This website may not work correctly in Internet Explorer. We recommend switching to a more secure modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge which is already installed on your computer.
If hiking isn’t for your body or your schedule then there are some local walking groups that you can join to meet new people and motivate you to join a regular exercise routine.
The Heart Foundation has a wonderful website that allows you to find a local walking group in your area.
Westfield Whitford City walking group
The Westfield Walkers group at Whitford City meets every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 8.50am at Muffin Break.
If you are interested in meeting new people and staying active at your own pace contact Judy on 0403 167 466 or email bathoja@iinet.net.au.
Westfield Booragoon Walking Group
The group meets every Tuesday and Friday morning at 7.00am at The Reject Shop entrance off Marmion St.
If you are interested in meeting new people and staying active contact the Mall Walk Leader Lyn at lynpellick@iinet.net.au.
Westfield Cannington Walking Group
The group meets every Monday morning at 8:30am in front of Jamaica Blue cafe.
If you are interested message daynadal@gmail.com
Take in the beautiful surroundings of Mills Park during a free walk with the Mills Fit walking group followed by a cuppa and chat at Fika on Brix. The walking group will run every Wednesday morning at 8am. Meet outside Fika on Brix.
Coogee Cruisers: Thursdays 8:30am at Coogee Cafe. contact Barbara 0415 402 450 or 9418 1897 barbara47@westnet.com.au Coogee Cruisers
South Fremantle: South Beach Striders- Friday 8am- The Meeting place, 245 South tce, South Fremantle. Lis & June 0408 986 395 or 9335 3208 or email lisfremantle@gmail.com
Phoenix Walkers Spearwood: Wed & Friday 7:45am. Phoenix Shopping Centre post office entrance. Naomi 0423 833 674 naomi51@homemail.com
Success: Tuesday 7:45am- Cockburn Gateways Shopping Centre (outside Coles entrance) mall walking group.
Ron 0408 852 925 or Diane 0429 109 992 tblack5@bigpond.com or maspo6713@bigpond.com
Streets of Perth– the guys at Streets of Perth have pinpointed where a huge amount of Perth’s and WA’s street art is located. So download their Urban Art map and use it to wander the streets and marvel at the talented artists that have cheered up some of our urban walls with their colourful and creative masterpieces.
Running
Perth Running Club Recreational running groups, running coaching, Junior running squads and school running sessions. 0402 147 090
WA Marathon Club– WAMC membership is open to anyone who enjoys running; from the beginner to the elite, from the competitive to the casual. They offer a calendar of fun events the whole family can enjoy, or you can take the ultimate challenge of the Marathon or Half Marathon.
Runningworks – The Runningworks on-site centres are located at Brentwood and Hilton and are a haven for runners, offering equipment needed to run at the highest level, running programs and group coaching sessions that caters for all abilities and fitness levels. Chris Lark 0424 506 956 runningworkshilton@outlook.com
There are also some walking and running groups on Meetup.