*4 SPACES LEFT* Womens Wellness Walk – Faversham (Oare) 6miles / 10km (January)
Schedule
Sat Jan 18 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
Oare Gunpowder Works | Faversham, EN
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🌿 Womens Wellness Walk – Faversham (Oare)– 6miles 🌿Overview:
Join us on our first Womens Wellness Walk of 2025!
Kickstart the new year with a refreshing 10km winter walk through Faversham. The route begins at the Oare Gunpowder Works, a site steeped in industrial history, and winds through the peaceful Oare Marshes RSPB Nature Reserve, before joining the Saxon Shore Way along the coast.
Route Details:
We begin our walk at Oare Gunpowder Works; a heritage site once a major gunpowder manufacturing centre that operated for over 300 years. The factory played a vital role in British military history, producing gunpowder for wars from the 17th century through to the early 20th century. Today, the area is a woodland filled with the remains of mills and storage building.
As we leave the Gunpowder Works, the path takes us through the stunning Oare Marshes, one of Kent’s best birdwatching spots. Managed by the RSPB, this reserve is a haven for wintering birds. In January, keep an eye out for flocks of Brent geese, golden plovers, and lapwings. The tidal mudflats and saltmarsh habitat is also home to wader and wildfowl.
From here we join the Saxon Shore Way, a long-distance footpath that traces the ancient coastline defended by the Saxons against invasions. On this section, we’ll enjoy sweeping views across The Swale and Thames Estuary.
Please bring a small picnic lunch or snack for our rest stop. Please bring something to sit on.
📅 Date: Saturday 18th January
⏰ Time: 10am
📍 Location: Meeting at Oare – Full details in ticket confirmation email.
🌄 Terrain: Countryside, woodlands and fields. Please expect mud for this time of year. (Incline 58m)
🍽️ Food & Drink: Please ensure you have all food you will need and enough water for this walk. We’d recommend 2L. We will stop for a break stop.
🐕 Dogs: Well behaved on lead dogs are able to attend this event.
🚽Toilets: Please be aware these may be nature breaks only. ( A tree or bush).
We run our Women’s wellness walks for every stage of life and would love to meet you. We meet as a group of women to connect and be outside in nature. Although these walks are aimed at all stage of life there is full trained support for those experience mental and physical symptoms of the menopause.
This walk isn’t just about the scenery; it’s about the bond between women and the empowerment found in community, friendships and being outside. Studies show that spending time outdoors boosts mood, reduces stress, and promotes overall well-being. What better way to experience these benefits than by coming together in a supportive and uplifting environment?
Walk leader: For anyone who doesn’t know my personal situation I went through a medical menopause in my 20’s , I have since had a long and never ending list of symptoms which has lead me to being trained in the menopause, wellness and nutrition. I have included on both medical and retail panels to discuss the mental and physical impact the menopause can have. These walks allow a safe space to talk openly if you wish.
** PLEASE READ**
– Please ensure you bring all personal medication you could require.
– Water and food is essential to any walking / hiking trip
– Please bring waterproof clothing and suitable footwear
– If this is your first walk with us please complete the PAR-Q form beforehand
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Where is it happening?
Oare Gunpowder Works, Bysing Wood Rd,Faversham, Kent, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
