Looking for walking routes, ideas for getting more active or opportunities to explore the local area? We’ve brought together some useful websites to help you enjoy walking, whether it’s part of your everyday journeys or simply for pleasure.
Walking in Doncaster
The Get Doncaster Moving website provides information about local walking opportunities, including organised walks, community walking groups and a calendar of upcoming events. Opportunities include walks around Cantley, Bessacarr and Lakeside, close to Saddlers Chase.
Doncaster Public Rights of Way
Doncaster has an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways and byways. The City of Doncaster Council’s online map can help you find routes and explore walking opportunities across the local area.
Walking Routes Around Doncaster
Visit Doncaster provides ideas for walks around the city and surrounding countryside, including routes at Lakeside, Potteric Carr, Cusworth Park, Sandall Beat Wood and along the Trans Pennine Trail.
NHS Active 10
Want to make walking part of your daily routine? The free NHS Active 10 app helps you track your walking activity, set goals and find ways to build more brisk walking into your day.
Even short periods of brisk walking can contribute towards your recommended weekly physical activity.
Living Streets
Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. It campaigns for safer, more accessible streets and encourages people to walk more often, including for journeys to school, work and local amenities.
Explore its website for walking initiatives, advice and opportunities to get involved.
Ramblers
Ramblers is a national walking charity offering walking routes, organised group walks and practical advice to help people enjoy walking.
Whether you’re looking for a local walking group or inspiration for your next countryside walk, its website is a useful place to start.