A guide, reviewed on 12 November 2026
What is netwalking?
Networking on a walk. A group meets at a car park or a station, walks a set route for an hour or two and talks on the way, side by side rather than face to face.
At a glance
- How often
- Now and then, often monthly, mostly at weekends or mid morning.
- Cost to join
- The organiser sets it. Some walks have no ticket price; the listing says.
- Commitment
- Low. Each walk stands on its own.
- Who goes
- People who find rooms hard work, and anyone who would rather be outside.
How a walk usually runs
A typical morning walk. Ask the organiser about the distance, the climbs and where to park.
- 09:45Meet at the startNames, the route and who is leading. Boots on.
- 10:00WalkPairs form and change at gates and stiles, so you talk to several people without trying.
- 11:00A stopA view or a café, and the group comes back together.
- 12:30FinishBack where you started. Some stay for coffee; nobody minds if you go.
Walking side by side takes the pressure off. There is always something to talk about besides work, and silences are normal.
Routes are usually on paths and tracks, so check the distance and the ground before you book. If steps, stiles or mud are a problem, ask the organiser first.
Is it for you?
An honest read. Plenty of people try one and find it is not for them, and that is fine.
It suits you if
- You find a room full of strangers hard.
- You like being outside and can walk a few miles.
- You want to meet people without a format.
Maybe not if
- Uneven ground or distance is hard for you, unless the organiser says the route is level.
- You need to be back at your desk by nine.
- You want a talk or something to learn.
Words you will hear
Each one explained in a sentence in the glossary.
Walks coming up
Every walk listed in the next four weeks.
Wednesday 18 Nov
Wednesday 25 Nov
Friday 11 Dec
As listed on hampshire.events on 13 November 2026. Organisers set their own dates and prices, so check with them before you go.
People also ask
What if I cannot keep up?
Ask the leader about the distance and the pace before you book; most walk at the speed of the slowest.
What happens if it rains?
Most go ahead. The organiser says on their own page or by email if a walk is called off.
Do I need to book?
Usually, so the leader knows how many to expect. The listing says.
More quick answers: How a networking chapter works, What does a chamber of commerce do, What happens at a business breakfast.
The week ahead, every Monday.
Every event in the county for the next seven days, posted first thing on Monday on LinkedIn and Facebook.