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
Orchard Park Sports Ground
Ring Fort Road
Cambridge
UK
All Weather Pitch
Over Community & Conference Centre
The Doles
Over
Cambridge CB24 5NW
UK
Sawston Sports Centre
New Road
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3BP
UK
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge
UK
Trumpington Sport
Trumpington Community College
Lime Avenue
Trumpington
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, Milton, Over & Histon
In partnership with the South Care Partnership, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System and Cambridge United Community Trust, Living Sport is offering a free 12-week Walking Football project.
To find out when sessions are taking place, visit the Living Sport website
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 & Impington
Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group. Find out more and contact Phil here. This group is supported by HI Friends.
Orchard Park
Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group – find out more or contact Phil here.
Sawston
Held at the Astroturf Pitch in Sawston every Thursday from 7pm till 8pm (starting on the 4th of April 2024). Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group – find out more or contact Phil here.
Swavesey
Wednesday evenings (outside in the summer, inside during winter) find out more by emailing Jerry Ladell via [email protected]
Trumpington
Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group – find out more or contact Phil here.
Waterbeach
Cambridge United Community Trust’s coach Phil Mullen runs this walking football group – find out more or contact Phil here.
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
Orchard Park Sports Ground
Ring Fort Road
Cambridge
UK
All Weather Pitch
Over Community & Conference Centre
The Doles
Over
Cambridge CB24 5NW
UK
Sawston Sports Centre
New Road
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3BP
UK
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge
UK
Trumpington Sport
Trumpington Community College
Lime Avenue
Trumpington
Cambridge
UK
Waterbeach Barracks Sports Hall and Studio
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9PA
