Get walking!
Walking is a great way to explore the City of Belmont and enjoy a range of important health benefits. Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Make walking part of your daily routine by finding a place and time which suits you;
- To help you stay motivated, you could walk with your dog, friend, family or even join a walking group;
- Try different walks, use a pedometer or take a portable media player with you to enjoy music, a podcast or an audiobook as you walk;
Set yourself realistic goals and reward yourself.
Join a walking group!
Local walking groups are a great way to be active, explore our City's natural assets and make new friends. The City has four walking groups that are open to everyone.
Where: Ascot Waters, meet at the west end of Pitman Park, Waterway Crescent
When: Tuesdays 6:45am
Where: Tomato Lake, meet outside Tomato Lake Cafe
When: Wednesdays 5:00pm
Where: Tomato Lake, meet at the picnic tables at the end of Scenic Drive car park
When: Thursdays 8:30am
Where: Centenary Park, meet near the Clubrooms at the Daly Street entrance
When: Saturdays 8:00am
Where: Belmont Forum Shopping Centre, BankWest Entry (Belmont Avenue)
When: Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00am
For information about the Belmont Forum Walking Group, please email Julie via
jelliott@belmontforum.com.au.
Walking Group Rewards Program
Take part in our walking group rewards program, where the more you walk - the more you win!
Each week you complete a walk with your walking group, you can mark off your loyalty card and work your way towards a prize week.
Ready to redeem your prize?
Contact our Leisure Services team on 9477 7454 or recreation@belmont.wa.gov.au
Explore our Local Walking Trails
There are so many beautiful places to explore around our City. Our self-guided walking trails are a great way to get you started, or help you stay active with a busy schedule.
Centenary Park Walking Trail
Distance: 1.1km (outer circut)
Time: approximately 12 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy circut walk with flat pathway
Trail features:
- Barbecue
- Picnic Tables
- Outdoor Exercise Equipment
- Drink fountain
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Gazebo
Tomato Lake Reserve Walking Trail
Distance: 1km (inner circut), 1.5km (outer circut)
Time: approximately 12 minutes (inner circut), 17 minutes (outer circut)
Difficulty level: Easy circut walk with flat pathway
Trail Features:
- Toilets
- Café
- Playground
- Barbecue
- Seating/Benches
- Picnic Tables
- Outdoor Exercise Equipment
- Drink Fountain
- Gazebo
Kuljak Island Walking Trail
Distance: 1.9km (outer circut)
Time: approximately 20 minutes
Difficulty level: Medium difficulty walk on asphalt pathway with hills.
Trail Features:
- Picnic Table
- View platform
- Bench Seating
River Walk Trail
Distance: 3.1km (one way)
Time: approximately 35 minutes (one way)
Difficulty level: Medium difficulty one way walk on flat pathway.
Trail Features:
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Seating/Benches
- Exercise Equipment
- Barbecue
Walk to School Days
Many local schools in the City promote healthy living with active walk or ride to school events during the year.
Two popular events are Walk Safely to School Day in May and National Ride2School Day in March. If you are helping to organise one of these events, the City can provide prizes, promotional items and boxes of fruit for your school event.