Walking football is a game of skill, not pace or strength. Players can be male or female, in great shape or not very active. This growing sport is as popular for the friendship and support it offers as well as for the fitness benefits it brings.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- there is proven link between exercise and improved quality of life;
- it is a group activity and a great way to meet new people;
- players frequently comment on the importance of the community and friendships that result from taking part.
“It has been great just to kick a ball about again, quite apart from helping me to get fitter than I’ve been for decades.” John, 69
How to contact
Where to go
Bar Hill Recreation Ground
Appletrees
Bar Hill
Cambridge
UK
Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre
Back Lane
Great Cambourne
Cambourne
Cambridge
UK
Histon & Impington Recreation Ground
New Road
Impington
Cambridge
UK
Milton Community Centre
Coles Road
Milton
Cambridge
UK
All Weather Pitch
Over Community & Conference Centre
The Doles
Over
Cambridge CB24 5NW
UK
Astro Pitch
Anglian Leisure Sawston
New Road
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3BP
UK
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge
UK
Waterbeach Barracks Sports Hall and Studio
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9PA
What to expect
Team work and skill characterise walking football. You don’t have to be fit or have played football before to take part, though you are advised to take it easy to start with until your fitness levels improve. Teams are supportive and welcoming and everyone can have a go – if you can walk, you can play!
Contact the organiser before turning up to make sure there are spaces and to check about appropriate clothing and footwear (trainers might not be suitable for some surfaces).
More information
Bar Hill
Run by Cambridge United Foundation on Tuesdays at 10:00 – 11:00am (there’s a small charge for each session you can pay on the day). Just turn up or email so they know to expect you [email protected]
Cambourne
Nigel Hillyard, who runs Cambourne Town Amblers WFC (formerly South Cambs Amblers WFC), would be delighted to hear from women and men over 50 who’d like to have a go at walking football. Walking football rules tend to vary from group to group – Nigel’s group play three touch, and are stricter than many clubs regarding the no physical contact and no tackling rules. This ensures a safer playing environment and fewer injuries. Contact details can be found here.
Histon
Phil Mullen Sports Coaching runs sessions on Mondays from 12.30 – 1.30 pm at the Histon & Impington Recreation Grounds for a small charge per session. For current details, contact Phil via email [email protected] or mobile 07948 407950.
Histon & Impington
Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group. Find out more on this link. This group is supported by HI Friends.
Over
To find out when sessions are taking place, visit the Living Sport website or for accurate timings please contact [email protected]
Milton
Run by Cambridge United Foundation on Fridays at 1:00 – 2:00pm (there’s a small charge for each session you can pay on the day). Just turn up or email so they know to expect you [email protected]
Sawston
At the Astroturf Pitch in Sawston every Thursday from 7pm till 8pm. Phil Mullen Sports Coaching runs these sessions for a small charge per session. For current details, contact Phil via email [email protected] or mobile 07948 407950.
Swavesey
Wednesday evenings (outside in the summer, inside during winter) find out more by emailing Jerry Ladell via [email protected]
Waterbeach
Phil Mullen Sports Coaching runs sessions on Thursdays from 1 – 2pm for a small charge per session. For current details, contact Phil via email [email protected] or mobile 07948 407950.
Thinking about setting up your own group?
If you’d like to set up a walking football group in your village, contact Vicky Neal at Cambridge United Community Trust.
Most clubs/groups are pay as you go (usually no more than £5), and this often includes tea and biscuits afterwards.
How to contact
Where to go
Bar Hill Recreation Ground
Appletrees
Bar Hill
Cambridge
UK
Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre
Back Lane
Great Cambourne
Cambourne
Cambridge
UK
Histon & Impington Recreation Ground
New Road
Impington
Cambridge
UK
Milton Community Centre
Coles Road
Milton
Cambridge
UK
All Weather Pitch
Over Community & Conference Centre
The Doles
Over
Cambridge CB24 5NW
UK
Astro Pitch
Anglian Leisure Sawston
New Road
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3BP
UK
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge
UK
Waterbeach Barracks Sports Hall and Studio
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9PA
