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I went for walking vs I went to walk

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went for walking' is less common and sounds a bit awkward in English. 'I went to walk' is a more natural and commonly used way to express the action of going for a walk.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 54484 views

I went for walking

This phrase is not commonly used in English and sounds awkward. It is not the typical way to express going for a walk.

'I went for walking' is not a common or natural way to express the action of going for a walk. It is better to use 'I went for a walk' instead.
  • Jul 29, 2019 ... More recently I went for walking bass in the left hand and melody + comping on the right hand for faster songs, but both of these solutions ...
  • Mar 25, 2021 ... Then I went for walking, or at the cafe bar, sitting by myself and doing crosswords, or just listening the music (heavy metal helps a lot).
  • Jul 15, 2022 ... I went for walking boots and waterproof socks this year instead of wellies. didn't need them but made it simpler. also you can always leave ...
  • Jul 27, 2015 ... I went for walking over 3 K.Ms and there was a temple of Lord Ganesha who's trunk is towards right. We call him Valampuri Vinayakar. I ...
  • I felt now when i went for walking at evening time. Asked for Male, 21 Years 254 Views v. doctor profile image. Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist ...
  • Jul 29, 2020 ... I went for walking the first 100m of each K as my run walk. But I found walking when I needed to also helped after the 10K mark. The other ...
  • Jul 10, 2024 ... Asked to picture a happy memory of mine (I went for walking through a forest in Canada where I have family), I was surprised to find this made ...
  • Dec 5, 2008 ... There is sunshine in Upper Hamlet today. I went for walking meditation down to the Lower Mountain Temple, along the pathway of pines. From the ...
  • May 6, 2013 ... I went for walking length, since this was made for a Fort Fred trip. I was told muddy fields were to be expected. Luckily it was a lovely ...

Alternatives:

  • I went for a walk
  • I went walking
  • I went out for a walk
  • I went out walking
  • I went out to walk

I went to walk

This phrase is a common and natural way to express the action of going for a walk.

'I went to walk' is a common and natural way to express the action of going for a walk. It indicates the purpose of the trip.
  • Sep 4, 2019 ... In English, one might say “I went to walk ” Can one say this in Spanish? E.g. Fui a caminar en el parque... Or would caminè be better?
  • Mar 11, 2022 ... While in Kellogg's head I went to walk the bridge. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • May 12, 2021 ... 6602 likes, 15 comments - nephrosoupp on May 12, 2021: "sorry for being gone I went to walk into the ocean ! #art".
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... I'm totally unfamiliar with this concept. Someone once mentioned it to me but I had a family doctor for 20+ years and I went to walk-ins many, ...
  • Mar 18, 2018 ... I went to walk out. As I walked past the man who had greeted me, he didn't even look up from his phone. The T-Mobile store. There was a T ...
  • I went to walk the Cap d'Antibes peninsula from Antibes to Juan-les-Pins. The weather was perfect; sunny, warm, and just gorgeous.
  • Sep 19, 2017 ... Marilyn Manson: That Time I Went to Walk of Fame With Johnny Depp to Take a Shit on His Star. Also, telling Josh Homme not to scare strippers ...
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... Click here to get an answer to your question ✍️ my upside down day was when I went to walk and my mom went to school (story writing)​

Alternatives:

  • I went for a walk
  • I went walking
  • I went out for a walk
  • I went out walking
  • I went out to walk

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