Dover Town, River Dour and Seafront Stroll with Wild With Wheels

The Putting Down Routes team and project partner Wild With Wheels are delighted to invite you to join us in Dover to for a seaside and river stroll around the town.

The walk will begin at the Riverside Community Centre in Dover, where hot drinks are available. You will then take a tour through the town and Pencester Gardens, seeing the crystal clear rare chalk stream of the River Stour. You will then head to the seafront to see the start and end of the North Downs Way National Trail and pilgrimage route of the Via Francigena which connects Canterbury to Rome.

Our North Downs Way ambassador leader will share the history of Dover and the Kent Downs National Landscape. We also see the new interactive art installation titled 'We are all Winners' by Alma Tischlerwood. If we have time, we will also have a chance to see the new marina.

Event Theme:

🦆 Riverside Walk

🏖 Coastal Walk

🍃 Nature Walk

🏰 Heritage and History Walk

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⏰ What is the duration of this event? 1.5 hours duration but feel free to leave when & if you need to.

📏 What is the distance of the walk? 1-2 miles maximum. Depending on the abilities of the group. Pace is determined on the day by the participants. There will be opportunities to stop to take photo's, admire the surroundings or observe items of nature or heritage along the way.

🧭 Where is the meeting point? Meet us at the Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent CT16 1RL.

👩‍🦽 Is this walk suitable for those using wheeled mobility aids? Or for those with buggies? ALL of our walks are wheel friendly. (Buggies, Rollators, Wheelchairs, Power Chairs, Mobility scooters, Trikes etc). If there are any tricky spots then our support walkers will assist to navigate over, around any obstacles.

♿ Accessibillty and Challenge Rating: This location is suitable for mobility scooter/ powerchair users and manual wheelchair users. It is one of the safest and easily accessible of routes and has minimal incline or uneven terrain. The challenge rating of this walk is level 1. Explanations of our challenge ratings can be found on our website.

👨‍🦯 Is this walk suitable for those with those with physical, learning, or mental health needs? This walk is suitable for most physical, learning, and mental health needs. Support and carers welcome. Equipment can be provided for those with visual or hearing impairments, as well as an Outdoor Rollator with seat (please let us know in advance). Wheeled Equipment or Seated Rollators are recommended for ambulatory participants who may struggle with the distance.

🚸 What ages is this suitable for? All ages are welcome.

🚂 Is this walk accessible via public transport? Nearest Train station is Dover Priory, or buses serving Dover Town Centre.

🅿 Is there parking? Yes. Maison Dieu Car Park. 3 hours free for blue badge holders. Various costs on RINGO app. for non blue badge holders.

🏞 What is the terrain like on this walk? The terrain is flat with tarmac surface, some pavements and may be crossing some cobble stones.

🚽 Are there toilets nearby? Riverside Centre has a disabled accessible toilet. Nearest Changing Places is at Dover Leisure Centre.

🐕 Is this walk dog-friendly? Support pets and well-behaved dogs welcome. Well-behaved dogs need to be kept on leads throughout the walk. Only support dogs allowed in the Riverside Centre. Please notify the host if participants may be afraid of dogs in advance.

☕ Is there somewhere to get refreshments? Please bring a bottle of water with you. Hot and cold drinks are available at Riverside Centre.

🪑 Is there seating options along the route? Occasional seating opportunities . We can offer the seated Rollator, seated tripod walking stick, if needed. Please let us know before the event.

🙏 Is there an opportunity to break for prayer if needed? We accommodate any additional needs to take a break for prayer, meditation, and mindfulness. If specific prayer times need to be observed, this should be communicated to the walk leader and we can suggest a suitable location en route if needed.

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Screen Reader Users

Please email us at info@wildwithwheels to reserve your place if you experience any difficulty using the booking facility on Eventbrite.

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📷 Photos or videos are taken during the event for promotional and marketing purposes across the Kent Downs National Landscape, Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark, North Downs Way National Trail and Wild With Wheels. Please notify the walk leader of your preferences and complete the consent form here.

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This event is part of the North Downs Way National Trail and Kent Downs National Landscape’s Putting Down Routes Project.

The Putting Down Routes project seeks to encourage new audiences from under-represented communities to the North Downs Way National Trail, as well as upgrading and enhancing parts of the trail so they are more accessible to a wider range of people.

The project aims to position the North Downs Way National Trail as a safe, inclusive and accessible destination where all are welcome.

Putting Down Routes is a collaborative project between the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Downs Way National Trail, working with partners Black Girls Hike and Wild With Wheels. Putting Downs Routes is funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes.

Host or Publisher North Downs Way National Trail