage Centre; The Open Door Café; Saughton Winter Gardens; Craiglockhart Tennis Centre; Camerontoll Shopping Centre; West Register House.

Full info including meeting points and times can be viewed here.

Saturday Morning Strollers – Saturday Morning

Time: Meet for 10.00am for a 10.15am start.

Meeting Points: Oxgangs Library; Craiglockhart Tennis Centre; The Royal Commonwealth Pool; St Andrews Square Gardens; Morningside Road.

Full info including meeting points and times can be viewed here.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for the weather. NB flat, sturdy footwear is a must! Please bring your bus pass or money to purchase a ticket. There is usually a stop for refreshments during or after each walk (optional). As these are health walks it would be appreciated if walkers wound refrain from smoking during the walks.

For further information regarding exact meeting point and dates please contact the Ageing Well team on 0131 458 2100.