26 April at 09:00
Heights Not Weights:
Free outdoor sessions to help you feel better, move more, connect with nature, and meet new people—no gym needed!
Come and join us for relaxed, friendly group movement sessions at Dover's Western Heights.
Hike, stretch, breathe, run, and enjoy nature together. It’s all about feeling good in your body and mind, with no pressure and no cost.
We’ll help you learn how to use the Western Heights as a free outdoor gym, so you can make the most of this amazing landscape and keep moving in a way that feels good for you, both during the sessions and on your own.
There will be plenty of chances to connect with others, with sessions designed to help you meet people and feel part of something positive. Even better, we hope you’ll keep exercising together between sessions, exploring the Heights with new friends and supporting each other along the way.
Dont fancy the full four hours? Not a problem! There's a natural break halfway through the session, and we completely understand if you'd rather call it a day at that point. The most important thing to us is that you feel happy and comfortable.
WHO?
Sessions are led by Primal Runners – friendly coaches trained to support all abilities and backgrounds.
Everyone is welcome, especially if you:
Feel stressed, lonely, or stuck indoors
Want to get moving but don’t like gyms
Are new to Dover or new to speaking English
Just want to try something different
Please note: These are active sessions. The route around the Western Heights is steep and requires good mobility. If you have any questions about accessibility, please get in touch. We're happy to help you work out if the sessions will be suitable for you.
WHAT?
Each session includes:
A welcome chat
A walk or run through nature
Simple body movement (no equipment needed)
Breathing and calming exercises
Time to talk, share, and connect
No experience or fancy gear is needed. Just wear some trainers and comfortable clothes to move in.
WHERE?
Meet us at The Rings in Dover's Market Square. We’ll head up to the Western Heights together.
There is pay-and-display parking available in Dover town centre. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, a 5-minute walk from the Market Square, and Stagecoach buses stop nearby in Pencester Road and Priory Street.
Postcode | CT16 1NU
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WHEN?
All sessions run from 10am - 2pm (with the option to finish at 12pm) on the following dates:
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Sun 26 Apr 2026
Sun 31 May 2026
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Sun 26 Jul 2026
Sun 30 Aug 2026
THIS EVENT IS PART OF ENGLISH HERITAGE'S REACHING GREATER HEIGHTS PROJECT.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Reaching Greater Heights is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to restore historic chalk grasslands at Dover Castle and Western Heights, protect rare wildlife and heritage, and empower local communities through volunteering, learning, and activities.
