Strava + FlippGen Wellbeing Walk

​Phones away. Feet moving. Real conversations.

​Join FlippGen and Strava for a youth-led wellbeing walk in central Manchester; a short walk, free swag, pizza and drinks, prizes, and the chance to contribute to a write-up of youth wellbeing ideas going straight to DCMS. Designed by and for 16-24 year olds. Come alone, with a friend or as a group - all equally welcome!

​This wellbeing walk brings together young people, families, and friends for a gentle 3–4km loop, with conversation stations built in along the way. No pressure to share, no phones except to record your walk on Strava, just company, movement, and the chance to be properly present for a couple of hours.

​We're doing this to:

​🚶 Get young people active outdoors. A low-pressure, non- competitive walk in fresh air, in a setting designed to support mental wellbeing rather than performance.

​📱 Show that technology can support young people connecting in real life. This event is not anti-screen. Strava is an app that works best if you go outside, and is designed to be motivated by a community. We want the FlippGen club on Strava to work as a third space, online and off.

​📣 Put youth-voice into policy. Create a forum where young people speak about their experience of the online world and are genuinely heard, with all ideas gathered to be submitted to DCMS.

​Safeguarding info

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the whole event. 16–17s attending independently need this form completed by a parent or guardian.

​Housekeeping

Photo consent will be collected on arrival, with an opt-out sticker available for anyone who'd rather not be photographed. A safeguarding lead will be present throughout, and sign-up is GDPR-compliant.

​Come for the walk. Stay for the connection.