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 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

 

 

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

 

 

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.