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DATE & TIME
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DESCRIPTION
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LEADER/CONTACT
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START(POSTCODE/GRID REF) & OTHER INFORMATION
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NOVEMBER
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Sun 7th
10am
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5.5 half day walk
through Whitehill woods and across orchards towards Bishopsbourne. Followed
by AGM at 2:00pm
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Hilary
07557 401389
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Lower Hardres Village Hall, TR147533, CT4 5NP
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Sun 14th
10am
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11.6 full day walk from Chilham starting and ending on the
NDW. Explore paths between Chartham and Godmersham and in between, with a
choice of great picnic stops. Some testing hills , a few stiles
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Alan R
07798 645141
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Chilham CP, Taylors Hill TQ067536, CT4 8DD.
Bus or train to Chilham
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Sun 14th
10am
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5.5 mile half day walk from Aylesham via Womenswold and
Nonington. A varied town and country route
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Brian
07887 781964
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Aylesham railway station car park, Ackholt Road
CT3 3AS
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Sun 21st
10am
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11 mile full day walk from Aldington, through fields,
woods and along the Royal Military Canal and some minor roads. Gentle slopes with some gates and stiles.
Watch out for the smugglers that used to operate in this area.
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Bob
07504 909591
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Park opposite the Walnut Tree PH. TR063366,
TN25 7DT
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Sun 21st
10am
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6.5 mile half day walk
from Selling Station to Perry Wood via Shottenden, walking through
Orchards, woods and fields. Some steep hills.
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Ruth
07740 360870
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Park Selling Railway Station, TR052752, ME13 9FF.
Trains from Canterbury East/Faversham
Meet outside the
tea room.
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Sun 28th
10am
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10 mile full day from Wye via the Crown and Hastingleigh
with great views.
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Linda
07525 167365
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Wye Church TN25 5BL
(TR055467) Parking in road or free cp. Pub is now open.
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Sun 28th
10am
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6 mile half day walk
from Sandwich along the river and through countryside to the reach
passing a bird observatory on the return.
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Ruth
07740 360870
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Meet outside the Salutation Garden Gate TR334582, CT13 9EW. Free parking at Gazen Salts
CP CT13 9HN. Charges apply at the Quay CP outside the gardens.
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DECEMBER
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Sun 5th
10am
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11 mile full day walk from Challock , Hilly with a section
of the North Downs Way. Great views over Westwell and Eastwell Park
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Julia
07875 767803
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Challock Village hall CP TR010505, TN25
4AU
Picnic Lunch
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Sun 5th
10am
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7 mile half day walk from Chilham eastwards, part on NDW,
part SVW and part others, a doorway (!) and some rushing waters
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Alan R
07798 645141
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Chilham CP, Taylors Hill TQ067536, CT4 8DD
Bus or train to Chilham.
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Sat 11th
10am
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Work up an appetite with a
5.5 half day walk with great views to the coast. Followed by Christmas
Lunch at 1:00pm
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Marita
07534 117323
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Chestfield Barn, Whitstable CT5 3LU
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Sun 12th
10am
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10 mile full day walk
from Sandown Castle. A blast of winter sea air from the ruins of
Sandown Castle! We walk along the seashore and across the golf links to
Sandwich, returning via the bird reserve at Worth.
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Cliff
07734 202262
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Sandown Castle - North of Deal. Park in nearby roads.
TR376543, CT14 6QU
Sandwiches in
Sandwich! Pubs/restaurants and fish and chips available.
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Sun 12th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Chilham - A ‘Mistletoe Walk’ -
we can expect to find bunches of mistletoe on some of the trees as we walk to
Godmersham and return along the opposite side of the Stour Valley.
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Jenny K
07791 309784
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Chilham CP, Taylors Hill TQ067536, CT4 8DD
Bus or train to Chilham.
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Sun 19th
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Full day walk - No walk
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Sun 19th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Selling School CP through fields
via Lees Court and Rabbit Valley. A few stiles and hills.
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Penny
07719 894960
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Selling School CP, TR147533, ME13 9RQ
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Sun 26th
10am
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Boxing day walk - 6m morning walk via Dane Street, Kings
wood and Godmersham Park with great views.
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Linda
07525 167365
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Chilham CP, Taylors Hill TQ067536, CT4 8DD
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Thur 30th
10am
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7 mile morning walk from Walmer - Walk of Christmas with a
moderate walk along the coast, through woodlands (where we may find a
Christmas surprise) and across fields.
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Jenny K
07791 309784
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Kingsdown Road, free CP, Walmer at the end of Granville
Road. TR379485, CT14 7LU
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JANUARY
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Sun 2nd
10am
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Fig 8 full/half day walk from St Nicholas-at-Wade. Flat
land and open sky. Afternoon starts at 13:45pm. Picnic in St Nicholas. There
is a pub and shop.
