covering Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, Shepway, Swale & Thanet
What is a Health Walk? Health Walks are free, short, volunteer led, local walks aimed at those who wish to be more active. Walks are generally between 40-90 minutes and leave from accessible venues such as libraries and leisure centres. No need to book, just turn up for a free Health Walk. Most of the Health Walks finish with refreshments and a chat.
Walk Key: = gentle stroll, suitable for beginners
= brisker walk, slightly further distance
= faster pace , longer distance or rough ground
= 90 minutes plus (beyond Walking for Health) for fitter experienced walkers
= pram friendly = toilet break available during walk = Dog friendly = wheelchair friendly
ASHFORD AREA
Walking for Fitness
Conningbrook Hotel car 9:30am approx.120 mins park Mondays brisk pace Sally Canterbury Rd (for 9:45am 01233 626597 Kennington start) ASHFORD TN24 9QR
Charing Surgery, Max 9.45am Charing, 60 mins 0300 123 1220 Mondays (for 10:00am ASHFORD Option 2 start) TN27 0HZ
Smarden Charter Hall, 10:00am Approx Chessenden Lane, Mondays 40-60mins 0300 123 1220 Smarden, (for 10.15am Option 2
ASHFORD start) TN27 8NF
Learning Disability Forum Max 60 mins Victoria Park 10.15am Mondays 0300 123 1220 ASHFORD (for 10.30am Option 2 *for people with Learning start) Disabilities only, referral required
Stour Walk & Talk Approx The Stour Centre Café 9:30am 60 Mins Station Approach Rd Alison Marsh Tuesdays ASHFORD (for 9:45am 01233 639383 TN23 1ET start)
Charing Surgery, 30-45 minutes 10.15am Charing, 0300 123 1220 Tuesdays (for 10.30am ASHFORD Option 2 start) TN27 0HZ
Willesborough Wanderers 75 mins Blake Court 10:15am Junction of Church Rd & 0300 123 1220 Tuesdays Osborne Rd (for 10:30am Option 2 Willesborough start) ASHFORD
Tenterden Walk & Talk Approx St Andrews Catholic 10:15am 90 mins Church Tuesdays Janet
47 Ashford Road 01580 762526 (for 10:30am) TENTERDEN TN30 6LL
New Hayesbank Surgery, 9.30am Approx Bybrook , Kennington Wednesdays 60-90 mins 0300 123 1220 ASHFORD (for 9.45am Option 2 TN24 9JZ start)
Wittersham Walkers Approx 10:00am St John the Baptist Church Wednesdays 60-90 Minutes Yvonne (for 10:15am WITTERSHAM 07944 183798 start) TN30 7EA
Hamstreet Surgery 1:00pm Approx Ruckinge Road Wednesdays 45-60 mins 0300 123 1220 Hamstreet (for 1:15pm Option 2 ASHFORD start) TN26 2NJ
Ashford Library Approx 10.30am Ashford Gateway Plus 60 mins Thursdays 0300 123 1220 Church Rd (for 10.45am Option 2 ASHFORD start) TN23 1AS
90 + mins Charing Surgery, 2:15pm Two walk options Charing, Thursdays available 0300 123 1220 ASHFORD (for a 2:30pm Option 2 TN27 0HZ start)
Park Club Foyer Approx New Street Fridays 60 mins 10:00am start Aaron or Ian on ASHFORD 01233 229909 TN24 8TN Ongoing
75 mins Singleton Environment Centre 9:30am Wesley School Road Fridays 90 mins Singleton, 0300 123 1220 (for 9:45am ASHFORD Option 2 Start) TN23 5LW
120 mins
Tenterden Trekkers Zion Baptist Church Approx Fridays 10.00am 0300 123 1220 High Street 60 mins (for 10.15start) Option 2 TENTERDEN TN30 6BB
Please ring Kathryn for 1st Saturday 10.45am for 120 mins the start point (1st Sat.) in the month 11.00am start as this can vary.
