Dartford Borough Council Walk & Talk Groups are free, short, accessible and sociable walks that last around 30-90 minutes. They aim to help people get the most out of walking for their physical and mental health, plus they provide a great opportunity to meet new people!
The walks are FREE to take part in and are led by trained Health Walk Leaders. They are great for people getting little or no exercise or who are recovering from or suffering from an illness.
Walkers of any age or ability are welcome at these weekly walks. Just dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.
For more information on Health Walks please contact the Healthy Living Team on 01322 343067.
- Healthy Living Walk Mondays, 10am. This is a transition walk. Various starting and finishing points.
- Darenth Country Park Walk Tuesdays, 10.30am. Starting and finishing in the Darent Valley Hospital reception area
- Swanscombe Castle Hill Walk Tuesdays, 12:30. Starting and finishing at The Blue Bean Coffee Co in Swanscombe Castle Hill. This walk is takes about 40-45 minutes.
- Dartford Heath Walk Tuesdays, 10am. Starting and finishing at Upper Heath Lane. This walk takes you around Dartford Heath. The walk is generally 45-90 minutes.
- Greenhithe Walk Wednesdays, 10:30am. Starting and finishing at 'The Place' Community Café at St Mary's Greenhithe, London Road.
- Stone Pavilion Walk Thursdays, 9:30am. Starting and finishing at Lizzie's Cafe. This walk takes you around Stone and vicinity. After the walk you can meet up for a coffee & chat. Suitable for people who are looking to be more active.
- Central Park Walk Thursdays, 11:30am. Starting and finishing at the War Memorial outside Central Park, Dartford
- Swanscombe Walk Fridays, 10am. Starting and finishing outside the Old Fire Station, Church Street, Swanscombe.
- Swanscombe - Castle Hill Walk Sundays, 9am. Starting and finishing at Castle Hill Community Centre, Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, DA10 1AD. A 30-40 minute walk around the new development at Castle Hill. The majority of the walk is on paved pathways and is suitable for pushchairs. The walk is run by 'Active Church'. Walkers are welcome to stay for a light, healthy breakfast and a short interactive presentation on spiritual health from a Christian perspective.