Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
National Walking Month – Walk This May 2026
May is National Walking Month 2026, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple, yet profound health benefits of walking.
Working with Southern Health & Social Care Trust and other partners, our Sports Development Team has organised a programme of activities designed to inspire people to walk more, explore the great outdoors, boost their fitness, and connect with others in a healthy and enjoyable way.
Read on, and more importantly, walk on >>
GET MOVING ABC – WALKING PROGRAMMES
May Walk Wise
May Walking For All
Sensory Mile
May Move More Macmillan
May Walking Netball
May Walking Football
May Nordic Walking
Chatty Benches
Park Power
Walk to School Week
ABC Walking Trails
May Audio Walking Trails
WALKING FOR HEALTH
Whether you’re joining one of our walking programmes, taking part in The Daily Mile at school, heading out with a workplace or community walking group, or going solo – let’s get moving this May! Walking has huge benefits to health and exploring our ABC parks makes it even better!
Join in with the campaign and send your pictures through the hashtag #WalkThisMay.
Verve Chatty Walks
May Walking Tips