Kathryn Kings Head Car Park 2nd, 3rd & 4th 9:45am for 90mins 01233 732883 Woodchurch Rd Saturday in 10:00am start
Shadoxhurst the month
ASHFORD TN26 1LQ
CANTERBURY AREA
Swalecliffe Walk & Talk Jo Jo’s Restaurant Tuesday 9.15am for a 40 mins gentle pace 2 Herne Bay Road ongoing 9.30am start 0300 123 1220 Whitstable CT5 2LQ *This walk is only open to parents with children under 5
Happy Strollers 10.15am Reculver Drive car park Approx 60 mins Tuesdays 0300 123 1220 Beltinge (for 10.30am Option 2 HERNE BAY start) CT6 6QE
st rd Northgate Community 1 & 3 Tues 120 Contact Pam Centre, Military Road Tuesday 10.15am of the month. mins to confirm CANTERBURY, meeting point CT1 1YX (for 10.30am 2nd & 4th Tues 60 as this can start) of the month. mins vary
01227 711967 or
07976 267694
Herne Bay Promenade ‘Walk & Talk’ 1:30pm Approx The Retreat Tuesdays 45mins 0300 123 1220 41 Central Parade (for 1:45pm Option 2 HERNE BAY start) CT6 5HZ
Parent & baby walk Approx The Bandstand 45 mins Central Parade 10:00am HERNE BAY 0300 123 1220 Wednesdays CT6 5JN (for 10:15am Option 2
*This walk is for start) parents/carers with children under 5 only.
*This walk Approx occasionally 90 mins leaves from an Whitstable Community 10.15am alternate Centre, St. Mary’s Hall Wednesdays location. Oxford St, (for 10.30am Please call WHITSTABLE start) Anne CT5 1DD 01227 262274 to confirm.
Canterbury Social & Well- Thursday 1.15pm Approx Sam-ling being Walk. fortnightly 60 mins Dorward for a (Health Starting points vary – Trainer) ring Sam-ling for info. 1.30pm start 07507 890511 or Stephen Baines 07843 140304
Hambrook Marshes Walk Approx Meet in car park outside 60 min 0300 123 1220 Staples. Option 2 Meet at Unit 1 Fridays 9:45am for a Riverside Park 10:00am start 10 Perch Rd CANTERBURY CT1 3TQ
KCA Walk Fridays 9:45am Approx Charlotte Beaney Centre (fortnightly) 60 mins Pattenden High Street CANTERBURY (Contact walk 01227 781297 CT1 2BD leader to confirm date)
DOVER AREA
Max Meeting point The Café 90 mins occasionally 10.30am Fowlmead Country Park varies. Mondays Sholden Call Bernie to Ongoing (for 10.45am Nr DEAL confirm. start) CT14 0AR 07977 491084
Deal Promenaders Meet in front of Deal Pier, Approx Beach Street 30 Mins 0300 123 1220 DEAL CT14 6HZ Tuesdays 10:30am Option 2 A gentle paced walk ongoing start suitable for those recovering from illness or needing extra support.
Elvington Community Centre St John’s Road Approx. ELVINGTON 9:45am 60 mins Walk Leader Tuesdays CT15 4DZ (Carole)
nd (for 10:00am On the 2 Tuesday of the month this walk leaves start) 07449 687739 from a different location. Please ring Carole for details
St Mary’s Church Tuesdays 10:15am for Approx Steve Canterbury Rd ongoing 10:30am start 60-90 Mins 01227 720734 WINGHAM CT3 1BB
1st & 3rd Tuesday in the Meeting point month occasionally Sandown Castle, varies. Call off Sandown Road, 10:15am Approx Bernie to North end of DEAL Tuesdays (for 10:30am 60 mins confirm 2nd & 4th Tuesday in the start) meeting month location North Deal Community
Centre, 28 Golf Road, 07977 491084 Deal. CT14 6PY
Deal Wednesday Walk, 60-90 mins (Nov-Mar) Deal Library, Wednesdays 0300 123 1220 Broad St 9.45am Option 2 Deal (for 10.00am (Apr-Oct) Kingsdown Car start) park, Kingsdown Rd,
Walmer (Nr junction with Granville Rd)
Sandwich Hoppers Approx The Market Square 10.15am Wednesdays 75 mins Gill 01304 Off New Street (for 10.30am 617210 SANDWICH start) CT13 9AH
Deal Pier Walk. Meet in front of Deal Pier, Beach Street 10 – 20 mins DEAL CT14 6HZ 10:45am Very gentle walk on the Thursdays Individuals can Rob Moore pier for those with choose how far (for 11:00am 01304 374603 limited mobility. and fast they start) walk Ideal for those with a medical condition or recovering from an illness or operation. Run by Deal Stroke Club
MAIDSTONE AREA
North Downs (based around Lenham & Approx 2nd Monday of each 9:30am Sadie Harrietsham) 120-150 Mins month (for 9:45am 01622 861645 Location varies – ring start) Sadie on 01622 861645 for details
