What we do
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 from 30 minutes to an hour and a half, leaving from central locations across east Kent, such as your local library.
Why is walking the perfect activity for health?
- Almost everyone can do it
- You can do it anywhere and anytime
- It's a chance to make new friends
- It's free and you don't need special equipment
- You can start slowly and build up gently.
Walking can:
- Make you feel good
- Give you more energy
- Reduce stress and help you sleep better
- Keep your heart strong and reduce blood pressure
- Help you manage your weight.
Find your nearest walk
There's no need to book, just turn up and join in!
Find your next walk using the map below. Please contact the walk leader directly with any questions or contact the Walk and Talk Team directly rather than any venues listed.
Nearest First
Margate walk
Millmead Children's Centre, Dane Valley Rd, Dane Valley, Margate CT9 3RUHerne Bay walk
Herne Baby Family Hub (formally Poppy's Children Centre), Memorial Park, Kings Road, Herne Bay CT6 5RGOne You Shop Ashford walk
One You Shop Ashford, Unit 25 Park Mall Shopping Centre, Ashford TN24 8RYFolkestone walk
Folkestone Football Club (Three Hills), Cheriton Road, Folkestone CT19 5JUCliftonville walk
Northdown Road Family Hub (formally Quarterdeck Youth Centre) Zion Place, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 1RPSheerness (Off The Broadway) walk
Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, Off The Broadway, Sheerness, ME12 1HHSwalecliffe walk
Swalecliffe and Chestfield Community Centre, 19 St John’s Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2QUDover walk
Dover Health Hub Charlton Centre, 41 High Street, Dover CT16 1TTAylesham walk
St Peters Church, Dorman Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3BLTankerton dementia friendly walk
Sea View Café, Marine Crescent, Tankerton CT5 2QHNewington walk
Newington Family Hub (formally Newington Children's Centre) 59-62 Princess Margaret Avenue, Newington, Ramsgate, CT12 6HXDover Health Hub walk
Dover Health Hub, Charlton Centre, 41 High Street, Dover- One You Walk and Talk
Charing Surgery intermediate walk
Charing Surgery, Hither Fld, Charing, Ashford TN27 0AWCharing Surgery short walk
Charing Surgery, Hither Fld, Charing, Ashford TN27 0AWWould you like to volunteer as a Walk and Talk leader?
- Do you enjoy walking?
- Do you have a few hours that you could spare?
- Would you like to lead a small walking group?
We’re looking for friendly, local volunteers to lead walks across east Kent and Swale to join the Walk and Talk scheme. You’ll be helping to support people of all ages and fitness levels to get out walking locally; providing a sociable, safe and healthy way for local people to improve their physical and mental health.
Hear about the benefits of Walk and Talk sessions from our walkers
Your stories
Contact us
For more information on Walk and Talk sessions:
07539 243412
kentchft.walkandtalk@nhs.net
For becoming a Walk and Talk volunteer leader see our volunteering page for more details.
Our locations
Dover Health Hub walk
Dover Health Hub, Charlton Centre, 41 High Street, Dover
Location
Dover Health Hub
Day
Tuesdays (16 July to 24 September)
Time
11.15am
Duration
30 minutes
Walk details
Gentle to moderate walk around the immediate area.
Leader
Cherry