What
Exercise is the miracle cure we've always had, but for too long we've neglected to take our recommended dose.
All the activities we run in the Health Improvement Service are at a low level, and support people to take the first steps to get more active. There is a whole range of different activities for people to join, and we’ll help you to find something that suits you.
Remember – it’s never too late to start getting more active. Any activity is better than none, and more is better still!
Why
People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, and dementia.
To stay healthy, the UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines, on GOV.UK, state that adults should try to be active every day and aim to do at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a week, through a variety of activities, including aerobic activity such as brisk walking, and muscle strengthening activities.
Who
Our physical activity sessions are for anyone who lives or works in Salford. You must be aged 18+ to book onto a session. Children can be brought to sessions where stated.
Where
Our physical activity sessions take place across Salford, in every neighbourhood, at a location or venue near you.
Take a look below – we’re confident there is an activity just waiting for you to get started with!
How to book
We’ve broken our physical activity sessions down into sections below. To book on to any session, you can do any of the below three options:
- Book online using the booking form within any section that has one available (at present, this is just for the Walks for Wellness and outdoor gym sessions)
- Call 0800 952 1000 and select option two
- Email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for
If you would like to discuss anything before booking, or for further information on any of our physical activity sessions, call us free on 0800 952 1000 (option two), Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
You can also follow our Facebook page or Twitter account for lots of handy hints and tips.
Quick links to activities:
Walk for wellness
Social walk around the surrounding areas at a leisurely pace. Aims to address physical, emotional, health and mental wellbeing. Please wear suitable footwear and bring some water.
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get moving and stay healthy, this group also provides the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and learn more about leading a healthy lifestyle.
Or call 0800 952 1000 (option two)
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monday |
9.15am to 10.15am |
Eccles Eccles Recreational Ground, Oxford Road, Eccles, M30 0FG |
From 9 May - ongoing |
Meet at the entrance. A one hour easy walk around Eccles Park for ladies only. |
|
Monday |
1pm to 2pm |
Claremont
Light Oaks Park, Claremont, M6 7GN |
Every Monday – ongoing |
Meeting point Pavilion / Tea'osk in the centre of the Park. A leisurely walk around the park. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a bottle of water. |
|
Monday |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Irwell Riverside Peel Park, Salford, M5 4WU |
Every Monday – ongoing |
Meet outside Peel Park Gates on Wallness Lane off Fredrick Road. A leisurely walk around the park. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, bring a bottle of water. |
|
Tuesday |
10am to 11am |
Irlam Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
A leisurely walk around the park and surrounding area. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a bottle of water. Meet outside main entrance. Everyone welcome. |
|
Tuesday |
10am to 11am |
Claremont
Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, M6 8GL |
Every Wednesday – ongoing |
Meeting point – The Mansion Come and join us for a leisurely stroll around Buile Hill Park followed by some optional gentle exercises towards the end of the walk. |
|
Tuesday |
11am to 12pm |
Pendleton Holm Court, Churchill Way, M6 5FN |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Gentle exercises on outdoor gym equipment. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring a bottle of water. |
|
Tuesday |
11am to 12pm |
Eccles
Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Eccles, M30 0TU |
Every Tuesday – ongoing |
Low level Social walk around local park. All abilities welcome. |
|
Wednesday |
10.30am to 11.30am |
Little Hulton Peel Park, Manchester Road, West, M38 0BX |
From 11 May - ongoing |
A Wellbeing Walk around the local area. Make new friends, have a chat and get a bit fitter. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, bring a bottle of water. |
|
Wednesday |
10.30am to 11.30am |
Worsley
Beesley Green Community Centre, Greenleach Lane, M28 2RT |
Every Wednesday – ongoing |
Easy paced walks around the beautiful paths of Worsley Woods. |
|
Wednesday |
From 1.30pm |
