This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. When you want to get out but just need that bit of motivation or some company, there are plenty of walking groups in Kent to give you a good start. This walk takes visitors through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The village of Wye grew on the banks of the Stour at a crossing point or ford and this area is still an important hub of the village today. A beautiful 3-hour walk that links Chartwell with Emmetts Garden. Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kent? Continue to Crampton Tower and onto the seafront at Broadstairs with its Dickens House Museum, celebrating the authors long association with the Kentish coastal town. Hastingleigh - Evington - Bodsham - Hassell Street - Little Coombe - Hastingleigh. Carry on along Mercery Lane and on to The Old Buttermarket. Depending on your route choice, you might pass through the Kemsing Natural Reserve which is home to several species of rare orchid. When you reach a crossing road, bear left towards Wye village, the church and back to the start of the walk. Grid reference : TR 05415 46902. 3.4 miles/5.4km | 2 hours | easymoderate. Of course, Kent's also home to the iconic North Downs Way. Enjoy huge, sweeping views across the county and discover some of the features in the landscape that make this such a captivating place. Crown copyright and database rights 2022. This is a flat walk of 1.2 miles, with various points of interest including Hadlow Tower, and a pond which is home to an abundance of plant and wildlife. Not quite 12 miles but rain was threatening! There is plenty of wildlife to enjoy plus an atmospheric woodland of ancient yews and some beautiful views. Head towards Britannia Inn, then follow the boardwalk over the spit. View across farmland from up on the downs whereareyousimon, Flickr CC. Eat and drink Battle has numerous bars, pubs and cafes catering for many tastes. With the pleasant, weather-boarded houses of cobbled Upper Upnor High Street behind you, follow the signs for the Saxon Shore Way as it skirts the brick wall of Upnor Castle (closed in winter). - Sweet chesnuts Starting point in Chiddingstone (Kent) This circular walk guides the keen wildlife watcher and enthusiast to some of the best local spots to see special species like the nightingale. wide with good surface. Follow the banks of the River Eden and the River Medway and along delightful paths and lanes, through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural, The sheer variety of landscapes from patchwork fields and small hamlets to steep sided woodland valleys and fast flowing streams makes the 27.5 miles Tunbridge, Discover panoramic views and hidden hamlets along the path of the 90 miles long distance High Weald Landscape Trail which runs through the famous Are, The Way of St Augustine is approximately 17 miles long connecting the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate to historic Canterbury, following the footsteps of, Imagine stepping back in time and discovering the coastline of the garden of England as it stood more than 1600 years ago. You will pass through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common and the pretty hamlet of French Street. The 160 miles, Discover ancient castles and historic villages and some of Kent's finest wildlife sites along the 28 mile Medway Valley Walk, which runs from Tonbridge to. Livesey Street is a track. Along the way, you will be able to enjoy views from Rochester Bridge, and the towering remains of the Norman castle, before passing Rochester Cathedral. This high-level circular walk follows the path taken by the protesters and leads to the . The students were signalled into position until exactly the right shape was achieved then barrow loads of turf and soil could be dug out of the hill. Copyright | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Statement, A - Z The most popular and difficult trail in Kent is Dover and Margaret's Cliff Circular with a 4.6-star rating from 17 reviews. Peak Bagging This short walk has revealed a few of the features of Kents classic downland landscape: chalk, water, agriculture, small settlements and grand views. The wide expanse of shingle beach with its industrial power station is a draw for bohemian artists and writers. Romney Street - Courtfield Wood - Eastdown - Great Wood - Paine's Farm - Rowdon Hill - The North Downs Way - Rowdow Wood - Shorehill Farm - Otford Manor - Fab's Wood - Cotman's Ash - Summeryards Wood - Knockmill Wood - Highfield Piggery - Little East Hill Farm - Broom Wood - Romney Street. Experience some fantastic views along the high chalk cliffs at the edge of the North Downs which form part of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Please upgrade to the latest version to use this website. Hucking and North Downs Way, 94. Earn different levels of certificate depending on your length of walk Bronze (5km),Silver (7.5km)andGold (10km). Cowden Station and Trugger's Gill (5.4 miles), 77. Tread the 108-mileGreensand Waythrough ancient woods, the Kent Downs AONB and bluebell groves, past magnificent historic homes, including mesmerizing Knole. Sissinghurst Are you looking for a walk in Kent that is filled with culture and history or a day away from it all out in the isolated and beautiful Romney Marsh? Whilst not strictly all within Kent, (the Tunbridge wells circular walk hops across the border into East Sussex) it's a great walk. Otford - The North Downs Way - Otford Mount - Hillydeal Wood - Rowdow Hill - Rowdow Wood - Shorehill Farm - Otford Manor - Fab's Wood - Cotman's Ash - Summeryards Wood - Knockmill Wood - Highfield Piggery - Little East Hill Farm - Broom Wood - Romney Street - Courtfield Wood - Eastdown - Great Wood - Paine's Farm - Greenhill