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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  â€‹ 

 

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

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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!"

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