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Walking is not only a fantastic way to stay healthy – it also does wonders for your mental health and is a great way to explore this beautiful county and spend time with friends and family.

In Kent and Medway we are lucky to have some stunning walking trails and country parks, as well as many pretty towns and villages to explore on foot. Walking can also be enjoyed as part of your regular daily routine or as an alternative to using the car for short journeys, with even a 10-minute brisk walk each day helping to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. So get on your feet, and start enjoying the many benefits walking has to offer. Please seek medical advice if you’re unsure about exercising with an existing health condition.

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Social classes with Age UK – Clarendon Hotel

Social classes with Age UK – Clarendon Hotel

Are you ready to get your groove on and mix things up with some new friends? Age UK is your go-to guru for fun-filled activities that’ll get you up and...

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Here Come the Girls – walk & run groups

Here Come the Girls – walk & run groups

HCTG’s walking and running groups are a fantastic way to get fit, run with friends, socialise and have fun!

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Walking Netball -Tonbridge & Larkfield

Walking Netball -Tonbridge & Larkfield

Walking netball is a slowed down version of netball. It is for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, fun, friendly way. It’s for all abilities and every...

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Gravesend and Northfleet U3A

Gravesend and Northfleet U3A

Are you ready to join the coolest club for the young at heart? Look no further than U3A! This community is the ultimate hangout spot for retirees, keeping your mind...

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Higham Wellbeing and Nordic Walks

Higham Wellbeing and Nordic Walks

Join a walk leader for a gentle walk around Higham or if you feel more energetic, come try our free Nordic Walking group. Join us for a low cost tea...

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Wellbeing Walk (Tonbridge)

Wellbeing Walk (Tonbridge)

Come and join our FREE weekly social walking group which is suitable for all fitness levels. We think it’s the perfect start to the day! Walking keeps our bodies and...

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Stile free walking trails

Stile free walking trails

Stile free walking trails are suitable for a wide range of users including those in mobility scooters and families with younger children or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with...

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Family walks in Kent

Family walks in Kent

Our friends at Explore Kent have put together their top walks around the county to enjoy as a family. Give one a try - you might just create a new family favourite activity!

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Benefits of…walking

Benefits of…walking

The benefits of walking are almost endless, and whether you used to walk regularly, have no experience of walking for exercise, or even if you're living with mobility issues, walking can provide real benefits for your health and welbeing.

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Kent Country Parks

Kent Country Parks

Discover and explore the natural outdoor space of 9 stunning Kent Country Parks, each with its own unique character.

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Walking netball

Walking netball

Walking Netball is a slower version of the game we all love; it is netball, but at a walking pace. Women the length of the country have started playing Walking...

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Active 10 App and Walking Routes

Active 10 App and Walking Routes

Did you know that walking briskly for just 10 continuous minutes counts as exercise? Active 10 is part of the One You Kent programme, and encourages people to take brisk 10-minute walks every day

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Walking football

Walking football

Very different to the regular game of football, walking football caters primarily for the over 50s, although some tournaments are now running for players exclusively in their 60’s and 70’s....

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Wellbeing Walks are run by the Ramblers and supports over 600 short, free walks throughout England, all led by friendly, trained walk leaders.

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Medway Towpath walking & cycling route

Medway Towpath walking & cycling route

The Medway Towpath provides a long and peaceful stretch of riverside pathway, which is ideal for walking and cycling. The towpath can be cycled between Aylesford and Barming Bridge, with...

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Swap a journey for active travel

Swap a journey for active travel

Kent Connected’s ambition is to improve your journeys in Kent. They are passionate about saving you time and money all the while helping to improve the environment and your health...

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Walking Cricket

Walking Cricket

Walking Cricket is a slower-paced format of the game, ideal for the over-50’s. It has has been developing across the UK over the last 10 years, with the aim to...

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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

There is so much to explore in this "wonderful world of trees", from walking and running routes to adrenaline pumping cycling tracks.

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Keeping Active during the Menopause

Keeping Active during the Menopause

Menopause is a complex stage of life, and sustaining fitness and activity at this point is life changing when it comes to dealing with menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing. Menopause...

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Outdoors Is Free

Outdoors Is Free

During a time of high living costs, we want to help you and your family stay active without feeling the pinch. We’re inviting you to step outside and make the...

