Walking

Walking Group

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 is at Dooleys Gym between 8.00 - 8.15 am unless otherwise noted.

**All departures are a sharp 8.30am 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

August 2025

Friday 22nd

Olympic Park

8.00-8.15 Sign in at Dooley’s Gym, depart Lidcombe station 8.30 am

Lenore

September 2025

Friday 12th

Birrong Blue Star

8.00 -8.15 sign in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe station 8.30 am

 

Marcia

 

Friday 26th

Milson Point Harbour Bridge crossover and city walk

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am

 

Dot

October 2025

Friday 10th

From Westmead station to Parramatta Parkland

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30am

Cheryl

 

Friday 24th

Lewisham to Hawthorne Canal Reserve

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe station 8.30am

Lenore

November 2025

Friday 14th

Barangaroo via Wynyard

 

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am 

Cheryl 

 

Friday 28th

Regent Surprise

8.30 Regent St Pavilion

Dot 

 

Friday 28th

Regent St Pavilion

10.45 am Committee Meeting 

12 noon Christmas Lunch 

All Walking Members welcome.

** Please RSVP for Christmas lunch to Cheryl by 2nd November

December 2025

TBA

 

 

 

January 2026

Friday 23rd

Lidcombe surprise and Coffee Club 

8.00 – 8.30 in Dooleys Gym

Frank

February 2026

Friday 13th

Olympic Park

8.00- 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am

Lenore

February 2026

Friday 27th

Rhodes Station – Kokoda Trail 

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am

Cheryl

March

Friday 13th

Powerhouse Casula Parklands

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am

Marcia

 

Friday 27th

Rhodes station to Wentworth Point via Bennelong Bridge

8.00 – 8.15 in Dooleys Gym, depart Lidcombe train station 8.30 am

Lenore

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