Heights Not Weights: The No-Gym Gym Club

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.

Sessions are led by Primal Runners – friendly coaches trained to support all abilities and backgrounds.

Who?

Everyone aged 16+ 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 walk to 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 on the following dates:

Autumn 2025

Sun 7 Sep 2025

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Sun 12 Oct 2025

Spring 2026

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Sun 29 Mar 2026

Sun 19 Apr 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.