University Health Services

Walking is fun, free, and an easy way to build physical activity into your day. Faculty and Staff Wellness supports you with these Berkeley Walks resources and encourages you to get your steps in around campus with your colleagues. For more motivation read the American Council on Exercise 52 Fun Facts About Walking

Start a Berkeley Walks! Walking Group in your Department 

Organize a group within your department and energize your work day with a 15, 20, or 30-minute walk or movement break. Check out some of the resources and campus routes below for ways you can get started!

• Campus Walking Tours
• Walking Tour of the Berkeley Bears
• MapMyWalk.com 
• Campus Walking Routes
• Walking Route Card
  For the walking route card: view, print a copy, or request a hard copy (contact wellnessfacstaff@berkeley.edu).

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Details of each route
View or print a copy of each route's map.

Perimeter - Lower	Perimeter - Upper	Nature Walk	Bear Walk	Perimeter - Total

Tools and Tips for Successful Walking

Be Well at Work-Wellness Program recommends the following resources before beginning your walking program to help you lead an active lifestyle. You will find educational materials covering various topics such as pedometers and tracking devices, fitness walking techniques, warm-up and cool-down stretches, exercise planning, injury prevention, and finding your target heart rate. Learn more about these walking and physical activity resources.