Want to be more active? Not sure where to start?
Being active is about movement. This doesn't need to be structured exercise, it might be gardening, DIY, gentle walks, maybe even singing or drama classes - anything that involves physical movement and raises your heart rate. All of these things are good for our physical health and our mental wellbeing. You can find opportunities for these activities (and much more) via the links on this page.
Find information on indoor and outdoor activities in your local community centres here.
Caerphilly Leisure Lifestyle host a range of opportunities across their leisure centres and outdoor spaces
Find opportunities to connect with nature including local parks, outdoor spaces and guided walks.
Download a list of allotments or find out more information here.
Contact Caerphilly Sports Development for information on local sports clubs for children and adults, including disability sport.
Being active supports your mental health and wellbeing too. Find out more on our Melo website.
Run, walk or volunteer at a local parkrun every Saturday morning at 9am. In Caerphilly you can find one at Penallta Park or Machen.
Find out more via their websites Penallta parkrun and Coed Cefn-pwll-du (Machen) parkrun or Facebook pages Penallta parkrun (Facebook) and Machen parkrun (Facebook).
Do you want to talk to someone or get some advice before you start?
Wellbeing Connector: funded by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and delivered by Caerphilly County Borough Council, a Wellbeing Connector can help you find and access local activities that support your wellbeing. Book an appointment via your GP surgery
National Exercise Referral Scheme: a low cost scheme run by Caerphilly Leisure Lifestyle targeted at people living with, or at risk of developing, a chronic physical or mental health condition. You will need to be referred by a health professional
Nature Wellbeing Coordinator: if you would like to get outside in nature, our Nature Wellbeing Coordinator can find and help you access local opportunities. This is a scheme delivered by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. You can get in touch via the website or ask your GP practice to make a referral
Waiting for surgery? Find out more about how you can keep yourself well (including being physically active) while you wait
Limited by problems with your bones, muscles or joints? Find information on how movement can help you, information and advice on specific conditions and access further help directly from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's physiotherapy team