I need to go to a walk vs I need to go for a walk

The phrase 'I need to go for a walk' is correct, while 'I need to go to a walk' is incorrect. The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose or reason for going, while 'to' is not typically used in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1326 views

I need to go to a walk

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'to' is not used in this context.

Instead of 'to a walk,' you should use 'for a walk' to indicate the purpose or reason for going for a walk.

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Sorry, l... I just need to go for a walk.
I need to go to the haberdasher.
I need to go to the Armani store.
Actually, I need to go to the plane.
I need to go to the tree's location.
I need to go to the bathroom.
You and I need to go to Toronto.
Seriously, I need to go to this bonfire, please.
Right, I need to go to my seminar.
I need to go to my office.
Mom, I need to go to the toilet.
I need to go to work, General.
I need to go to the storeroom for more film.
Teacher, I need to go to the bathroom.
Your Lordship, I need to go to London tomorrow.
Bodyguard Kim, I need to go to the bathroom.
Please, I need to go to the bathroom.
Bom, I need to go to the loo.
I need to go to the D.A. with something solid.
I need to go to the batting cages.

Alternatives:

I need to go for a walk
I want to take a walk
I have to go out for a walk
I feel like going for a walk
I should go for a walk

I need to go for a walk

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used to express the need or desire to take a walk.

Use 'I need to go for a walk' to indicate the intention or desire to take a walk for relaxation, exercise, or enjoyment.

Examples:

I need to go for a walk to clear my mind.
She said she needs to go for a walk to get some fresh air.
He always feels better after going for a walk.
Do you want to go for a walk with me?
Let's go for a walk in the park.

Show examples from the web [+]

Sorry, l... I just need to go for a walk.
Maybe it's about I'd like to go for a walk with my wife, but I can't because Crosby needs to consult with me about Jabbar, or Katie, or Sarah.
I need to go for a swim.
I need to go for a few days.
It's not you. I need to go for me.
Now, as Voulez's emissary at today's Art Walk, I need to go home and slip into something more creative.
Can you... drive me everywhere I need to go for the next three months?
Got her to go for a walk with me.
I told them to go for a walk.
I wish to go for a walk into town.
I needed to go for a walk and think.
Someone's going to have to go for a walk.
Panbanisha is longing to go for a walk in the woods.
- What? - She wants to go for a walk.
I need to go to the haberdasher.
I'm thinking I need to take a walk.
I think I need to take a walk.
Desmond and I need to take a walk.
I need to take a walk by myself.
Colln needs to go out for a walk.

Alternatives:

I want to take a walk
I have to go out for a walk
I feel like going for a walk
I should go for a walk
I'm going to walk around the neighborhood

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I need to go to a walk vs I need to go for a walk