Enjoy the great outdoors

The Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project develop facilities and opportunities for disabled people to participate in outdoor pursuits.

There are regular countryside activities you can join in with across the county including cycling, climbing, canoeing, archery and sailing. For more information, contact Paul Panton on 01732 525433 or email paul.panton@kent.gov.uk.

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, near Tunbridge Wells, offers outdoor pursuits for people of all abilities.

Carroty Wood Adventure Centre in Tonbridge offers outdoor pursuits for people of all abilities.

Walking

Health walks for people of all abilities are being run in association with the Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project, and focus on using the countryside to promote a healthy lifestyle.

They are presently being run at Bedgebury Pinetum in Goudhurst and Brockhill Country Park, near Hythe.

Branching Out is a mixed ability walking group, running regular walks and outings to a variety of countryside sites (primarily within a 25 mile radius of Maidstone, although they are hoping to form additional groups to cover more of the county in the future). You can also search for 'Easy Access' walks under 'Overall walk grade' on the Explore Kent guided walks search.

The Canterbury branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society Walking Group arrange walks every month. They are social occasions with gentle exercise, and include a pub lunch or cream tea.

The Disabled Ramblers Association annually organises and runs a programme of supported disabled rambles across the country. Further information and a programme of events can be found on their website.