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Get fit for Charity

Get fit for Charity

Want to get fit and give something back? Signing up to take part in an event for charity can be a great way to start your fitness journey.

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One You Walk and Talk

One You Walk and Talk

Walk and Talk sessions are short, local walks designed to help you to get active, get outdoors and meet new people. They are led by friendly volunteers and usually take...

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Wild with Wheels

Wild with Wheels

Wild with Wheels provides free, safe and accessible routes in Kent for guided, interactive nature walks for people with disabilities and impairments.

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Find Your Way – Virtual Orienteering

Find Your Way – Virtual Orienteering

Find Your Way is a collaboration between orienteering clubs and local community partnerships to get more people engaged and active in their local spaces through virtual orienteering activities.

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The Mason Mile

The Mason Mile

The Mason Foundation was set up with one single mission, to get communities moving together. The Foundation is a charity dedicated to bringing communities together and enabling them to become...

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Couch to walking 5k

Couch to walking 5k

If you want to get more active in your everyday life, but don’t know where to start, go for a walk! From starting with just 10 steps to working up...

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Walk and Talk Groups (Dartford)

Walk and Talk Groups (Dartford)

The Walk and Talk groups across Dartford are organised by the One You Kent team, in partnership with Dartford Borough Council. These free weekly health walks are led by trained...

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Have Your Say – walking and cycling improvement.

Have Your Say – walking and cycling improvement.

Improving Walking & Cycling Routes between Istead Rise and Meopham.

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Active Now Walkers

Active Now Walkers

Regular walks through scenic trails, parks, and urban landscapes - there's something for everyone!

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Walking Football at Meopham Leisure Centre

Walking Football at Meopham Leisure Centre

Walking football sessions at Meopham Leisure Centre.

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Shorne and Trosley October Halloween Events

Shorne and Trosley October Halloween Events

Spook-tacular family friendly events at Shorne Woods and Trosley Country Parks.

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Wilder Wellbeing – Gentle Walking Group

Wilder Wellbeing – Gentle Walking Group

A six-week Wilder Wellbeing programme for adults aged 55+ local to Gravesend.

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GOGA Dover: Wild with Wheels accessible walk

GOGA Dover: Wild with Wheels accessible walk

Join Wild with Wheels for a guided accessible interactive nature walk, especially suitable for people with disabilities and impairments.

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Mentally Fit Medway (Walk and Talk)

Mentally Fit Medway (Walk and Talk)

A friendly walk and talk group, meeting weekly at Rochester City Wall.

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Walking for Health with Sheppey Matters

Walking for Health with Sheppey Matters

Friendly, social walking groups for those who like to stride out or for those that enjoy a slower pace.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks at Fusion

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks at Fusion

Ramblers wellbeing walks with Fusion, Maidstone.

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Ready Steady Walk (Medway)

Ready Steady Walk (Medway)

Medway Move Well are pleased to offer a 16-week programme to help you increase your strength, stamina, and confidence to walk more and improve your health. If you can stand...

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Changing Pace – West Kent Mind

Changing Pace – West Kent Mind

A sociable group that focuses on both mental and physical wellbeing, offering a mix of walking, jogging, and yoga sessions.

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Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford

Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford

Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities. All three centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and...

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Wellbeing Walks – Maidstone

Wellbeing Walks – Maidstone

We provide easy and short group walks around the borough of Maidstone. The walks are open to all age groups and abilities and are friendly, safe and free. Currently our...

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Wellbeing Walk – Bedgebury Pinetum

Wellbeing Walk – Bedgebury Pinetum

Forestry England have teamed up with the Ramblers to provide Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.

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Walking Netball on Sheppey

Walking Netball on Sheppey

Walking Netball on Sheppey, every Tuesday.

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St Justus Church Wellbeing Walk and Cafe

St Justus Church Wellbeing Walk and Cafe

St. Justus Church's Wellbeing Cafe is a community space with a specific wellbeing emphasis, meeting every Thursday from 2pm - 4pm.

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Group Sessions with Involve

Group Sessions with Involve

We’re not just here to spill the beans on keeping your body in tip-top shape, we’ve got your mind covered too! Involve has some awesome social shindigs you won’t want...

