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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.
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!
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...
Jo Fraser WiseEvent Director Mote Park parkrun and proud parkwalker
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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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...
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.
Running
Benefits of…running
Running is a popular form of physical activity. It doesn’t cost a lot and you can run anywhere and anytime that suits you. Running is a great way to get...
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.
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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Get fit for free – trail running
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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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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RunTogether – running groups
RunTogether is a great resource for anyone looking to find like-minded people to run with in their local area. They provide fun, friendly, supportive and inclusive running opportunities for everyone,...
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Cycling
Benefits of…cycling
The many and varied wonders of cycling make it an activity that is loved by people of all ages, all around the world. Kent and Medway offers so many types...
Family bike rides in Kent
Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...
Explore Kent’s Junior Cycle Challenge
Our friends at Explore Kent are introducing a new Junior Cycling Challenge for summer 2024!
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Cycle training
Kent County Council offers cycling courses to give people the skills and confidence to cycle more often for leisure and work.
Cyclopark
Cyclopark is a multi-sport open-air centre for all abilities based in Gravesend. As a charity and a not-for-profit organisation, all profits go directly towards improving the facilities for the community...
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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Abi’s Cycling Story
Hear how learning to cycle has improved Abi's wellbeing and helped her to be more active in her everyday life.
Home / solo exercise
Benefits of…Lifting Weights
All adults should aim to do activities that build muscle and strengthen bones and joints on atleast 2 days a week (as recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer). Activities...
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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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Gym-free workouts
NHS Live Well is a collection of webpages with fantastic suggestions for easy exercises you can do to build your confidence and improve your health and wellbeing. These gym-free workouts...
Move It Or Lose It Club
The Move It Or Lose It Club is for anyone who has been impacted by the coronavirus and may not be able (or feel safe) to participate in their usual...
Strength & flex exercise plan
NHS Live Well is a collection of webpages with fantastic suggestions for easy exercises you can do to build your confidence and improve your health and wellbeing. Strength and flex...
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Getting into solo exercises
Whether you just don’t have the time to go out and join a group, or you’re not used to being active so want to try and build your confidence at...
Exercise groups
Benefits of…group exercise
Taking a group exercise class or joining a club and working out with your peers can be a great way to socially interact and stay on track to achieve your...
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Benefits of…bowls
Playing bowls is usually associated with people aged over 55, but is in fact a great way to take gentle exercise at any age, while enjoying peaceful surroundings and good...
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...
Sporting Memories Clubs
Tackling dementia, depression and loneliness through the power of sport.
Move It Or Lose It!
Move it or Lose it exercise classes are for older people to help improve their strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Founded in 2010, Move it or Lose it! has...
Boxing 4 Parkinson’s
Olympia Boxing want to make a difference to the many individuals living with Parkinson's. If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson's then these free online sessions could really benefit them.
Breeze Rides
HSBC UK Breeze offers fun, free bike rides – as well as plenty of support and inspiration – for women of all abilities
Swimming
Benefits of…swimming
This all-round form of exercise brings many benefits, and provides something for all levels of confidence and experience, including those with mobility issues.
Mental Health Swims
Join Mental Health Swims for a chat on the beach, a toe-dip, a paddle or a swim in the shallows. The Groups are firmly focused on dips, not distance and community, not competition.
Rabia’s Story
Hear how community swimming sessions have helped Rabia gain a lifeguard qualification to support her family and friends to become more active.
Wild Swimming
Here in Kent we are lucky to have rivers, lakes and long stretches of coastline, so we don’t have to go far to find a beautiful spot for some wild...
My Open Water Swimming Journey
My open water swimming journey began in June 2020: with a too tight wetsuit (it must have shrunk in lockdown!) in a managed lake with a friend. I’d tried swimming...
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Swim for Health
Swim for Health are sessions for those wanting to improve water confidence.
Dementia-Friendly Swimming Session
These weekly sessions aim to enhance the swimming experience of those living with dementia and their carers, by removing barriers, making swimming more accessible and creating a friendly, safe environment....
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Sports
Benefits of…sports
There really is an activity out there for everyone. For some of us, a gentle introduction to walking is the perfect place to start. For others, activities we can do...
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...
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...
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....
Disability Football
There are now more opportunities than ever to play football if you have a disability. Use the Kent FA map to find a club near you or contact their Disability Football Development Officer for more advice and support.
Wheelchair sport opportunities
WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport, providing opportunities for disabled people to play sport and lead healthy active lives.
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Getting active and staying safe
Are you thinking about getting active or looking for a new activity to add to your daily or weekly routine? How do you make sure a club or activity provider...
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Active days out
Kent Country Parks
Discover and explore the natural outdoor space of 9 stunning Kent Country Parks, each with its own unique character.
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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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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Explore more with Quiz Trail
Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family or a group of friends or colleagues, Quiz Trails are a fun and affordable activity for everyone. Let the adventure begin with a Quiz Trail.
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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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Family bike rides in Kent
Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...
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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Eat Well & Move More
Healthier Families from NHS Better Health is here to help you and your family eat well and move more. Better Health exists to motivate and enable the nation to lead...