Wood - Otford. Look out for the distinctive tops of the oast house. http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_region.php?region_id=7. Fast forward to just 60 million years ago, and in the same phase of mountain building that created The Alps, massive, thick layers of chalk rock werewere pushed up into a huge dome that covered most of south-east England. Walk Search Marsh Green and Starborough Castle, 45. Enjoy a picturesque circular walk from Ightham to Oldbury Hill, passing through an area of mixed woodland as well as fish ponds and an old quarry. Chartwell is Churchill's family home and garden, which is open to visitors. From the car park, follow the path towards Sissinghurst Castle. This circuit covers a number of terrains, including tarmac, grass, and woodland, and includes just one stile. Kent is famous for its iconic White Cliffs of Dover, and while these sublime rock faces are certainly worth exploring, there are many other parts of the county that shouldn't be missed. That Pegwell Bay, in Kent, was the site of a Roman invasion five decades before the birth of Jesus? Alternatively, you may use, London Beach Country Hotel, Spa & Golf Club, Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20, an IHG hotel. 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Continue north along the main road to a black house with yellow window frames, once home to Derek Jarman. There are extended paths to explore if you wish to shorten or lengthen your route. Just down the road from Knole Park is Ightam Mote. A circular walk from the pretty village of Boxley near Maidstone in Kent. Kent. Lush grasslands, woodlands, marshes, peat bog, generous orchards and Kent villages make the Stour Valley one of the best-loved walks in the county. A walk in this paradise can see you marvel at Canterbury Cathedral one moment and meandering alongside the White . Dover to Deal walking route and map Marlpit Hill They should have books and maps covering Kent. This is a lovely out and back coastal route that takes you from St. Margaret's Bay to the Dover Patrol Monument and along the Cliffs of Dover. Photo Gallery A walk through the beautiful landscape of Knole Park, a short stroll from Sevenoaks town centre. Get the very best of Wanderlustby signing up to our newsletters, full of travel inspiration, fun quizzes, exciting competitions and exclusive offers. And we have a specialist Facebook group covering traffic and travel across the south east, where we provide the latest updates from any incidents on the roads or trains. Retrace your steps to the road, where abandoned railway carriages have been converted into homes. Known as The Garden of England, Kents delightful rolling countryside is softened by apple orchards and hop fields and dotted with the distinctive Kentish oast houses. See more details & photos from this walk At 153 miles, the trail is the longest on this list, and has to be done in sections. A great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors as a family is to try one of the many scenic walks our beautiful county has to offer. Turn left along the top of the escarpment and stop by the commemorative stone above the Wye Crown. Offering a chance to get out into the fresh air and enjoy a taste of the countryside. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best hiking trails in Kent to suit your needs. Pause to admire Hornbeam Pollard, one of the oldest trees on the estate. Built in 1843 to mark dangerous offshore banks and also used by Marconi for the first successful trials in radio navigation, the Lighthouse is open to the public between April and October. Four Elms and Bough Beech Reservoir, 41. But if that's a bit too far, you can just enjoy Ightham Mote Estate on its own. Find out more information here for your little ones next adventure. Scotney Castle offers beautiful garden walks with flowers in bloom in the summer. This is an easy access trail of 0.7 miles across White Horse Wood Country Park in Thurnham. A circular walk from historic Wye in the Kent Downs AONB. Some twenty times in the past 2.5 million years of the Ice Age, thick ice sheets and glaciers covered much of northern Britain. The Kent coast has been Englands front line for millennia, and as this straightforward 10-mile walk takes you over the cliff tops and beaches between Dover and Deal, its past unfolds, revealing a fear of attack that stretches from the Iron Age to the Second World War. Novelist H.E. Plan your next outdoor adventure to one of 467 routes with waterfalls or scenic views. For What's On content such as the latest openings, events, and shopping news see here. This walk takes you from the picturesque village of Wye in the valley of the River Stour, up onto the ridge of the North Downs. The book features all the practical detail you need, including: fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, clear OS-based mapping for ease of use, Follow Church Street, then St Peters Footpath past Drapers Windmill, crossing the railway line. Rising up steeply from the flatland of the Kentish Weald, the North Downs offer a dramatic landscape in a relatively flat county. Bolebroke Castle, 124. Follow the green public footpath sign to return back across the shingle to the old lighthouse. The route takes you through Knole Park with glorious views across the deer park. The imposing towers of Reculver are the highlight of this walk - and the perfect picnic spot if you've packed lunch! : 208791. if (x.type === 'password') { The next highest ascent trail is Chase The Sun Bike Ride with 2,079 m of elevation gain. While its not perhaps a traditional chalk figure - like the Uffington White Horse or the Long Man of Wilmington - it represents an interesting way of using the landscape to tell a story. The walk leads you