Ordsall
Meet outside the Lowry Theatre |
Every Wednesday – ongoing |
Easy paced walk around the Quays. Meet outside the Lowry Theatre. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a bottle of water. |
|
Thursday |
1.30pm to 3pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden
Parr Fold Park, Walkden Rd, M28 7HE |
Every Thursday – ongoing |
A gentle, social walk, aiming to address physical, emotional, health and mental wellbeing. Please wear suitable footwear and bring some water. |
|
Friday |
10am to 11am |
East
Kersal Wetlands, Littleton Road, M66DA (Cromwell Road Entrance) |
Every Friday – ongoing |
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring some water, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult |
|
Friday |
10am to 11am |
Irlam
Prince's Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR |
Every Friday – ongoing |
A wellbeing walk around the local area. Make new friends, have a chat and get a bit fitter. Please bring a bottle of water. Everyone welcome. Meet near the Garden Centre. |
|
Friday |
1pm to 2pm |
Irlam
ASDA car park, 510 Liverpool Road, Peel Green, Eccles, M30 7JA |
Every Friday from 4 March - ongoing |
A wellbeing walk around the local area. Make new friends, have a chat and get a bit fitter. Please bring a bottle of water. Everyone welcome. Meet at the front of ASDA. |
|
Saturday |
1pm to 2pm |
Swinton
Clifton Country Park Visitors Centre, Clifton |
Every Saturday – ongoing |
A light, enjoyable walk around Clifton Country Park. Social and physical activity open to all. |
Outdoor gym
Gentle gym exercises on outdoor equipment. Wear suitable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
Book your outdoor gym place now
Or you can book your place by calling 0800 952 1000 and selecting option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
1pm to 2pm |
Irlam
Prince's Park, Liverpool Road. Irlam. M44 6BR |
Every Monday – ongoing |
Meet at the outdoor gym near Prince's Park Garden Centre. Gentle gym exercises on outdoor equipment. Wear suitable clothing and bring a bottle of water. |
|
Tuesday |
2pm to 3pm |
Ordsall Holm Court, Churchill Way, M6 5FN |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Gentle exercises on outdoor gym equipment. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a bottle of water |
|
Thursday |
1.45pm to 2.30pm |
Swinton The Hive, Victoria Park, Manchester Road, Swinton M27 4UR |
Every Thursday - 5 May to 25 August |
Beginners Outdoor Circuits: Enjoy a walk warm up followed by an exercise circuit incorporating the outdoor gym equipment. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a bottle of water. Meet outside The Hive entrance. No session on 21 July. |
Buggy walks
Come and join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. Designed to support and help get you back into light exercise, while enjoying some fresh air and the sights and sounds of nature.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
1pm to 2pm |
Ordsall Oasis Community Hub, Trafford Road, Salford, M50 3UQ |
Every Tuesday - until 17 May |
Come and join us for a lovely walk around the Quays, buggy and baby friendly. Enjoy the fresh air, make new friends, encourage your child to interact with others. |
|
Wednesday |
10am to 11am |
East
Green Grosvenor Park, Clarence Street, Lower Broughton, M7 1QZ |
Every Wednesday – ongoing |
Buggy Fit
Come and join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. Designed to support and help get you back into light exercise. |
|
Thursday |
9.30am to 10.30am |
Irlam
Tiger Moth Pub, Swallow Drive, Irlam, M44 6PT |
Every Thursday from 3 March – ongoing |
Sensory Buggy Walk
A leisurely stroll around the district with babies in buggies or little walkers. Stopping, looking and listening to nature and creating sounds. Everyone welcome. |
Indoor kurling and games group
A social support group with board games and indoor Kurling. For social engagement and fitness rolled into one.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Eccles
YCA Gladstone Road, Eccles, M30 0WY |
Every Wednesday from 11 May - ongoing |
Come along to our fun session and learn how to play Kurling. |
Anyone for tennis
Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginner’s welcome.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Friday |
1pm to 3pm |
Eccles
Winton Bowling, Tennis, Social Club. Brookside/Grange Road Winton M30 8JW |
Every Friday - ongoing |
Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginner’s welcome. |
Sit down and strengthen
Gentle, fun and enjoyable way to exercise from the comfort of your chair. Everyone welcome and suitable for all abilities
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
1pm to 2pm |
Eccles
Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, M30 0TU |
Every Tuesday until 28 June |
Armchair exercises followed by relaxation and tea or coffee |
