Sports groups in Lancashire

Below you'll find every sports group we know of in Lancashire, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Lancashire

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Lancaster Hiking + Minibus Transport (BEE-Adventures.co.uk) (Lancaster)

Walking

This Lancaster-based group organises hiking and other outdoor adventures, with activities that also include via ferrata, expeditions and wild camping. It welcomes people of all skill levels. The organiser also provides minibus transport for trips to the mountains and back, with an emphasis on safe but relaxed days out.

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Preston Ramblers Health Walks (Preston)

Walking

This walking group organises short outings of around 1.5 to 2.5 miles in Preston, with routes currently planned for local parks and along the river and canal. The walks are designed to be accessible by public transport and by car, with limited climbing. They are intended for people who have not done much walking in the great outdoors and want an easier way to start.

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Preston Ramblers Walking Meetup (Preston)

Walking

Preston Ramblers organises walks in Lancashire, usually on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The walks are generally 5 to 7 miles long and are led by experienced walk leaders, with routes graded as leisurely, moderate or strenuous. Non-members can join in, although if someone attends more than three walks they are expected to become a member.

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Salford Social Tag Rugby (Salford)

Rugby

Salford Social Tag Rugby runs mixed-gender social Tag Rugby leagues, events and taster sessions in Salford throughout the year. It is aimed at people with no experience or those returning after time away from sport, and the emphasis is on a fun, easy way to stay active and meet others. Free taster sessions are available, and weekly games are followed by a drink and chat at a partner pub.

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Mums Walking Club (Salford)

Walking

Mums Walking Club in Salford is a free weekly walking group that meets twice a week, with one session on a weekday and another at the weekend. It welcomes mothers who want a supportive group, and children in prams can come along if needed, though members can also join without children. The group is aimed at women who want encouragement with fitness goals and mutual support as mums.

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Weekend five a side football group (Manchester area). (Salford)

Football

This is for someone in the Salford and wider Manchester area who wants to set up a weekend five-a-side football group. They are looking for others to join because weekday commitments make it hard for them to attend other football meetups.

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Mountain & Wellness Walking (Rossendale)

Walking

This Rossendale walking group organises volunteer-led countryside walks that range from short health strolls to more challenging mountain routes. It also offers themed walks focused on wellbeing, mental health, learning map skills, and enjoying nature. Walks are always at an easy pace, and members are expected to support each other during the outings.

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Lancashire Singles Walking Group (Burnley)

Walking

This is a dog-friendly walking group in Burnley for people who walk on their own or with a dog and want company on walks. It is not a dating group, and anyone is welcome to join the walks. The listing does not give details of meeting times or any cost.

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Looking for a player for our weekly kickabouts at the Laithwaite hub WN5 0UE (Wigan)

Football

This group plays casual football at the Laithwaite Hub in Wigan every Thursday at 8:30pm. Matches last an hour and are run as 7-a-side or 8-a-side games, depending on how many players are available. All abilities are welcome.

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Dads/over 30s football (Wigan)

Football

A man in Wigan is looking for other dads and men over 30 to join a weekly football game. He says it is a friendly group with a relaxed approach, and players do not need to attend every week.

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Play football in Salford at Oasis Academy in Media City. New players welcome (Salford)

Football

This Salford football group holds casual friendly matches at Oasis Academy in Media City. It meets every Saturday from 11am for about an hour, with games usually played as five-a-side or six-a-side depending on numbers. New players are welcome, and all abilities can join.

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Play Football in Manchester at Ordsall LC. Weekly group looking for a new player (Salford)

Football

This group plays casual football at Ordsall Leisure Centre in Salford and is looking for new players to join in. Matches are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm, lasting one hour, with games played as 7-a-side or 8-a-side depending on numbers. It is open to players of all abilities.

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Burnley & Pendle Group (Burnley)

Walking

The Burnley and Pendle Group arranges guided walks in the Lancashire and Yorkshire hills around Burnley, Nelson and Colne, with each walk led by an experienced leader. It runs walks every other Tuesday and also holds occasional weekend outings through the year. The group has more than 150 members and says it is looking for people who would like to help lead walks.

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Rossendale Group (Rossendale)

Walking

The Rossendale walking group organises a range of rambles, from shorter local outings to longer and more demanding walks. It meets for walks on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of the month, with additional local walks on the second and fourth Sundays, plus some Friday walks. In summer it also runs two-hour pub walks on Thursday evenings, and in the rest of the year on Saturday mornings. Children under 18 can join free with a parent, grandparent or guardian.

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Clitheroe Group (Clitheroe)

Walking

The Clitheroe Ramblers organise walks across the Ribble Valley, with shorter local outings of around five miles and longer day walks of eight to ten miles. Their shorter walks take place on alternate Tuesday afternoons, with occasional Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in the summer, while a longer walk runs every weekend and on alternate Tuesdays.

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Blackburn & Darwen Group (Blackburn)

Walking

This Blackburn and Darwen walking group works across the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen, focusing on keeping local footpaths open and in good condition. It also supports other walking groups in the area and works with the Public Rights of Way Officer. Non-members can join in first to see if they would like to become members.

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Preston Group (Preston)

Walking

This Preston-based group is for people interested in walking and getting to know the countryside around Preston better. It also highlights walking as a way to improve health. No meeting details or costs are given in the listing.

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Garstang & District Group (Garstang)

Walking

Garstang and District Ramblers is a long-established walking group that covers routes within about 6 to 8 miles of Garstang. It also joins walks run by other Ramblers groups in the Mid Lancashire area. The listing does not give regular meeting times or any cost.

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Fylde Group (Poulton-le-Fylde)

Walking

Fylde Ramblers Group arranges a varied programme of member-led walks in Lancashire, with occasional trips beyond the county. The walks are offered regularly and flexibly, and are intended for people of all abilities. The group says it provides companionship, conversation and support, with a focus on healthy outdoor activity.

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Chorley Group (Chorley)

Walking

Chorley Group is part of the Ramblers network and organises regular group walks in the local area and further afield. It offers a chance to explore the outdoors safely with experienced walk leaders and other walkers. The listing does not give any meeting times, cost or specific age or ability requirements.