Looking for inspiration - here’s a list of ideas and prompts to get you going. From local activities, walks and events to ways to keep you on track.

We’ll be updating and adding to this across the summer so check back in. We’re also looking for input from WV Gets Active participants.

If you have some ideas about local walks, or events that can help you get out and about we’d love to hear from you. Email us at WVGetsActive@Wolverhampton.gov.uk to get in touch!

Starting off

Needing ideas for walks to get yourself going - have a look at these resources they have a long list of materials and ideas.

Get Out Get Active Wolverhampton

This is a great resource which gives information on walks across the city - from parks to canals to family farms. A place to natter and people watch, getting out into nature of something for kids. Check this out.

View Get Out Get Active Wolverhampton brochure

Wolverhampton Information Network

All things Wolverhampton - the council has provided information for Covid, activities, facilities to visit and clubs to join across the city. Search by postcode or activity to find some new ideas.

Visit Wolverhampton Information Network

Active Black Country - insight hub

The insight hub lets you search for activities based on where you live, where you work or what activities you are looking for. Check it out for more ideas.

Visit Active Black Country - insight hub

Wolverhampton Walks

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Need some inspiration for local walks or routes look no further. Tired of your normal route find something else out locally.

Wolverhampton Canals

The network of canals across Wolverhampton can get you away from it all for a bit whilst walking through the industrial history of the city.

Visit Wolverhampton Canals

Walks in the Black Country

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Want to explore neighbouring areas check some of these ideas out as well.

Walking and cycling ideas

Walks and cycle rides across the black country.

View Walking and cycling ideas brochure

Go Orienteering

Orienteering is a bit more competitive and more demanding than walking - it involves walking and running routes using a map. To learn more about Orienteering in the area follow the link.

Visit Go Orienteering

Family fun or fun for little ones

Activities to do with children that will get you out and about and doing exercise at the same time. For families and grand kids we’ve some ideas and resources to keep little ones amused.

Love Exploring App

Dinosaur hunting and other fun. Love exploring is an App for your phone using augmented reality to bring dinosaurs to West Park. It also has other quizzes, facts and walks around the local area. Is educational / fun and will get you out.

Visit Love Exploring

Beat the Street

Haven’t heard of beat the street, where have you been? Beat the street gets you competing against friends, family and neighbours to reach as many different spaces across the city. Great to get your competitive juices flowing with your family.

Visit Beat the Street

Rainbow Book

Need some ideas for kids during the holidays, here’s a list of games, activities and ideas to keep one or many children entertained. This was developed for lockdown and Covid but is packed full of useful ideas.

Visit Rainbow Book

Rainy day or stuck at home

It’s easy to skip a day if you’re too busy or too tired at home. We’ve got some quick exercises or ideas for you to do at home.

WV Active

WV Active have provided free exercise classes to do at home or during lockdown. The level can be quite challenging so make sure you start slow and find the right level for you.

Visit WV Active

Events in the area

Looking for events or local activities you can take part in? Here’s some things that are upcoming to check out.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Tickets

The world is coming to Birmingham - here’s a link to apply and register for tickets for next year.

Visit Commonwealth Games 2022 Tickets

Motivation

One of the hardest things to do is to start something new. We have some tips and tricks to help get you going.

My contract

By completing a "contract" and sharing it with a friend or family member you are making the commitment to meet your goals. Research has shown this to be a good way to boost your chances of going through with a challenge. A PDF example of a contract can be found on this page under DOWNLOADS which you can print, fill it out and stick somewhere you can see like your kitchen, or even online.

This girl can

No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. Your body, your call. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating. This Girl Can, funded by The National Lottery, believes that there’s no “right” way to get active. However you jiggle, kick, lift, stretch, or sprint, it’s time to get moving how you damn please.

Visit This girl can

Finding time for you

For many of us we feel we're too busy to exercise, or by the end of the day we're too tired to make the effort. Follow these simple tips to help make sure you get out the door!

Visit Finding time for you

Local Knowledge

Here’s some tips on local things to do - provided by you! Give us some ideas to get going.

Wolverhampton Gets Active

Your Stories Learn about other participants - how they’re finding WV Gets Active and what some of the challenges and achievements are.

Please share your stories with us at WVGetsActive@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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