11 Week LUFT

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Launceston Urban Fringe Trail

Come and Walk the LUFT with us!

Do you enjoy walking and being out in nature?

Are you keen to improve your walking fitness?

Want to increase your fitness this Spring?

Would you like to improve your knowledge and skills to help you be more confident in the outdoors?

Starts 3rd October 2025

What to Expect

You can’t beat a classic and this 11-week, 10km per session program is where the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail (LUFT) was born.

At 110km, the LUFT is Australia’s largest urban walking circuit, yet at the same time, you are never more than 14km from Launceston’s town clock. Even born and bred locals are really surprised at the variety of walking environments we go through on this circuit around Greater Launceston.

Starting at the flat sections of the course and finishing with the hardest sections, you will walk yourself into fitness as you go along each week. You will be walking through areas of Launceston that you didn’t even know existed. What is there not to like?!

This program includes up to 30 hours of guided walking and logistics management.

Each session of the LUFT and covers approximately 10 km each taking around 2.5 hours to complete.

Your Guide

Personal trainer, Dr John Ralph, from Ascent Fitness created the 110km LUFT course and has completed the entire course more than 20 times, including three times non-stop!

Who better to guide you on your LUFT adventure?

Key Dates

Each Friday evening from 3rd October 2025 for 11 sessions with a break on 31st October due to the long weekend.

Your last Friday evening LUFT adventure is 19th December 2025.

Sessions are from 6pm – till approximately 8pm.

Please allow time to travel back to the start point.

The Trail

Take a look at the trail overview around Launceston.

To enable each session to run smoothly, participants are asked to consider volunteering to share with the car shuffling, so that cars are at the end point when each session finishes. This allows each session of the LUFT program to start where the previous week ended.

By the time 11 sessions are up, everyone has helped share the load and we’ve gotten to know each other (and their cars!) a little bit better.

Please note: The LUFT training program includes extended periods of exercise and on uneven ground. Please consult your GP if you are unsure as to your suitability for this exercise.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much time does it take?

Each session of the LUFT covers approximately 10 km. Allow 2.5 hours for each session.

How are the participants transported?

The participants are asked to assist with transportation during the LUFT. Prior to the session, vehicles are left at the end point. The group completes the session and are driven back to the start point. Each session commences where the previous session ended.

I have an injury, can I still join?

You certainly can! Any advice from your GP or Physio is always helpful. If you’re not sure where your fitness levels are at, contact John from Ascent Fitness and make a booking for a 1-on-1 walking fitness test.

I am pregnant. Is this walk suitable for me?

Generally, walking is OK during pregnancy. However, we ask that you come with specific advice from your GP or Obstetrician on what is appropriate for you.

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