About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
Walking
You may know RideWise for championing all things Cycling, but as great supporters of anything that helps to reduce pollution on our planet, and keeps people healthy and happy, encouraging walking is also hugely important to us!
To inspire people in local communities, we're proud to offer our Walk Leader Workshops, which will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to lead safe, effective and enjoyable walks in your area and beyond!
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We're so lucky that the UK is full of amazing places to go walking - there’s somewhere suitable for everyone to enjoy.
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Who are Walk Leaders?
Want to help others fall in love with walking? Become a Walk Leader!
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We all know walking is good for us, but not everyone finds it easy to get started.
Some people struggle with mobility. Others don’t know safe or accessible routes nearby.
Many simply don’t feel confident walking alone.
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That’s where Walk Leaders come in.
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Walk Leaders are friendly, local champions who love walking and want to share that passion. They guide, support, and inspire others to get moving - helping people feel safer, more connected, and healthier with every step.
If you care about your community and enjoy being active, this is your chance to make a real difference.
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Walk Leader Training Workshops
Our independent, Walk Leader Training is aimed at people who would like to lead
community walks in their neighbourhoods. It's ideal for anyone wanting to run health and wellbeing
walks supporting people to get back into walking to reduce their social isolation, and to help to
improve their mental and emotional as well as physical health.​
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Our workshops provide everything a volunteer Walk Leader will expect in terms of quality and content.
It will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to lead guided walks within an urban
or local neighbourhood setting.
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WORKSHOP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
18+ - Ideally will have attended a group walk (not essential)
Bags of enthusiasm, and the ability to learn in a fun, interactive environment!
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​ONLINE WORKSHOPS
10AM until 3.30PM - £100PP
July 30th, October 15th, January 21st & April 22nd
BOOK HERE ​
SESSION INCLUDES
Presentation, Group-based learning activities, Q&A sessions, Certificate & Support
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At the end of the workshop you'll:
Be Confident in leading a local community walking group
Understand your role as a Walk Leader
Plan safe, inclusive walks with key factors in mind
Identify and manage risks, including completing Risk Assessments
Understand walk leader insurance and best practice guidelines
Give practical advice on clothing, footwear and walk preparation
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All participants will receive a certificate of attendance, plus additional helpful resource links.
Post-workshop, all attendees will receive a copy of the slide deck via email for reference.
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​​​PRIVATE, ONE-DAY TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR GROUPS OF UP TO 15 PEOPLE​
10AM until 3.30PM - £1200 - For more info contact: muratbasaran@ridewise.org.uk
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​Looking to train your team, organisation, or community group to lead safe, confident walks?
Our private, in-person workshop offers a focused and interactive experience designed just for your group.
Perfect for: Community organisations, workplace wellbeing teams, schools, volunteer groups and local initiatives.
For flexibility and convenience, we also offer online options.
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*Venue, travel costs, and lunch not included
Our Instructor
Our Walk Leader Workshop Tutor is Murat Basaran...
"I've worked for Ridewise for over 10 years. I’m the walking lead and manage a variety of Active Travel projects.
I’m a 'Paths for All' trained Walk Leader, an accredited Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Leader Trainer and coordinator for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Notts.
I’ve led a number of walking projects, including 'Charities Aid Foundation Walk Buddy', 'NHS led Hepatitis group Walk & Talk', 'Peoples Lottery funded Stapleford Walk & Talk' and 'NHS gestational diabetes Walk & Talk' for Nottingham University Hospitals.
I’m also part of 'Walk Notts' - a Nottinghamshire walking strategy group that develops and promotes the benefits of walking.
On a personal note, I LOVE walking! I enjoy nothing more than getting out in the fresh air and taking in the local areas - we're blessed to have so many gorgeous spots in Nottinghamshire.
I love the feeling walking brings - as well as all the physical benefits, my mind feels rested and I feel uplifted and ready to take on the World!"
