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Things to do near you

All ages and abilities welcome · gentle and low-pressure

Access
Walk
Today, 18:00Gentle35 min

Relaxed Greenwich Park evening walk

Greenwich Park · Greenwich

A gentle loop as the sun goes down. No pressure to keep pace, we walk together and no one gets left behind.

6 going
Run
Tomorrow, 08:30Easy30 min

Beginner-friendly Blackheath run

Blackheath Common · Blackheath

Short, forgiving intervals with plenty of walking breaks. Built for people getting back into it.

4 going
Dog walk
Tomorrow, 10:00Gentle45 min

Riverside dog walk & natter

Thames Path, Greenwich · Greenwich

Bring your dog (or just yourself) for an easy amble along the river with other friendly folk.

8 going
Walk
Wed, 12:30Gentle30 min

Charlton Park lunchtime stroll

Charlton Park · Charlton

A midday reset, step away from the desk for a gentle green loop and a bit of company.

3 going
Walk
Sun, 09:30Easy50 min

Oxleas Woods gentle nature amble

Oxleas Wood · Eltham

A calming woodland walk with a café stop. A bit longer, still very doable, lovely birdsong.

7 going
Run
Thu, 18:30Easy35 min

Woolwich 'no-pressure' social run

Woolwich riverfront · Woolwich

A run slow enough to chat the whole way. If you can hold a conversation, you're going the right speed.

5 going
Walk
Fri, 10:30Gentle40 min

Eltham Park South morning walk

Eltham Park South · Eltham

A friendly weekday-morning walk, especially welcoming if you're new to the area or nervous about starting.

4 going
Dog walk
Sun, 08:30Gentle40 min

Ladywell Fields dog walk

Ladywell Fields · Lewisham

Riverside dog walk along the Ravensbourne, friendly dogs and friendlier owners.

5 going
Run
Mon, 18:45Easy30 min

Telegraph Hill beginners' run

Telegraph Hill Park · New Cross

A gentle evening jog with a rewarding view. Walk breaks whenever you need them.

3 going
Walk
Wed, 10:00Gentle35 min

Plumstead Common gentle walk

Plumstead Common · Plumstead

An easy morning walk across the common, a friendly regular fixture for locals.

6 going
Walk
Sat, 10:30Easy55 min

Lesnes Abbey Woods weekend amble

Lesnes Abbey Woods · Abbey Wood

Bluebell woods and old abbey ruins, a longer but very gentle wander with a nature-lover host.

9 going
Dog walk
Fri, 16:30Gentle40 min

Eltham dog social loop

Eltham Park North · Eltham

A friendly Friday dog meet-up to round off the week, dogs make fast friends, and so do owners.

7 going
Yoga
Sat, 07:30Gentle45 min

Sunrise yoga in Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park, the flower garden lawn · Greenwich

Roll out a mat and greet the day with slow, gentle stretches as the sun comes up. No experience needed, every body welcome.

9 going
Tai chi
Sun, 09:00Gentle40 min

Gentle tai chi on Blackheath

Blackheath, near the tea hut · Blackheath

Slow, flowing movements that calm the mind and are wonderfully gentle on the joints. Especially good if you've been inactive for a while.

11 going
Qigong
Wed, 18:00Gentle35 min

Qigong for calm, Charlton Park

Charlton Park, the old oak lawn · Charlton

Wind down midweek with gentle qigong: soft, flowing movements and breathing to leave you calmer than you arrived.

6 going
Park dance
Fri, 18:30Easy45 min

Joyful park dance, Woolwich

Royal Arsenal riverside lawn · Woolwich

A big, friendly, no-judgement dance in the open air. No steps to learn, no one watching, just move however feels good and have a laugh.

14 going
Meditation
Tue, 08:00Gentle25 min

Guided meditation on Eltham meadow

Eltham Park South, the top meadow · Eltham

Start the day grounded. A short, gently guided sit in the fresh air, with nothing to get right and nowhere to be.

5 going
Sound bath
Thu, 19:30Gentle50 min

Evening sound bath, Southwark Park

Southwark Park, the bowling green lawn · Bermondsey

Lie back under the evening sky and let the sound of singing bowls wash over you. Deeply relaxing, and a gentle way to meet calm people.

12 going

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