Lenham Stroll Meet in Lenham Square MAIDSTONE Approx Jan ME17 Wednesdays 30 Mins 2:30pm start 01622 851623
Temporarily suspended. Will restart sometime in Spring 2015. Contact Jan for details
Approx 90 Mins Lenham & Harrietsham MAIDSTONE 9:50am Marjorie Thursdays Two walk Meeting point varies (for 10:00am 01622 850657 options available contact Marjorie on start) 01622 850657
SHEPWAY AREA
Elham Valley Walk (April to November) Approx 90 mins 1st & 3rd Monday meet Lyminge Village Hall Val (Lyminge) Woodlands Rd 01303 862959 Mondays 10.15am LYMINGE (for 10.30am CT18 8ER Betty (Elham) start) 01303 840547 2nd and 4th Monday meet outside The Kings Arms, The Square, ELHAM CT4 6TJ
Hawkinge Community Walk Approx 11:15am Hawkinge Community Mondays 60 Mins Tom
Centre 01303 241710 (for 11:30am Heron Forstal Avenue start) HAWKINGE CT18 7FP
Roaming ‘round Romney Approx Romney Marsh Day Centre 10:00am 60-75 mins 0300 123 Rolfe Lane Tuesdays 1220 NEW ROMNEY (for 10:15am) Option 2 TN28 8JR
Sellindge Village Hall car Approx park, 60-90 Mins Main Road, SELLINDGE Tuesdays 10:15am for (Two walk Carole 01303 TN25 6JY 10:30am start options available 814014 (April to November) April to November
Hythe Weekly 10.50am for Walky Talky Approx 60 mins 11.00am Oaklands Surgery, 0300 123 Tuesdays finish 12.00 Stade St, 1220 Option 2 noon at Red HYTHE, Lion pub CT21 6BD
Age UK Strollers Age UK Hythe Approx Wednesdays Sanford House 30 Mins 10:00am for Helen Penson Day Care Centre (1st & 3rd Wed of 10:15am start 01303 269602 Stade Street each month) HYTHE CT21 6BD
60 to 90 mins Hythe Imperial Hotel 10.15am 0300 123 The Kazzbar, Thursdays 2 walk options 1220 HYTHE, (for 10.30am Option 2 CT21 6AE start)
Creteway Downs Walk 1:00pm Jon Thursdays 01303 867002 Folkestone Baptist Church Car Park (for 1:15pm up to 2 hours Hill Road start) Folkestone CT19 6LY
Shepway Community Learning Disability Team Approx 1:15pm Hythe Seafood Restaurant 45-60 mins 0300 123 Thursdays South Rd 1220 (for 1:30pm HYTHE Option 2 start)
*for people with Learning Disabilities Only, referral required
The Town Hall, (foyer) Fridays 10.15am Max 0300 123 1-2 Guildhall street 60 mins 1220 FOLKESTONE (for 10.30am Option 2 CT20 1DY start)
The George Hotel car park Saturdays 10:00am Approx 0300 123 11 High Street (for 10:15am 90 Mins 1220 LYDD 1st & 3rd Saturday start) Option 2 TN29 9AJ of the month
Sunday ‘Steps’ Sundays (monthly) 11.00am Approx. 0300 123 75 mins 1220 Folkestone Bus Station 8 Feb 2015 for Option 2 (77/78 stop) 8 Mar 2015 12 Apr 2015 11.15 am start Involves 12 flights of 10 May 2015 steps (up & down) SWALE AREA
Approx 120mins *Meeting point *All Saints Church can vary. 9:45am (including 30 min Church Rd Mondays Please (for 10:00am café stop) MURSTON contact Liz on start) ME10 3RE 07891 416594 to confirm
Main entrance to The
Brickfields 9.45am Margaret Mondays Lapwing Drive (for10:00am
LOWER HALSTOW start) Approx 01795 843927
ME9 7DZ 120 mins
Max 60 mins Meeting point varies, so The Seafront 11.15am Walk difficulty please contact Minster on Sea, Tuesdays varies on alternate (for 11.30am Margaret to SHEERNESS weeks start) confirm 01795 875878
Faversham Library Wednesdays 9.45am Newton Road, Linda FAVERSHAM, (for 10.00am 01795 533614 ME13 8DY start) Approx
90-120 mins
Milton Creek Walk Approx 10:15am Meet outside Holy Trinity 60 mins 0300 123 Wednesdays Church, Green Porch 1220 Ongoing (for 10:30am Close, SITTINGBOURNE Option 2 start) ME10 2HA
ISLE OF SHEPPEY Walk Wednesdays 10.30am Contact John *From various locations* Tress to
(10.45am 2 hours confirm start) meeting point 01795 667218
Power Walk Thursdays New Road Community Ongoing 60 mins Centre Julie Calder 55 – 57 New Road 9.30am start *Please contact Julie 07539 243412 Minster-on-Sea to confirm walk is SHEERNESS occurring before ME12 3PT attending.
