Walking Buddies

Over 50 per cent of blind and partially sighted people feel limited in the activities they can take part. That’s why we’ve set up a walking buddies scheme to help more people get out and about.

Our Walking Buddy Scheme will pair you with a sighted volunteer to go on walks around your local area. This could be anything from a short walk around the block to longer, more scenic routes depending on your wishes. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t feel confident to go out on their own or who would welcome some company on a walk.

A walking buddy can really help you build your confidence and give you the motivation to spend more time outdoors. The walks take place at your pace, so if you get tired or out of breath, you can keep the walks short. Although you may find that you manage to go just that little bit further each week. If you prefer to go for longer walks, having a walking buddy with you can give you the confidence to go further afield or try new routes whilst knowing that there is always someone with you.

We always aim to pair you with someone who knows the local area and all the volunteers are given training so that they are confident with guiding. We take the time to find out what interests you have and will do our best to match you with a volunteer with similar interests. For your first walk together, one of our team will be there to make sure everything goes well.