Marina Curve, Dover
GOGA Winter Walks - Wednesdays
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10.45 - 12.30. Booking is essential for access
The Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent CT16 1RL
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Note: Booking is Essential to avoid disappointment as places are limited! Pre-walk instructions will be sent by Wild with Wheels ([email protected]).
We will meet at the Riverside Community Centre in Dover, where hot drinks are available. Then, we will take a tour through the town and Pencester Gardens, seeing the crystal clear rare chalk stream of the River Stour, and heading to the Sea Front to see the start and end of the North Downs Way and pilgrimage route of the Via Francigena which connects Canterbury to Rome.
Our North Downs Way Ambassadors will share the history of Dover and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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.
Aļ»æs it's colder, we will be changing to a later session time of 11am to 12:30pm. We can provide blankets, hot water bottles and ponchos to keep you warm.
Highlights and Facilities
āæ Wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly.
šØāš¦Æ Suitable for all physical, learning and mental health needs (see challenge ratings below).
š« Carers welcome.
š Maison Dieu Car Park. 3 hours free for blue badge holders. Various costs on RINGO app (Location ID 3813).
š¾ Toilets nearby.
šø All ages/abilities welcome.
š³ļøāš Welcoming and friendly group.
š³ Connect with nature, wildlife, plant life and the landscape.
š Interactive and sensory with Nature, History, Geology and Folktales.
š A route with a view (White Cliffs, sea views).
š Equipment and support can be provided for Visual or Hearing impairments (please let us know in advance).
ā° 1.5 hours duration but feel free to leave when & if you need to.
šāš¦ŗ Support dogs and well-behaved dogs (and their owners) welcome (please notify the host if participants may be afraid of dogs in advance).
ā CafĆ© at start point.
š« Support and carers welcome.
š§ Meet us at the Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent CT16 1RL.
Accessibility 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... https://wildwithwheels.com/price-list#pricelist_details
Meeting Details
Meeting Point: We will meet at the Riverside Community Centre, Parking at Maison Dieu Rd Dover, Kent CT16 1RU. RingGo users can pay by calling 01304 892895, SMS 81025 (Location ID 3813).
Address: The Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent CT16 1RL
https://riversidedover.org.uk/
What3Words: easy.landed.exist
Grid Ref: TR 31769 41775
More details of the walks on our website... https://wildwithwheels.com
šø Photos are taken during the event for promotional and marketing purposes. Please notify the walk leader of your preferences.
Wild with Wheels funding is provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from Defra and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and they are supporting access to nature in Kent and GOGA (Get Out & Get Active in Action, Dover).
We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly group, led and inspired by disabled adults and children.
Questions?
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