A new programme of free health walks led by trained leaders begins across Crawley’s parks from Tuesday 7 July 2026, offered by Crawley Wellbeing, a partnership between Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council. The scheme gives residents an opportunity to get outdoors and active in a supportive environment, with no membership or fees required.
Walkers can choose between Level 1 sessions lasting up to 30 minutes on flat, firm ground and Level 2 outings of 30 to 60 minutes that include moderate slopes and uneven surfaces. The first Goffs Park walk sets off at 10:30am on Tuesday, while Gossops Green Thursdays start at 10am and Tilgate Park Thursdays run from 9:30am to 10:30am. Worth Park sessions take place on the second and fourth Thursday each month, and Tilgate Forest walks happen on Tuesdays excluding the first Tuesday of the month. The Bewbush Centre also hosts walks on its own schedule. Participants need only comfortable clothing and suitable footwear, and the walks go ahead rain or shine.
New walkers are asked to fill in a simple registration form before their first outing, which is available through the Crawley Borough Council website or directly from the walk leaders upon arrival. The walks are open to all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. “Our scheme gives you a chance to undertake walking in a friendly, supportive and supervised environment,” the service states.
The programme forms part of the wider Crawley Wellbeing service, a partnership between the borough and county councils that also provides falls prevention classes, strength and balance sessions, NHS Health Checks, weight management programmes, and stop-smoking support. The health walks have been running for several years at locations such as Goffs Park, Tilgate Park and Worth Park, and the expanded timetable now offers regular weekly or fortnightly sessions across more neighbourhoods. Residents who are new to exercise, returning from injury or illness, or simply aiming to increase their daily movement can find a suitable pace and distance. Anyone seeking more information can contact the Crawley Wellbeing team on 01293 585350.
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