Outdoors Is Free
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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 most of the great outdoors and discover some free activities right on your doorstep. Take the time to re-connect with nature and re-connect with each other.
Check out our selection of free activities below to help you, your family and friends stay active.
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Take a look at our series of articles to help you get fit without the expensive gym membership.
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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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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Get fit for free – trim trail
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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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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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.
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...
Winter Walks
There’s no better time to wrap up warm, get outside and go for a walk than during winter. Walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active. It...
Couch to 5k
Couch to 5k is a simple running plan for beginners, designed to help you work your way up from nothing, to being able to run 5km in a matter of...
parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed community events that are open to everyone. There are 24 parkruns and 13 junior parkruns across Kent & Medway.
Kent Country Parks
Discover and explore the natural outdoor space of 9 stunning Kent Country Parks, each with its own unique character.
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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Affordable Recycled Bicycles
ReCYCLE is an award-winning bicycle recycling programme delivered by Cycle Community, based in Ashford.
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Breeze Rides
HSBC UK Breeze offers fun, free bike rides – as well as plenty of support and inspiration – for women of all abilities
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!
Family bike rides in Kent
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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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