DOOLEYS Walking Group
Step into something new – fresh air, friendly faces, and a little fitness!
Join the DOOLEYS Walking Group – a fun, social, and free way to stay active and meet new people. Open to all fitness levels, whether you're a seasoned walker or just starting out.
When & Where
**Sign in registration October to March is between 8.00 - 8.15 am. April to Sept 9.00 – 9.15 am inclusive
** All walks considered easy – moderate in 60 -90 minutes, 5-7 kms duration. ** Please check which DOOLEYS venue is start location.
**All departures are a sharp 8.30am or 9:30am departure from Lidcombe Train station unless otherwise noted.
** All walks considered easy - moderate. Please bring water and any food requirements.
** It is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to walk and talk.
MONTH | DATE | WALK | DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME | WALKING LEAD |
January 2026 | Friday 23rd | Lidcombe surprise and Coffee Club meet | 8.00 - 8.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe DOOLEYS 8.30 am, followed by Coffee Club 10am | Frank 02 96453458 Lenore 0415197459 |
February 2026 | Friday 13th | Olympic Park – parkland Nature walk | 8.00 - 8.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 8.30 am | Lenore 0415197459 |
| Friday 27th | Rhodes Station – Kokoda Trail | 8.00 – 8.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 8.30 am | Cheryl 0416348496 |
March 2026 | Friday 13th | Manly Exploration | 8.00 – 8.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 8.30am | Dot 0431376522 |
| Friday 27th | Meadowbank Station to Olympic Park | 8.00 – 8.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 8.30am | Lenore 0415197459 |
April 2026 | Friday 10th | Fish market + Glebe foreshore walk | 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 9.30am | Cheryl 0416348496 |
| Friday 24th | Sea Cliff bridge walk from Coal Cliff to Scarborough. 3.2 km. Lunch at Scarborough Hotel
| 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym
Departure DOOLEYS 9.30am | Tony, Cheryl & Lenore Cheryl 0416348496 |
May 2026 | Friday 8th | Summer Hill station Greenway to Cooks River | 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 9.30am | Lenore 0415197459 |
| Friday 8th | Committee Meeting | After walk completion |
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| Friday 22nd | Casula station Powerhouse Casula Parkland | 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 9.30 am | Marcia 02 96453458 |
June 2026 | Friday 12th | Lidcombe Cronulla Promenade | 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 9.30 am | David 0422275574 |
| Friday 26th | Circular Quay to Woolloomooloo via Botanical Gardens, Lady Macquarie Chair | 9.00 – 9.15 Sign in at DOOLEYS Gym. Depart Lidcombe station 9.30 am | Cheryl 0416348496 |
July 2026 | Friday 10th | Yagoona Station 5 parks to Regent St Pavilion | 9.00 - 9.15 Sign in at Regent St Pavilion. Depart 9.30 am | Marcia 02 96453458 |
| Friday 24th | Regent St Pavilion – Dot’s Surprise | 9.00 - 9.15 Sign in at Regent St Pavilion. Depart 9.30 am | Dot 0431376522 |
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| Christmas in July lunch for Walking Club Membership | 12.00 – 1.00 | Cheryl 0416348496 |
How It Works
You must be a DOOLEYS Member to participate.
See above details for walk schedule
Please note the walks will continue if it is sprinkling (make sure to bring an umbrella) but will be cancelled if it is pouring rain.
Please note the walks will be cancelled if the temperature is 32 degrees and above
- Bring your Opal Card
- IF THE WALK IS CANCELLED FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO THE GYM TEAM TO DISCUSS THE USE OF THE GYM FACILTIES
Want to join the Walking Group, or have a question reach out to Walking Group President Cheryl Dolan on 0416 348 496
Weather-Related Walk Cancellations
We make every effort to notify participants if a walk is cancelled due to rainy or extremely hot weather. Because weather conditions can be unpredictable, we aim to provide updates on this page at least 24–48 hours in advance whenever possible.
Please understand that cancellation notices depend on the timing of the final decision to proceed or cancel. We appreciate your patience and recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.