through open countryside and woodland to reach Ightham Mote and Fairlawne Estate (two estates with #5 - Ightham Mote and Knole Park Circular. Cudham & From daffodils and bluebells to roses and autumnal shades, enjoy a rainbow of colour throughout each month of the year as you walk through the West Kent countryside. Walk k131 Woodchurch from Garlinge nr Margate, Isle of Thanet. Beyond the village, the route follows peaceful paths through. Enjoy spectacular views at the White Cliffs of Dover. Home The two-and-a-half mile city walk takes in the city walls, originally built by the Romans, and the medieval centre with its ancient cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Dogs are also welcome on this route. It is lovely to walk on the beach and you will encounter favulous seafood places. Thanks! This is an enchanting city you can learn all about. Continue along the countryside path towards the Church of St Peters-in-Thanet, where medieval priests also tread. Describing itself as "a true family village pub", it is listed in the CAMRA Good Pub Guide and was one. Walmer, the White Cliffs and Dover, 69. Hill Skills Knockolt (5.3 miles), 28. These date back to the Iron Age (800BC - 43AD) when our ancestors mined these hills for their valuable iron ore to make tools and weapons. There are both cycling and walking trails which take you through Blean Woods - one of the largest areas of ancient broadleaved woodland in southern Britain, where visitors could spot the rare heath fritillary butterfly. This circular walk, on a chalk hillside above the glorious Darent Valley, takes in broadleaf woods, a grass escarpment edge with wildflowers and great views, and an ancient village with superb old cottages, pubs and a river path. We started our trip from the New Flying Horse Pub in the picturesque village of Wye. Carry on ahead, along Amage Road. The 160 mile Saxon Shore Way travels from Gravesend to Hastings in East Sussex. Walking in Kent is one of the best ways to explore the county. Autumn views south of the weald from the Kent Downs (Shutterstock). For those seeking a heritage trail from the Surrey Hills and through the Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The link is to some long walks in the Southeast. This three and a half hour walk takes you through Sandwich and the Quay, a 13th century harbour previously used for the export of wool. For help logging on, see Help > FAQs > Logging On. Of course, Kents also home to the iconic North Downs Way. Nevertheless, with its shipwrecks, forts and secret beach, this part of the Kent coast feels fantastically off the beaten track. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Trail Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Estate walk . A three hour dog friendly circular walk recommended by the National Trust starts from Chartwell and loops around to Emmets Garden. The spring flows above ground through the village before it joins the River Stour. It takes the walkerover the Weald, with vistas opening out to the surrounding countryside. Often following surfaced paths, our easy access walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Stretching for 28 miles between Seabrook in Kent and Cliff End in East Sussex, the Royal Military Canal is the third largest man-made defense structure, The 153 miles North Downs Way offers spectacular views and a fascinating heritage; passing through the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding, Download Our Kent Connected App To Find Routes At Your Fingertips. A walk in the gardens will take you past yellow tulip trees, and spindle-fruited Celastrus Arbieulatus over the doorway onto the bowling green lawn at the old castle. Over time, the roof of the dome became very weak where it was cracked and eroded away by the work of wind, weather and rivers, like a boiled egg that has had its top removed! A guidebook describing 40 walks in the county of Kent. Bates, who set The Darling Buds of May in his native Kent, described the Downs as an unfailing compass-point with a magnetism that draws you towards them. For those with younger children, Jeskyns Country Park offers a glimpse into the fairy world. The trail takes its name from the six mile railway line which runs between the towns of Canterbury and Whitstable. and the Medway, 47. The route we followed was around 4 miles and took around 2 hours, which included numerous stops for photos along the way! This 27.5 mile walk passes through the High Weal Area of Outstanding Beauty around the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. One Tree Hill and Underriver, 36. - Scotney Parkland Trail. Bitesize walking routes that are all well connected to public transport to ensure these routes are as enjoyable as they can be for your ideal day out exploring. with the house and 82 acres being bought in 1922 by Churchill. It takes the rambler through woods and parkland, providing lovely glimpses of Sissinghurst Castle, former home to writer Vita Sackville-West and politician Harold Nicolson. This 28 mile linear route along the banks of River Medway offers a diversity of landscapes from the market towns of Tonbridge and Rochester through picturesque villages and orchards. