Move More: Get active in your community

Bradford district has lots of community-based exercise opportunities that can help you to keep healthy.

Have a look at the links below to find activities that suit you.

Walking groups and volunteer groups:

Well Together Service

Provides a range of interesting, sociable, health-led activities – including walking groups – that are free and run across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, in wheelchair-accessible venues.

Bradford CHA Rambling and Social Club

Offers walks most weekends and holidays throughout the year. Walks are available at varying difficulty. Also offers social nights – a fabulous way to keep fit while socialising with other members. All walks are accessible with or without a car.

Bradford Ramblers

Regular group walks are a great way to experience the outdoors and explore new places safely and in good company. You’ll get a warm welcome from experienced walk leaders and like-minded walkers.

Baildon Walkers are Welcome

A walking group in the lovely countryside around Baildon

Mid Week Wayfarers

A mid-week walking club in Yorkshire for folk who enjoy walking, socialising and, above all, having fun. Six different groups that walk Monday to Thursday for between 3 and 10 miles.

African Caribbean Achievement Project

Has a group that meet every Wednesday morning 10.00 – 11.00 to walk and talk. They walk all year round in the many local parks that Bradford has. The group is for predominantly black women, but all women are welcome. For more information contact 01274 720254.

Wellbeing Wednesday Walks

A free wellbeing and walking group for adults at various parks in Keighley every Wednesday 1-3pn during term time. Places must be booked – to do this call 01535 668588.

Popular walking routes in Bradford district:

The Tranquillity Trail

This trail is just over 5km and takes in some peaceful areas of the city in a circular route just north of Bradford Cathedral.

Get Out More

Offers free guides to 20 nature sites within easy reach of Shipley town centre and Bradford city centre. Find them at:

WYCA CityConnect

Download a copy of Muppett’s Rambles a booklet with walks that incorporate local history from Bradford City Centre, Shipley, Bingley, Ilkley and Wharfedale.

Greenline Miles

Greenline Mile are mile long circular routes aimed at encouraging more people to walk, jog or run around the city.

Visit Bradford Walking Routes and Trails

VisitBradford has a range of walking routes which will lead you to beautiful sights, amazing architecture and fascinating heritage locations across the district.

Self guided walking routes around the district

Bradford on Foot

A rich collection of themed walks and tours around 2025’s UK City of Culture, from secret streets and hidden gems to the great wide open.

Countryside and outdoor spaces:

Get out and about exploring Bradford district’s beautiful countryside:

Visit Bradford – Experience the great outdoors

Uncover secret countryside spots and get back to nature, escape to Bradford & district.

Airenteers

Airienteers is the orienteering club of Airedale and Wharfedale which covers the districts of Leeds, Bradford and Craven. Airienteers promote orienteering both for leisure and as a competitive sport.

Find Your Way project

The ‘Find Your Way’ project is funded by Sport England and aims to get more people engaged and active in their local spaces through virtual orienteering activities.

There are also ‘traditional’ permanent courses open at Ilkley Moor, Middleton Woods Ilkley, Penistone Hill and Northcliffe Park.

Miles Without Stiles

These routes are suitable for those in wheelchairs, buggies or even walking dogs who can’t negotiate stiles easily. They are all under 2 miles.

Staying active in Bradford

Sport and leisure in Bradford district

For local sports facilities, leisure centres, cycling opportunities, walking, swimming, outdoor adventure and fitness facilities in Bradford.

Bradford Parks

Explore parks in Bradford district

You can also find other ways to be active in Bradford district with our search portal at the bottom of the page

Services and organised activities:

Dance for Life

Dance for Life is a Bradford based project that offers classes, workshops, after school clubs, performance opportunities, a dance company and dance training schemes across the Bradford district in many different styles of dance.

BEEP (Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People)

BEEP is an exercise referral programme aimed at people 16 years and over who:

do very little or no physical activity
have a long term medical or mental health condition and would benefit from exercise
and/or a BMI of 25 or above
are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The BEEP programme encourages and supports individuals to become more active, more often with a 52 week follow-up support service.

You can ask your local GP practice or health professional to refer you.

Bradford Park Runs

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events held in parks across the district each weekend. You can also find junior parkruns.

Parkwalk

Everyone’s welcome at parkwalk. Everyone starts at the same time and walks the same 5k parkrun route, alongside runners and volunteers. It’s free, fun, and a great way to stay active at your own pace.

Active Bradford

Active Bradford is a partnership of organisations delivering opportunities to get active across the district.

Community Walking and Cycling Hubs

West Yorkshire Combined Authority have funded 6 hubs across Bradford district where staff can help you borrow equipment or find out about routes.

Bradford on Foot: City of Culture 2025

Bradford on Foot is a rich collection of themed walks and tours around 2025’s UK City of Culture, from secret streets and hidden gems to the great wide open. There’ll be 25 routes to follow available from May 2025, from country hikes to neighbourhood strolls. Download the walks to your mobile device or pick up free paper copies.