Health, Physical Activity & Sport
Examples of Health Initiatives
- Kent Health Walks
- Cycle Kent Guide
- Walks for All & Kent Walks Guide
- Walks in East and West Kent
- The Walking Bus
This section links to examples of National, Regional and County projects/initiatives that are running, or that can be taken on board at a more local level.
If you would like to promote the good work and any success stories of health and physical activity projects that are taking place in your local area, please email elise.rendall@kent.gov.uk and these will be promoted on this web page.
Kent Health Walks
The Walking for Health Campaign is a national campaign that aims to improve the health and fitness of people by walking.
The scheme involves volunteers leading group walks.
For more information on the walks taking place in Kent please follow this link
Cycle Kent Guide
The Cycle Kent guide highlights some of the best cycle routes in Kent including routes suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
Please follow this link to Explore Kent by Bike document (pdf)
Walks for All
Walks For All leaflets provide guides to accessible routes across Kent.
To find out more about Walks for All please follow this link to access some leaflets (pdf)
Kent Walks Guide
The Walk Kent guide includes a series of routes that highlight the diversity of walks you can discover in the county, whether you are a novice or an experienced walker. Walk Kent and enjoy the exhilaration and inspiration of soaring clifftops, rolling downs, secluded valleys and haunting marshlands.
To download a copy of the Kent Walks Guide follow this link (pdf)
Walks in East Kent
An ancient coastline, inspiring countryside and spectacular views across the English Channel. Explore the beautiful and varied landscape of East Kent with these ten fantastic circular walks ranging from 2.2 to 5 miles (3.5 to 8km) in length.
To download Walks in East Kent publications please follow this link (pdf)
Walks in West Kent
Picturesque villages, historic buildings and beautiful rolling countryside. Explore the beautiful and varied landscape of West Kent with these ten fantastic circular walks ranging from 3 to 5.3 miles (4.8 to 8.5km) in length.
To download Walks in West Kent publications please follow this link (pdf)
The Walking Bus
The Kent Walking Bus Group provides a link between schools and local authority professionals trying to set up and operate Walking Buses in Kent.
Many schools have already joined the scheme. To find out who has already signed up and to find our more about this scheme, follow this link www.kentwalkingbus.org
