Dover District Health Walks
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WHY WALK? GET Why is walking the Walking can: perfect activity for health? n Almost everyone can do it. n Make you feel good n You can do it anywhere n Give you more energy and any time. n Reduce stress and help you n It’s a chance to make new friends. sleep better WALKING n It’s free and you don’t need n Keep your heart strong and special equipment. reduce blood pressure n You can start slowly and build n Help you manage your weight. up gently. with Dover District WHAT NEXT? Health Walks Head to your nearest Health Walk and give it a go! You too can walk your way to health! This service is delivered on behalf of Kent County Council by the NHS. For more information: Health Walks Team Phone: 0300 123 1220 Email: [email protected] OYK-52 www.oneyoukent.org.uk August 2019 DOVER District Betteshanger 2 Wingham 2 Deal Library 1 2 Dover Village Walkers 2 Day: Wednesdays Day: Third Thursday of month Day: Mondays Day: Tuesdays Date: Ongoing (Spring/Summer months only) Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Location: Winter (Nov to Mar) - Deal Location: Meeting point may vary. Location: Betteshanger Village Location: Entrance St Mary’s Church, Library, Broad Street, Deal Please confirm with walk leaders. Social Club, Dover CT14 0LT. Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB Summer (Apr to Oct) - Car Park, Time: 10.15am for 10.30am start Time: 10.30am for 10.45am start Time: 10.15am for 10.30am Kingsdown Road, Deal Length: Approx 45 to 60mins Length: Approx 90 mins Length: Approx 90 mins Time: 9.45am for 10am start Contact: Michael/Shelley Morris on Contact: Pat (walker leader) Contact: Steve 01227 720734. Approx 60 (grade 1) 01304 814096 07930 361216. Length: approx 90 mins (grade 2) Meeting point may vary. Please 0300 123 1220. confirm with walk leader. Contact: Two walk options available. 2 North Deal Walk 1 Dover High Meadow Walk 2 Sandwich Hoppers Day: Tuesdays Day: First Wednesday of month Day: Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Location: North Deal Community Location: Meet in ‘The Ark’, Noah’s The Market Square, Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal CT14 6PY Ark Road, Dover CT17 0DD Location: off New Street, Sandwich, CT13 9AH Time: 10.15am for 10.30am start Time: 10.15 for 10.30am start Time: 10.15am for 10.30am start Length: Approx 90 mins Length: Approx 45 to 90 mins Length: Approx 75 to 120 mins Contact: Linda 01304 380787 Contact: Mel 01304 241806. (alternate long and short walk). Ann 07762 578065. Walk with some beautiful views. Meeting point may vary. Please Please confirm duration with confirm with walk leader. walk leader. Contact: Gill 01304 617210. Walk Grades Gentle stroll, Brisk walk, slightly 1 2 shorter distance further distance Faster pace, longer 90 mins plus (beyond Walking 3 Please note the grade symbols are meant distance or rough ground for Health) suitable for fit and as a guide only. All walks may vary slightly. experienced walkers.Expect Please ring the contact details for each walk inclines, stiles and uneven paths. for more information or future dates..