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Royal River Walkers

Royal River Walkers

Be a part of Age UK Kent Rivers’ FREE walking group, Royal River Walkers!

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Inclusive Multi-sport Activities for Adults living with Dementia

Inclusive Multi-sport Activities for Adults living with Dementia

Many delivery partners across Kent and Medway offer inclusive activities and are open to adults of all abilities, including adults living with dementia. Here are some that we know would...

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Nordic Walking in Ramsgate

Nordic Walking in Ramsgate

New well-being Nordic Walk sessions in Ramsgate, run by Denise Hill

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MJ Outdoor Adventures

MJ Outdoor Adventures

Walking on national trails, discover hidden woodlands, lunch by lakes, meet wildlife and share stories as we walk.

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Maidstone parkrun and junior parkrun

Maidstone parkrun and junior parkrun

We are now fortunate to have three Park Runs in the Borough! You can run, jog or walk, it is not a race. Enjoy socialising with others and benefit healthwise from the activity.

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Nordic walks in Tonbridge and Malling

Nordic walks in Tonbridge and Malling

FREE introductory Nordic Walking sessions delivered by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.

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Yasmin’s story

Yasmin’s story

Hear how Yasmin, as a new parent, found ways to incorporate activity into her busy life.

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Volunteering as a Walk Leader in Medway

Volunteering as a Walk Leader in Medway

Why become a Walk Leader? There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer walk leader within Medway. Here are some of them: Helping others: You will be helping others to stay...

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Sunflower Wellbeing Walks in Folkestone

Sunflower Wellbeing Walks in Folkestone

Weekly one hour wellbeing guided walks in Folkestone. Free to attend to unwind for the weekend and to get active. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

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Explore Medway

Explore Medway

Your guide to getting outside and experiencing the best of Medway’s award-winning green spaces, historic landmarks, outdoor activities and much more.. Give Explore Medway a look at and go on...

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Buggy Buddy

Buggy Buddy

A six week exercise course for mums and babies in Swanley What: A motivating and thriving class which will work all the areas you need to be strong, fit and...

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Walking Cricket (Ashford)

Walking Cricket (Ashford)

Walking Cricket is still the traditional game of cricket, just adapted to a slower paced version of the game, ideal for the over-50’s. It has has been developing across the UK...

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Walking Football Sessions (Ashford)

Walking Football Sessions (Ashford)

Come and join us every Monday and Wednesday for walking football, with tea and coffee available from the café afterwards. Open to everyone aged 50+.  Come along, become more social...

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Walk 4 Wellbeing (Tonbridge and Malling)

Walk 4 Wellbeing (Tonbridge and Malling)

Our free health walks are an enjoyable way to discover the beauty of your borough. Meet new people and improve your health. A volunteer walk leader will help you discover...

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Every Step Counts (Sevenoaks)

Every Step Counts (Sevenoaks)

Every Step Counts is a free, low intensity, well-being walking group providing gentle paced walks lasting less than 45 minutes over flat, comfortable terrain. Walks and meeting points: Mondays: 11am...

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BumpClub Walks (Medway)

BumpClub Walks (Medway)

BumpClub Walks (Medway) Come and meet other parents to be/new parents and get active with BumpClub walks! If you are pregnant or if you have recently had your baby, walking...

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Christine and Tracy’s Walking Netball Story

Christine and Tracy’s Walking Netball Story

Hear how Walking Netball has helped Christine and Tracy with their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

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Walk & Talk Sessions (Westgate)

Walk & Talk Sessions (Westgate)

Join Changing Minds Kent for a stroll or a roll (if you use wheels to get about) along Thanet's beautiful coastline and the surrounding areas with others who like to 'walk and talk'.

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Age is no barrier to improving your life

Age is no barrier to improving your life

In 2001, I went to see my doctor, as I was constantly coming down with colds. I was originally told it was ‘normal’. I was also tired all the time,...

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Walking Cricket (Medway)

Walking Cricket (Medway)

Walking Cricket has been developing across the UK over the last 10 years, with the aim to make cricket accessible for all ages and abilities. It is still the traditional...

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Steps to Wellbeing – Otford Walk

Steps to Wellbeing – Otford Walk

Steps to Wellbeing walks last at least 45 minutes and generally explore wooded areas.

