October 5, 2026 · 7 min read
A Walking Buddy Schedule
Fix one or two days, a time and a meeting place, agree a bad-weather plan and what happens when one of you cancels, and start small.
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Walking Buddy Articles
Everything we have written about walking with someone else. Start with the full guide to finding a walking buddy, then browse the articles below.
August 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Walking Buddies for Seniors
A regular walking partner keeps older adults walking and seeing people. How to pick one, walk safely, add balance work, and where to find a companion.
July 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Meeting a Walking Buddy Safely
How to meet someone new for a walk, or join a walking group, safely: what to check first, how to plan the first walk, and what to do if something is off.
July 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Walking With Someone or Alone?
Company keeps you walking; time alone calms you down. What the research says about each, when to go solo, and how to mix the two.
July 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Walking Etiquette
Walking etiquette in a nutshell: the slower person sets the pace, go single file when someone needs room, say when you pass, and cancel early.
July 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Being a Good Walking Buddy
A good walking buddy is reliable, wants the same kind of walk as you, listens well and says so when it stops working. How to be that person.
July 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Find a Walking Buddy Near You
Where to find a walking buddy near you, from neighbours and dog walkers to free group walks and apps, how to ask, and how to meet someone new safely.
July 8, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is a Walking Buddy?
A walking buddy is someone you walk with regularly so you keep each other going. What the term means, the kinds of buddy, and how it differs from a group.
June 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Walking and Loneliness
Where the "15 cigarettes a day" line about loneliness comes from, what it really shows, and how walking with others can help.