|
Thursday |
2pm to 3pm |
East
Rialto Gardens, Basten Drive, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4BL |
Starts 27 January, on alternating Thursdays – ongoing |
Healthy Hips and Hearts
Chair based exercise sessions targeting older people to reduce ill health, reduce falls, increase social interaction, improve balance and improve overall wellbeing |
Couch to 5k
Do you want to have fun while getting fit and working towards a goal? In this beginners running group an instructor will guide you through the NHS Couch to 5k programme, supporting you every step of the way to gradually build your running time and distance up each week. Doing this as part of a group will make it fun an add the accountability and support from others who are at the same starting point.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Claremont
Oakwood Park, 62 Swinton Park Rd, Salford M6 7WR (Meeting point at children’s playground) |
Every Tuesday until 21 June |
Do you want to have fun while getting fit and working towards a goal? In this beginner’s running group an instructor will guide you through the NHS Couch to 5k programme, supporting you every step of the way to gradually build your running time and distance up each week. Doing this as part of a group will make it fun and add accountability and support from others who are at the same starting point. |
|
Tuesday |
5.30pm to 6.30pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden
Parr Fold Park, Walkden Road, M28 7HE |
Every Tuesday from 10 May to 13 July |
Beginners running group. No experience necessary. Aim to run 5k by the end of 10 weeks. Please wear suitable footwear and bring water. |
Get on your bike!
Come and join the Health Improvement Team, cycling your way to fitness. No matter your ability or skills on a bike, we are here to help you and have sessions suitable for beginners and those returning to cycling.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
10am to 12pm |
Little Hulton and Walkden Blackleach Country Park, John Street, M28 3TD |
Every Monday from 25 April |
For the more experienced rider, use your own bike and helmet or book one. |
|
Tuesday |
1pm to 2pm |
Irlam Prince’s Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR |
Ongoing |
A leisurely bike ride around the local area. Beginner’s welcome. Meet at the tennis courts. Use your own bike and helmet or call to book one. |
|
Wednesday |
12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Claremont Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8GL |
Ongoing |
A cycling session to help improve skills and fitness. Bring your own bike and helmet or call to book one. |
|
Friday |
10am to 12pm |
Eccles
Cleavley’s Track, Blantyre Street, Eccles, M30 8HY |
Ongoing |
Beginners Bike Rides
Bike ride for beginners and people returning to cycling. The session will help you to improve your cycling skills and confidence in the safe environment of Cleavley athletic track. Bikes and helmets provided. |
Household gym
Beginners exercise group. For all abilities, everyone welcome. An instructor will guide you through simple exercises that can be altered to your ability and are simple enough to do at home with what you have available around you.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
10am to 11am |
Online through Microsoft Teams |
Every Monday - ongoing |
A way to be more active and improve your physical fitness from home. An instructor will guide you through simple exercises using everyday objects from around your home. These can be altered to your ability and what you have available around you. We can help set you up on Microsoft Teams if you are unsure. |
|
Thursday |
10am to 11am |
Worsley United Reform Church, Worsley Road, Swinton, M27 0EF |
Every Thursday - ongoing |
A gentle but fun fitness class, based around dance and throwback classics! Dance your way back into fitness! |
|
Friday |
10.30am to 11.30am |
Moorlands Social Club, Liverpool Street, M6 5UQ |
Every Friday - ongoing |
A beginners exercise class suitable for all abilities. This session is a fun way to get active and learn different exercises that can also be done at home. |
Gentle beatfit
Have fun to music, learn a new skill, make friends and socialise.
To book your place call 0800 952 1000 and select option two, or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thursday |
12pm to 1pm |
Irlam
Preston Hall, Preston Avenue M44 5XB |
Every Thursday from 3 March - ongoing (except the second Thursday of the month) |
Extremely fun way to do armchair exercises with a yoga ball and drumsticks. A very interactive session you will love. Everyone welcome. |
|
Thursday |
2pm to 3.30pm |
Ordsall
Salford Women’s Centre, Halton Bank, M6 7AB |
Every Thursday until 26 May |
Women only, learn a new skill, have fun to music, make friends and socialise. |