Get Walking
Wherever you start your day…
If all you do is make it to the kitchen…
Or maybe to your front door…
Even down to the shops…
Every Step Counts!
Seasons: Get comfy while you walk or wheel
Spring
Spring in Notts can be wet and cold or sunny and dry be prepared with an umbrella a waterproof coat and some shoes that don’t mind getting a bit wet.
Summer
Summer in Notts can be warm and dry or warm and wet remember to wear sunscreen and take some water with you when going for a walk in summer. A hat and shoes that don’t fall off your feet will help.
Autumn
Autumn in Notts can be warm and dry or cold and wet or both! A good jumper or coat will come in useful. Rain boots and an umbrella could help keep you dry too.
Winter
Winter in Notts can be wet, cold and muddy, a warm coat and jumper, hat and gloves will help you stay warm. A pair of shoes with good grip that don’t mind the wet or snow. Or rain boots with thick socks are a good idea.
Find help to get kit
Sharewear
Sharewear Clothing Scheme offer free-of-charge clothing choices to people in economic difficulty, using a combination of a referral system for individuals and an outreach service for organisations.
Kit Squad
Our goal is to assist people with getting out into the great outdoors, having awesome adventures. Kitsquad is the only UK-based scheme that provides donated adventure gear to low-income individuals. Donate or apply for gear below.
Welly Bank
What can I find in the Welly Bank? The Welly Bank is for outdoor clothing and footwear for babies, children and adults, including: 🌧 wellies / snow boots ☔️ waterproofs (separates or all in one) 🌈 waterproof jackets / coats ❄️ fleece / base layers etc☀️ hats, gloves, scarves, warm thick socks
Sling Library
Derby and Nottingham Sling Library offer cheap trials of baby carriers great to get out walking with little ones. Meet Locations: Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield Woodhouse, Bradmore (near Keyworth), Beeston.
Can’t get out but need a walk experience?
Listen to a walk with some of the people of Nottingham and visit the Sherwood Voices Project
Join YouTuber Ant exploring Lambly Dumbles from your own home
Support for people like me
We want to inspire, support and enable you to walk and wheel as part of your everyday life.
There are lots of groups and organisations, many led by volunteers, that may be able to support you.
“when I first started walking to the community hub I could feel myself getting out of breath and I’d have to keep stopping. But I’ve kept going every week and it feels much easier now,”
Margaret, Carlton.
“I’d forgotten how nice it is to go for a walk. You feel so refreshed.”
Ann, Carlton
“With living alone, being part of a walking group has helped me to meet new people, get fitter and be part of a group”.
Jean, Rushcliffe
Ready to Start?
Every journey begins with a single step or push. Your adventure awaits!
Together, let’s create more accessible, active, and connected communities.