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 might know RideWise for championing all things cycling, but we’re just as passionate about anything that cuts pollution and keeps people feeling healthy and happy - including walking!
To help inspire local communities, we offer Walk Leader Workshops that give you the skills and confidence to lead safe, fun and welcoming walks in your area.
We’re lucky to have so many brilliant places to explore across the UK - there’s a perfect walk out there for everyone!
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
2026 - 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: Murat Basaran...
Murat has been with RideWise for over 10 years and leads our walking and Active Travel projects. He’s a Paths for All trained Walk Leader, an accredited Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Leader Trainer, and the coordinator for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Notts.
He’s delivered a wide range of walking initiatives, including the CAF Walk Buddy programme, NHS Hepatitis Walk & Talk groups, the Stapleford Walk & Talk project, and the NHS Gestational Diabetes Walk & Talk for Nottingham University Hospitals.
Murat also contributes to Walk Notts, a countywide strategy group championing the benefits of walking.
And of course - he simply loves walking! Exploring Nottinghamshire’s beautiful green spaces is his happy place.
For Murat, walking isn’t just great for physical health; it clears the mind, lifts the mood and leaves you ready to take on the world.
