Walking groups
Our outdoor walks for over 55s are held in various parks across Barnet -
‘Walking in green spaces gives a real boost to your physical and mental wellbeing,’ says Wendy Nutman, who is running Age UK Barnet’s walking programme. ‘Even a gentle walk improves your strength in later life, especially for those living with a health condition. And you can make new friends!’
Walking can:
- Improve your social life
- Enhance your mood and increase your confidence
- Maintain good balance and coordination
- Keep your joints flexible, reducing the risk of falls
- Support management of health conditions
You probably don’t need any more reasons to come along to one of our walks!!
All fitness levels welcome.
Walks free, but donations welcome!
Walking groups in Barnet
1) Walking Group: Friary Park, North Finchley – 10am -11am Mondays
Followed by optional tea in the café afterwards. Meet at 10.00am at the Torrington Park entrance nearest to Ashurst Road. N12 9AJ. Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email her on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
2) Walking Group: Northway Gardens & Lyttleton Playing Fields - 10.30am -11.30am Mondays.
Meet at the corner of Northway & Litchfield Way NW11 (by benches at H2 bus stop). Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk for more information.
3) Dollis Valley Greenwalk - 10.30am-11.30am Tuesdays
Meet at 10.30am by the mapboard at the entrance to Brook Farm Open Space, Totteridge Lane (located downhill from the entrance to Totteridge and Whetstone underground station) N20 9QX. Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk for more information.
4) Silkstream Park/Montrose Playing Fields - 10.30am - Wednesdays
Meet in front of Unitas Barnet Youth Zone building, Montrose Ave, Edgware HA8 0DT. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
5) Stephens House and Gardens – 10.30-11.30am Fridays (lasts 40-60 mins) followed by optional refreshments in local café afterwards
10.30am - meet at Stephens House Cafe, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email her on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk for more information.
6) Oakhill Park (in photo above) – 2pm-3pm Fridays, followed by optional refreshments in local café afterwards
Meet at Oak Hill Park car park (Parkside Gardens, East Barnet, EN4 8JP) For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.