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Explore Medway (Family Walks)

Explore Medway (Family Walks)

For nature and walking Explore Medway is your guide to getting outside and experiencing the best of Medway’s award-winning green spaces, historic landmarks, outdoor activities and much more.. Give Explore...

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Green Flag Parks (Medway) and Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2024

Green Flag Parks (Medway) and Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2024

Eight greenspaces across Medway, have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme, each of Medway’s award-winning parks have something different to offer residents and visitors, from lakes, military history,...

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Betteshanger Country Park (Deal)

Betteshanger Country Park (Deal)

Betteshanger Country Park sits on the former colliery spoil heap and is an outstanding space for people to access and explore the outdoors. The 250-acre site is a centre for...

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Walk & Talk (Deal)

Walk & Talk (Deal)

Come along and meet us every week for an hour’s walk & talk, run by the Deal and Sandwich Social Prescribers. Open to all, we start our walk from the...

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Moderate-intensity Walks (Sevenoaks District)

Moderate-intensity Walks (Sevenoaks District)

You’re invited to join one of these regular walking groups. An opportunity to meet new people and discover new walks across the district. Knole Park (Sevenoaks) Walking Group One-hour circular...

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Walmer and Deal Seafront parkrun (Deal)

Walmer and Deal Seafront parkrun (Deal)

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within...

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White Cliffs Ramblers (Dover District)

White Cliffs Ramblers (Dover District)

We are a friendly welcoming group that helps and encourages everyone to enjoy walking. We also work to maintain and protect the paths and places we all love to walk....

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Just Beat It Cancer Rehabilitation Support Walking Group (HOO)

Just Beat It Cancer Rehabilitation Support Walking Group (HOO)

Join the ‘Just Beat It’ Cancer Rehabilitation Support Walking Group. Open to all abilities. When: Mondays (1st and 3rd week of the month) – start at 10am Where: Meet outside...

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Nordic Walking for Health Conditions (Medway)

Nordic Walking for Health Conditions (Medway)

Nordic Walking is a great workout for those with health conditions. It combines the simplicity of walking with core and upper body movement. It releases tension in your neck and...

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Parkinson’s Walking Football (Ashford)

Parkinson’s Walking Football (Ashford)

Walking football is played at a much slower pace allowing many players who have loved the game throughout their lives to continue playing albeit at a gentler rate, and at...

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Parkinson’s/Health Condition Walking Football (Chatham)

Parkinson’s/Health Condition Walking Football (Chatham)

Walking football is played at a much slower pace allowing many players who have loved the game throughout their lives to continue playing albeit at a gentler rate, and at...

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Geocaching In Medway

Geocaching In Medway

If treasure hunts and treks in the countryside seem like something you and your family might enjoy, it’s time to really consider taking up geocaching, one of the UK’s fastest-growing...

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Walks & Exercises at St. Margaret’s Church (Rainham)

Walks & Exercises at St. Margaret’s Church (Rainham)

St Margaret’s Church in Rainham offer a number of activities and events for the local community to get active, socialise and improve health and wellbeing. OAP Exercise Class The OAP...

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Nordic Walking in Tunbridge Wells Borough

Nordic Walking in Tunbridge Wells Borough

FREE introductory Nordic Walking sessions delivered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. What is Nordic Walking? In Nordic Walking we use a pair specialized poles and a technique that harnesses the...

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Walk and Talk Sessions with wHoo Cares

Walk and Talk Sessions with wHoo Cares

wHoo Cares is a community interest company created to support individuals on the Hoo Peninsula. We know that everyone is unique and sometimes we all need a bit of extra...

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Nordic Walking (Thanet)

Nordic Walking (Thanet)

Nordic walking has arrived in Thanet! Nordic walking is a great way to keep active. Walking with poles engages the upper body, improves core strength and helps with stability and...

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parkwalk has arrived!

parkwalk has arrived!

For 18 years parkruns have been taking place all over the world on a Saturday morning, with the idea that you can turn up and run, jog or walk 5km...

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Jo Fraser WiseEvent Director Mote Park parkrun and proud parkwalker

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Find Your Way (Gravesend)

Find Your Way (Gravesend)

Want to find a different way to explore the nature around you? Then download maprun6 from your app store for free and start to discover your outside space in new...

