Our story
About Dry Miles
A community and movement based in Kent showing that sober living doesn’t mean missing out.
Sober living keeps giving.
What Dry Miles is
Dry Miles started from a simple idea: getting sober doesn’t mean life has to get boring.
It’s a community for people who want to get out, do something different, meet people and have a good time without alcohol or drugs being part of it.
Most of what we do is based around the coast and outdoors in Kent. We go for walks, get in the sea, try new things, grab a coffee and have a chat.
Sometimes it’s a bigger ticketed event like a silent disco or a mini festival; sometimes it’s just a few people getting together and doing something fun.
There’s no membership, no joining fee and no pressure to share your story. You don’t have to explain why you’re here or how long you’ve been sober. Just come along; get involved as much or as little as you want.
Sober living keeps giving.
Who it’s for
Dry Miles is for anyone who wants to experience life without alcohol or drugs.
That might be:
- Someone in recovery
- Someone who is sober
- Someone who is sober-curious
- Someone who just wants to do something without alcohol being involved
You don’t have to fit into a particular box. You don’t have to have a certain amount of time sober. You just have to want to be part of something positive.
What we believe in
At the heart of Dry Miles is connection, adventure, wellbeing and building a life you don’t want to escape from.
Connection
Getting sober can sometimes feel lonely, and meeting people in the same position can make a huge difference. Dry Miles is about having people around you, whether that’s through a walk, a coffee, a conversation or simply being part of a group.
Adventure
Sobriety has opened up a whole world of things to do. Walking, surfing, swimming, sea dips, exploring new places and trying things I probably wouldn’t have done before.
You don’t have to climb a mountain or jump in freezing water: it’s about getting out there and making some memories.
Wellbeing
Looking after yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. Getting outside, moving your body, eating well, resting, laughing and spending time with good people can all make a difference.
A life you don’t want to escape from
For me, this is what Dry Miles is really about.
It’s not about constantly thinking about what you can’t have anymore. It’s about building a life that you actually enjoy being in.
My Story
I’m Ella, the person behind Dry Miles, and I’ve been sober for over five years.
I’ve always been a bit of a nomad. I love travelling, being outdoors, keeping active and trying new things. I’ve travelled through Australia, Vietnam and Portugal, and I’m happiest when I’m somewhere new, outside, or doing something that makes a good story.
My journey to sobriety wasn’t a straightforward one. Like many people, I went through difficult periods with addiction and my mental health before reaching a point where I knew something needed to change.
Getting sober gave me the opportunity to start building a life that felt like mine again.
I wanted to find the things that made me feel alive. I wanted freedom. I wanted to travel, surf, get outside, meet new people and reconnect with the things that had always brought me joy, like playing football, exploring new places and simply being present.
Slowly, I began discovering that sobriety wasn’t about giving things up. It was about getting things back.
For my first sober birthday, I flew to Australia and jumped out of a plane.
The following year, I started Dry Miles.
I created it because I wanted to show that sobriety doesn’t have to mean missing out. I once thought getting sober meant that life would become smaller, quieter or less exciting.
For me, the opposite has been true.
Sobriety has given me the opportunity to discover new things, make memories, meet people and build a life I genuinely want to be part of.
That’s what Dry Miles is about.
Finding out what you get back.
Because…
Sober living keeps giving.
What we are not
Dry Miles is a community, not a service. It does not provide treatment, therapy, medical advice or clinical support of any kind, and nothing here is a substitute for them.
If you are looking for that kind of help, your GP or a registered provider is the right place to start. There are some signposts on our contact page.