Iwade Village Lloyds Pharmacy Thursdays 10.30am 60 – 90 mins. Jan Morris School Lane 01795 471173 IWADE, (for 10.45am ME9 8SH start)
Harty Room, Fridays 10.30am Approx David Sheerness Healthy Living 60 mins Centre, (for 10.45am 01795 471459 Off The Broadway start) Or 078737 SHEERNESS, 459935 ME12 1HH
Teynham Railway Station Last Sunday of the 10:45am Approx Marion Lower Rd month 75 mins TEYNHAM (for 11:00am 07753 463403 ME9 9DU start)
Seashells Children’s Various Various Approx 30-45 Kate Centre mins Townsend- Rose Street Times and dates Blazier SHEERNESS available from Kate Open to ME12 1AW at Children’s parents/carers 01795 889233 Centre with children under 5
THANET AREA
St Peters Church Hall Tuesdays 9.15am Approx 0300 123 Hopeville Avenue 30 or 60 mins 1220 St Peters (for 9.30am (Two options Option 2 BROADSTAIRS, start) available) CT10 2TR
Birchington Library Tuesdays 60 or 30 mins Alpha Road 10.15am (2 walk options 0300 123 BIRCHINGTON (for 10.30am available) 1220 CT7 9EG start) Option 2
Learning Disabilities Approx Social Services, 60 mins Wednesdays 0300 123 The Clocktower, 10.45am for 1220 MARGATE 11:00am start *for people with Learning Option 2 Disabilities only, referral required
Minster CE Primary School Approx 40 mins Thursdays 9.00am Molineux Road Ongoing Michelle Minster (for 9.15am 07824 991987 RAMSGATE (Term time only) Start) CT12 4DE
Millmead Healthy Walkers Approx Millmead Children’s Centre 9:15am Thursdays 30-45 mins Dane Valley Rd Julie Radford
MARGATE (for 9:30am 01843 280555 ongoing CT9 3RU Start)
Bus stop opposite The Thursdays 10.30am Max 2 ½ hours 0300 123 Wheatsheaf Pub Restarting 7th (for 10.45am 1220 Northdown Park Rd August then start) Option 2 CLIFTONVILLE ongoing CT9 3NL
TILS Walk Thursdays 10:30am approx TILS Meet at ‘The Lookout’ 60 mins 01843 294943 kiosk on top of the West (for 10.45am Cliff Promenade start) RAMSGATE *This walk is for people with Learning Disabilities only. For referral call 01843 294943
The Lookout Café Thursdays 1:15pm Approx 0300 123 (top of West Cliff (for 1:30pm 60-90 mins 1220 Promenade) start) Option 2 RAMSGATE
East Cliff Practice, Approx The Montefiore Medical 1.45pm 45-60 mins 0300 Centre, Dumpton Park Thursdays Two walk 123 1220 Drive, RAMSGATE (for 2.00pm options available Option 2 CT11 8AD pm start)
Two walk 0300 123 Westgate Library options 1220 Minster Road 10:15am available Option 2 WESTGATE Fridays This walk CT8 8BP (for 10:30am 30 mins & occasionally finishes at St start) 60mins Saviours Church where hot drinks
are available.
Marvellous Margate Approx Yamas Cafe 11:15am 90 mins 0300 123 121 High Street Saturdays 1220 MARGATE (for 11:30am Option 2 CT9 1JT start)
Please note: The Health Walks presented in this table are part of a rolling rota and are continually updated. If you are unsure about any details contact the Health Walk Coordinator on 0300 123 1220 or visit www.kenthealthandwellbeing.nhs.uk for an updated table.
Would you like to be a volunteer?
In order to have as many Health Walks in East Kent as possible for you to join, we need friendly, reliable volunteers from the community to help lead the walks and assist our current volunteers.
Full support is provided including training delivered by the scheme coordinators. If you are interested in a free volunteer training day (with no commitment to lead straight away) contact Martyn (volunteer coordinator) on: 0300 1231 220 (Option 2) or e-mail [email protected] Refreshments are provided and travelling expenses can be reclaimed.