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Medway Valley Wellbeing Walks

Medway Valley Wellbeing Walks

Medway Valley Countryside Partnership (MVCP) work with various organisations to promote, enhance and protect local wildlife and landscapes throughout the Medway catchment and in the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge...

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Visit Medway Events and Summer Walking Trails

Visit Medway Events and Summer Walking Trails

Free Event – Sticks and Stones Festival To keep updated click on link here: Creative Medway.   Time: 11:00 – 17:00 Cost: Free Location: University of Greenwich campus It is a festival...

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Medway Parks with Green Flag Award

Medway Parks with Green Flag Award

Medway has eight parks and green spaces that have attained the Green Flag award. The Green Flag Award recognises and rewards professionally managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark...

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Walking Netball Medway (King’s Rochester)

Walking Netball Medway (King’s Rochester)

Walking Netball is supportive, community-focused and a good old laugh. It is a slower version of the game we all love, it is netball, but at a walking pace. There...

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Mental health matters – changing the conversation around getting active

Mental health matters – changing the conversation around getting active

It’s easy to say ‘becoming physically active will help your mental health and wellbeing’. What if just getting out of bed and motivating yourself to do anything is a struggle?...

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Walking Hockey (Gravesend)

Walking Hockey (Gravesend)

Gravesend Ladies Hockey Club in conjunction with Gravesham Borough Council invites you to join them for Walking Hockey. Stay active, whatever your age, experience or ability and embrace all the...

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5k Your Way – Move Against Cancer

5k Your Way – Move Against Cancer

5k Your Way is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends, and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer...

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Trevor and John’s Wilder Wellbeing Story

Trevor and John’s Wilder Wellbeing Story

Hear how Trevor and John feel the benefits of connecting with the natural word and making new friends to overcome anxiety and depression.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Tunbridge Wells

Active 10 Walking Routes – Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells is a charming and historic town with plenty of beautiful attractions. Just a few minutes from the town centre the common provides the peace and quiet of extensive green space and woodland.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Tonbridge

Active 10 Walking Routes – Tonbridge

Tonbridge is a town full of history and character, with its castle and river setting. This Active 10 walking route takes advantage of these beautiful features.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Maidstone

Active 10 Walking Routes – Maidstone

Maidstone has the benefit of having the beautiful River Medway right in its town centre, and it is there where this Active 10 walking route leads us.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Canterbury

Active 10 Walking Routes – Canterbury

Canterbury city centre is full of history, with its narrow cobbled lanes and beautiful architecture. A stroll around the city centre can take in an array of interesting sites.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Ashford

Active 10 Walking Routes – Ashford

Ashford has a bustling town centre with pedestrianised lanes and a wealth of shops and leisure facilities. However, you don’t have to go far to enjoy some green space.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Dartford

Active 10 Walking Routes – Dartford

Dartford has a busy, vibrant town centre. Just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the centre, Central Park provides a calm getaway, a well-presented and maintained park.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Margate

Active 10 Walking Routes – Margate

Margate is a vibrant seaside town, with its sandy beaches and numerous attractions. The seafront provides plenty of opportunities for relaxing walks, with its promenade, gardens and stunning views

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Dover

Active 10 Walking Routes – Dover

Dover is a bustling port town with plenty of history and the advantage of superb walking routes nearby along the famous White Cliffs.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Folkestone

Active 10 Walking Routes – Folkestone

Folkestone is a lovely seaside town, with its beaches and harbour, and town centre with pedestrianised shopping streets. The seafront provides plenty of opportunities for a walk.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Rochester

Active 10 Walking Routes – Rochester

Historic Rochester lies on the banks of the River Medway and boasts a castle and cathedral, as well as a charming town centre with plenty of characterful buildings and independent shops.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Chatham

Active 10 Walking Routes – Chatham

Chatham is a vibrant Medway town, and is one of Kent and Medway’s most densely populated areas. There are plenty of green spaces dotted around the town and the surrounding Medway area to be explored.

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Active 10 Walking Routes – Gillingham

Active 10 Walking Routes – Gillingham

Gillingham is a busy and bustling Medway town, and is the second most populous town in Kent after Maidstone. There are plenty of green spaces dotted around the town and the surrounding Medway area, including Great Lines Heritage Park.

