Walk Tower Hamlets

Walk Tower Hamlets is our local health walk scheme. There are currently seven walking groups across the Borough - all are based at a local health centre or community centre. These weekly walks typically last about 60-90 minutes, ending back at the centre, with some of the groups also exploring further afield with monthly walks using the DLR to get to alternative destinations.

A weekly health walk can be a good way to get regular exercise, meet new people and explore the borough. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner – all levels of walking ability are welcome and there’s a good chance you’ll make new friends as you walk together.  It’s best to contact the walk leader before your first walk, just to double-check the arrangements for meeting up.

Weekly walks schedule:

Bromley by Bow Health Centre, St Leonard’s Street, E3

Men's walk
Mondays, 2-3pm
Contact: Ricky Sian on 07507 556 908

Women's walk
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
Contact: Fatima Uddin on 08448 151 020

St Stephen’s Health Centre, William Place, off Roman Road, E3

Group walk
Tuesdays, 10–11am
Contact: Graham Barker on 07919 221 806

Trussler Hall, Grundy Street, E14

Group walk
Wednesdays, starting at 10am
Contact: Lillian Leonard on 020 7987 4961

Longer walks for the more energetic
Fridays, starting at 10:30am
Contact: Lillian Leonard on 020 7987 4961

Burdett Centre, Masjid Lane, E3

Women's walk
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11am
Contact: Khudeja Chowdhury on 07951 034 656

Gill Street Health Centre, Limehouse, E14

Group walk
Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Contact: Nabachwa Luyimbo-Lule on 07504 838 942

Also, at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park -  there are themed history and wildlife walks each month. Contact Ken Greenway on 07904 186 981 for details.

If you'd like to join any of the groups, then it's always best to call the walk leader in advance of your first walk, so that they know to look out for you. At your first walk, you'll need to complete a brief questionnaire to ensure that you're registered.

For more information on walking in Tower Hamlets, or to volunteer to lead local walks (training provided), please call Graham Barker on 07919 221806 or email graham@walkeast.org for more details.