River Dipping on the River Dour- Barton Path

Event Date: 27/08/2026 10:00 - 12:00

Free Event

Booking not required

This event is part of WCCP's Summer Festival and is suitable for families with children aged 5 years +.This is a drop in event, join us any time between 10am-12pm.

Come along to explore the incredible underwater world of the River Dour at Barton Path!

Ranger Jasmine will be on hand to help you catch some of the creatures that call the River Dour home and assist with identification. How many freshwater shrimps can you catch? Will you be quick enough to net a fish?

A great opportunity to learn more about this beautiful chalk river and go for a paddle!

Please wear shoes that can get wet or wellies/water shoes, footwear is essential for anyone wishing to paddle in the river. A change of clothes is also recommended. 

Please note- if the conditions are not safe for entering the river on the day of the event, river dipping may take place from the riverbank instead.

This event is suitable for those aged 5+. Children must be accompanied at all times.

This is a drop-in event, just turn up any time between 10am and 12pm, no need to book. This is a FREE event with donations gratefully appreciated.

Meeting point:

Barton Path at end of Limes Road, Dover CT16 2NA

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Parking:

There is limited parking on Limes Road and on other surrounding residential streets- please park considerately.

Dogs:

Dogs are not allowed at this event.

Toilets:

Please note there are no toilets on site.

Accessibility:

This event is partially accessible. There may be some areas which are difficult to navigate for wheelchair users. If you would like to know more information please email us on wccp@dover.gov.uk with the subject line of the event title. Thank you.

Weather and clothing:

Please bring water shoes or wellies to paddle in the water with and a change of clothes.

Please wear appropriate clothing for the days weather: consider sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water if the weather is warm but ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly and bring waterproofs for the everchanging British weather.

Event Location - River Dour

The River Dour is a chalk stream which flows from Kearsney to Dover docks. The chalk stream habitat of the Dour is globally rare and the crystal-clear waters support an abundance of wildlife.

The river is easily accessible from Dover town centre and is a ten-minute walk from Dover Priory train station. The four mile signposted ‘River Dour Greenway’ trail follows the river from sea to source as it passes through the town of Dover and ends at the village of Temple Ewell. The river can also be easily accessed while visiting Pencester Gardens in Dover and Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens in Kearsney.

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