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Wellbeing Walks – Tunbridge Wells

Wellbeing Walks – Tunbridge Wells

The Ramblers Wellbeing Walks provide sociable walking groups throughout the borough of Tunbridge Wells.

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Medway Parks – One Mile Routes

Medway Parks – One Mile Routes

One-mile routes across twenty-six parks to help encourage Medway residents to get active and take on a daily mile walk, jog or run in their nearest park.

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Sheppey Warriors Walking Football

Sheppey Warriors Walking Football

Are you over 50 and looking to get fit, meet like minded people and have some fun?

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Margaret’s Nordic Walking Story

Margaret’s Nordic Walking Story

Hear how Nordic Walking has helped Margaret to be more active in her everyday life.

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Walk in the Park (Medway)

Walk in the Park (Medway)

Walk in the Park is an ideal way to increase your activity levels regardless of your age or ability.  The friendly walks are being delivered across Medway so you can...

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Affordable kit to get fit

Affordable kit to get fit

Becoming more active in your everyday life is now more affordable than ever, thanks to a new partnership between Everyday Active and the Heart of Kent Hospice. If you were...

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Ham Street Woods stile free trail

Ham Street Woods stile free trail

A short 0.45 mile (0.7km) woodland walk. The path surface is compacted and reasonably smooth. There are climbs and descents for most of the route, and no rest areas. Hamstreet...

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Samphire Hoe stile free trail

Samphire Hoe stile free trail

Samphire Hoe Country Park is a beautiful strip of parkland and wildflower meadow – a nature reserve between towering cliffs and the English channel. The walk has two distinct one-mile...

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Dungeness RSPB Discovery trail

Dungeness RSPB Discovery trail

Explore the unique shingle landscape of Dungeness on this easy access walk which is suitable for both wheelchairs and pushchairs.  Most of the walk comprises of hard flat pathways with...

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Camer Park stile free trail

Camer Park stile free trail

Camer Park, near Meopham, offers easy walking through more than 40 acres of mature parkland and woods, listed as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. The park is known for its...

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Shorne Woods Country Park stile free trail

Shorne Woods Country Park stile free trail

This circular stile free walk travels through precious areas of Shorne Woods country park woodland and past important wildlife areas. The Furzy Leas Meadows at the start of the walk...

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Knole Park stile free trail

Knole Park stile free trail

Knole is home to the National Trust-managed Knole House, and includes 383 hectares of stunning parkland, rich in wildlife including around 350 deer. The paved walking trail takes you through...

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Jeskyns stile free trail

Jeskyns stile free trail

Jeskyns Community Woodland is managed by Forestry England and includes 360 acres of newly planted woodlands, meadows and orchards. With a good network of surfaced walking trails, children’s play areas,...

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Perry Wood stile free trails

Perry Wood stile free trails

Perry Wood is beautiful woodland managed by Swale Borough Council. Cyclists, horse riders and walkers will all enjoy a day out in the woods. Parking is available and the woods...

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Fordwich to Reed Pond walk

Fordwich to Reed Pond walk

Fordwich was once a busy port serving Canterbury, when the River Stour was tidal. The stone used to build Canterbury Cathedral from Caen, in France, was unloaded here. Today, it...

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Clowes Wood stile free trail

Clowes Wood stile free trail

Clowe’s Wood is a pretty area of woodland within easy reach of Whitstable. The wood is managed by Forestry England and features a network of paths, which are ideal for...

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Jane Austen Tonbridge walk

Jane Austen Tonbridge walk

Explore the family connections of one of England’s best loved authors Jane Austen.  This stile free walk, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, will take you on a literary journey through...

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Dunorlan Park stile free trail

Dunorlan Park stile free trail

This short circular walk of 1.6 miles (2.6km) is on a tarmac surface around the ornamental lake in the beautiful Victorian Dunorlan Park. Café, toilets and summer boat hire are...

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Hemsted Forest stile free trail

Hemsted Forest stile free trail

This is a superb, accessible Wealden woodland route along generous paths. Hemsted Forest Country Park is very popular with cyclists and riders, as well as walkers and dog owners. Managed...

