Exercise and activities in the Craven area

Find out about walking groups, weight loss groups and exercise schemes in the Craven area.

Walking groups

North Craven Strollers

North Craven Strollers offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Settle, High Bentham and other locations in North Craven

Website: North Craven Strollers

They organise group led graded walks in Settle, High Bentham and other locations in North Craven. The walks are free of charge.

Skipton Craven Walkers

Skipton Craven Walkers offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Skipton, with longer walks each fortnight at different places

Website: Skipton Craven Walkers

They organise group led graded walks in the town of Skipton, with longer walks each fortnight at different places. The walks are free of charge.

South Craven Walking4Health Group

South Craven Walking4Health Group offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Website: South Craven Walking4Health Group

The service is specifically aimed at people not confident in walking alone, who wish to improve their health, fitness and general wellbeing. They organise group led graded walks in various local locations. The walks are free of charge.

Weight loss groups

Healthy Lifestyles

This is a weight management programme that combines exercise with nutritional advice to help you to lose weight, change your lifestyle and improve your health and wellbeing.

Website: Healthy Lifestyles

New applicants welcome!

Weight Watchers - Craven

Weight Watchers offer group-based weight loss programmes at community venues in Craven.

Website: Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers is available to over 18's only. Also, you must not be pregnant or have an eating disorder. The registration fee is £9 plus a weekly fee of £5.99. The service offers guidance for any weight goal, attendance at meetings and online support.

BDA Weightwise

BDA Weightwise offer a weight management service through their website.

Website: BDA Weightwise

The free service is available to all and offers online support, tools and signposting to find the right approach to weight management.

Slimming World

Slimming World offer weight loss programmes at community venues in Craven.

Website: Slimming World

They provide guidance for any weight goal. There are reduced rates for senior citizens.

Exercise schemes

parkrun

parkrun is a series of 5k runs held on Saturday mornings in areas of open space around the UK. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Visit the parkrun website for more information and to find the nearest parkrun in your area.