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 min to complete. Or attempt the160-mileSaxon Shore Wayarches from Gravesend to Hastings through some of Britains most compelling coastal landscapes. The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is a Registered Charity, No. During an era known as the Cretaceous (around 14590 to 665 million years ago), much of Britain was covered in warm, shallow seas. Quite a few steep sections to give you a real workout! http://khwp.org.uk/recreation/tunbridge-wells-circular-walk, http://www.kentramblers.org.uk/KentWalks/, http://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/index.php?id_sec=83&id_sub=83. We have selected some of our favourite walks and provided Your 2.5 mile walk starts from Lympne, a village rich in history which boasts a grand castle. Enjoy the Kentish countryside from the Ightham Mote estate as you walk the periphery of a large part of its 580 acres. After about 60m cross a stile on the left and walk across a field to its far corner. Mixed with the chalk from the downs, it created a high quality, free draining soil idea for growing fruit, vegetables and hops. This trail is great for hiking and walking. Continue along Watling Street, Marlowe Avenue and St Marys Street and Castle Row into Dane John Gardens. Starting at the entrance to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre, the marked route follows around Langdon Hole and Fan Point towards South Foreland Lighthouse. Just before you reach the road junction, see if you can spot the detached house on the right. After crossing a second bridge, continue through Roundshill Park Wood. Explore the abandoned fishing boats and shacks with their recycled gardens before taking the path in the direction of the house with the square tower. Their skeletons and shells compressed under the weight ofwater and of each other, formed chalk. Kearsney and St Radigund's, 84. The most popular and difficult trail in Kent is, Knole House Deer Park and Ightham Mote Circular, High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This enchanting two-mile walk includes some moderate climbs with great views to Scotney Castle. So, whenever the weather warmed, such as in brief Ice Age summers or at the start of longer warmer phases, the top layers of ice in the soil and rock thawed. Please #4 - Knole House Deer Park and Ightham Mote Circular. Keep an eye out for: Skylarks and kestrels hovering over the Downs. Hythe, Royal Military Canal, Romney Marsh and Dymchurch, 85. This trail goes around Lullingstone and the Darent Valley Path and is packed with information about the many delights to be discovered along the way. The first two miles are through woodlands Meenfield and Pilots Woods on top of a ridge separating the Darent Valley from a 'dry valley' just to the west. The walk starts just outside Edenbridge passing through the centre of the village where walkers can admire its distinctive stone bridge. Check out our page dedicated to Long Distance Walks in Kent. Do you want to stay up to date with everything that's happening across the county with KentLive? Nice trail for a weekend escape. - Ice house GPS Waypoints for Walking Over millions of years, the remains of tiny seacreatures slowly built up on the sea floor. When the lane curves sharply left, continue ahead on a narrow path alongside a tall beech hedge. This historical circular walk links two National Trust places dating to medieval times, while also taking you through the ancient woodland of Scathes Wood and into Fairlawne Estate. At approximately 5 miles (8km) in length, today's circular route is considered to be quite strenuous, with a number of steep climbs throughout. This 15 mile walk takes you through the banks of the River Eden and the River Medway through to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty. To close this message click anywhere outside this window, Can't find something? Map contains Ordnance Survey data See this list of walks, routes & maps in: Grade Order | about all of them in due course. Train from Tonbridge to Wateringbury and back. These are now occupied by local businesses, as the agricultural college closed in 2009. Peaks and Mountains With over 700 acres to explore, the National Trust property is a magnificent settings for long and short walks in every season. The High Weald in Kent and Sussex has an amazing network of footpaths, bridleways and byways (2,395km!). Discover our different types of membership, Visitors on a garden tour at Ightham Mote, Kent, Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Estate walk, Ightham Mote circular walk to Wilmot Hill, Ightham Mote circular walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote circular walk to Oldbury Hill, Climate change adaptation guidance for heritage organisations, National Trust Registered Charity 205846 Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA. While on the walk you'll be able to find out more about the long history of the Scotney Estate and also get . Whilst not strictly all within Kent, (the Tunbridge wells circular walk hops across the border into East Sussex) it's a great walk. Hosey Common and Bear right on the lane and cross the road to enter the Wye Downs National Nature Reserve. Yew, hawthorn, oak, hornbeam, silver birch, maple and ash can all be found in Knole's woodland. For the true answer, we need to think about whats under our feetChalk is a porous rock, meaning that water can pass through it. The walk incorporates Scathes Wood, the Greensand Way, Wilmot Hill and Broadhoath Wood. Log On/Accounts It's perfectly possible to follow the Medway path all along the river between Tonbridge and Maidstone and take a bus or train back. The three-mile walk circles Sissinghurst estate in the heart of the Weald. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including nightingales and nightjars. Medieval half-timber houses overlook the Stour river in Canterbury Old Town (Shutterstock). That's 10 - 12 miles or so and might still be a bit wet after the floods earlier this year. Emerging from the woods, bear left and stop above the deep valley known as the Devils Kneading Trough. Join the bridleway, passing vegetable plots and follow the waymarkers north-east, skirting Saw Lodge Wood, then east and south again to return to your starting point.

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