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Tunbridge Wells Common walk

Tunbridge Wells Common walk

This short circular walk of 0.86 miles (1.4km) is one of Explore Kent’s Easy Access walks. The walk takes you around the historic common on tarmac paths. There are public...

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Bedgebury stile free trail

Bedgebury stile free trail

This walk takes you through the wonderful and higel popular Bedgebury Pinetum in the stunning High Weald Area of Outstanding of Natural Beauty. This walk is one of Explore Kent’s...

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Hadlow stile free trail

Hadlow stile free trail

A flat walk of 1.2 miles (1.9km). The paths are a mixture of tarmac and a hard coarse surface. There are frequent rest areas along the route. A radar key...

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White Horse Wood stile free trail

White Horse Wood stile free trail

This walk is one of Explore Kent’s stile free routes. Stile free routes are suitable for a wide range of users including those in mobility scooters and families with younger...

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Tonbridge to Haysden

Tonbridge to Haysden

This delightful route is found in the Walks for All series and is mainly flat along a tarmac path with hard surfaces around the lake. The walk is also very...

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Nordic Walking in Medway

Nordic Walking in Medway

Nordic walking is a form of walking that uses specially designed poles to engage the upper body muscles and increase the intensity of the exercise. The poles mean that effort...

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Wellbeing/Health Walks in Medway

Wellbeing/Health Walks in Medway

Medway Health Walks and the newly formed Ramblers Wellbeing Walks in Medway believe that walking is the key to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Almost everyone can do it, no...

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Nordic Walking for ALL Walkers (Sheppey)

Nordic Walking for ALL Walkers (Sheppey)

Sheppey's FREE Nordic Walking Sessions are now open to all walkers. We are passionate about walking, whether it's with or without poles, and we would love for you to join us!

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The Leas parkrun

The Leas parkrun

parkrun is a free, inclusive event for those in the community wanting to take on a challenge and complete one of the 5km (or 2km for junior runners) events that...

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Being active with a disability or health condition

Being active with a disability or health condition

An everyday guide to being active for people living with an impairment or health condition.

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Paul’s MS walking story

Paul’s MS walking story

Paul Jenkins was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2003, and has been living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since being involved in a car accident when he was 19...

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Pegwell Bay parkrun

Pegwell Bay parkrun

Pegwell Bay’s parkrun offers a gentle 5km route through Pegwell Bay Country Park, part of a national nature reserve, with stunning views of Sandwich and Deal to the west and...

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Explore Kent

Explore Kent

Explore Kent is part of Kent County Council, working with public, private and voluntary sector partners. They promote walking routes around the county such as the England Coastal Path, the...

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Beating the boredom

Beating the boredom

We’ve all been there. You make a plan to get more active, perhaps a new year’s resolution. It goes well for a few days, perhaps even a few weeks but...

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Get fit for free

Get fit for free

Take a look at our series of articles to help you get fit without the expensive gym membership.

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Blog articles about walking

Benefits of…walking

Benefits of…walking

The benefits of walking are almost endless, and whether you used to walk regularly, have no experience of walking for exercise, or even if you're living with mobility issues, walking can provide real benefits for your health and welbeing.

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Explore Kent – challenging countryside walks

Explore Kent – challenging countryside walks

Kent’s long-distance trails deliver wide horizons, stunning scenery, rich history and an exhilarating sense of freedom. Some of these routes can be attempted in one go for the experienced walker,...

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Explore Kent – stile free trails

Explore Kent – stile free trails

Stile free trails are ideal for people with pushchairs, wheelchair users or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with no stiles or gates.

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Get fit for free – geocaching

Get fit for free – geocaching

Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...

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Benefits of…solo exercises

Benefits of…solo exercises

Exercising alone or at home, gives you the flexibility to work out when you want, where you want. Exercising on your own takes a lot of personal strength and discipline...

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Deaf Active Online

Deaf Active Online

UK Deaf Sport are proud to be leading and growing online physical activities to make sure deaf people stay active.

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Parkinson’s and Exercise

Parkinson’s and Exercise

Exercise is good for you. It’s especially good for you if you have Parkinson’s. Whether you have Parkinson’s or live with someone who does, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. With Parkinson’s,...

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Get fit for free – outdoor gyms

Get fit for free – outdoor gyms

Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...

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