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Chris B
07855 898234
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Meet in Potten Street Road (North of the A299), by the
foot bridge and Hedgend Industrial Estate . TR266672, CT7 0NB
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Sun 9th
10am
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9 miles full day walk
from Charing. Hilly with a mixture of woodlands, open views and
attractive properties. Picnic stop Stalisfield Green
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Brian C
07887 781964
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Charing Railway Station CP TN27 0JA. Sunday parking £1.00 (recommend via APCOA phone app)
The pub currently operates as an advance booking table
service restaurant so don't rely on the use of any of their facilities.
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Sun 9th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Lower Hardres, open country with
a few stiles and hills.
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Penny
07719 894960
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Lower Hardres Village Hall, TR147533, CT4 5NP
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Sun 16th
10am
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10 mile full day walk from Sandwich - fairly flat walk
taking in The Stour riverbank, a view of Richborough Roman Fort and a section
of the Stour Valley Walk. Returning via Ash and Marshborough
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Dave M
07470 693584
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Gazen Salts CP, Strand Street Sandwich (free on Sundays)
TR329586 CT13 9HN
Bus 43 from Canterbury - Picnic lunch.
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Sun 16th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from the Chequer Inn, Ash via Staple
and Barnsole.
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Richard S
07443 860356
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Chequer Inn, Chequer Lane, Ash CT3 2ET
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Sun 23rd
10am
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Full/Half fig 8 walk from Boughton. (5.5m plus 5m). Morning towards Dunkirk
towards Blean Wood with stunning views across the Swale, then through
Dargate, Hernhill and Mount Ephraim. After lunch, we will explore the
countryside to the west of Boughton via the ‘Coffin Trail’ to Boughton Church
and then Iron Hill
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Cliff
07734 202262
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Meet at The Queens Head pub, Boughton ME13 9BH
Parking in The Street .
Bus no 3 from Canterbury or Favresham.
Lunch at the Queens Head or picnic in Boughton rec.
Afternoon starts at
1:30pm
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Sun 30th
10am
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10 mile full day walk from Barham towards Selsted. Mainly
fields and woods so likely to be muddy. No pub stop so please bring a picnic.
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Hilary
07557 401389
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Meet at Barham village green CT4
6NX
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Sun 30th
10am
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7 mile half day walk
from Selling Railway Station. A very attractive walk in the Kent
Downs, AONB, through Orchards, woodland and open countryside. Excellent views
from Perry Wood pulpit. Some stiles and steep climbs.
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Andrew
07759 839128
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Selling Railway Station, TR052752, ME13 9FF.
Trains from Canterbury East/Faversham
Tea room at the end - former pub Sondas Arms
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FEBRUARY
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Sun 6th
10am
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12 mile full day walk from Capel le Ferne, village hall to
Paddlesworth with some stiles and great views across the channel.
Picnic lunch with a short stop at the Cat & Custard
Pot for a drink.
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Nick and Mollie
07954 377247
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Capel le Ferne Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue TR249388, CT18 7LX
Park on the road.
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Sun 6th
10am
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6.5 mile half day walk from Chilham. A very picturesque
walk in the Kent Downs, AONB with good views across the Stour Valley. Passing
historic Chilham Castle, Godmersham Park House and Chilham Watermill. One
steep hill and one stile, otherwise easy walking.
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Andrew
07759 839128
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Chilham Lower CP, off A252. TR066536 CT4 8DD
Tea Room and Pub at the end.
Bus or train to Chilham
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Sun 13th
10am
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12.5 mile full day walk from Ash to Sandwich, fairly flat,
open sky and could be muddy.
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Chris B
07855 898234
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Meet by the CO-OP, TR285584, CT3
2EW Parking in the cp opposite.
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Sun 13th
10am
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6.4 mile half day walk from Harbledown through Chartham
Hatch to Bigbury returning via Blean Woods
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Richard S
07443 860356
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Old Coach and Horses, Church Hill Harbledown
CT2 9AB
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Sun 20th
10am
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10.5 mile full day walk
from Wye Downs. Along the North Downs Way to Stowting with vast views
across the coastal plain to the sea and back to Brabourne church and Troy
Town. Steep climb at the end around the Devil’s Kneading trough. Some
possibly awkward stiles en route.
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Cliff
07734 202262
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Meet Wye Downs Nature Reserve CP £3.00 voluntary charge. TN25 5HX (nearest) TR077456. Pub
stop, possibly the Tiger Inn.
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Sun 20th
10am
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6.5 mile half day walk from Lyminge. A hilly walk through
lovely countryside going towards Farthing Common with great views on a clear
day.
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Rosemary
07445 494948
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Lyminge Library CP. TR164411, CT18 8HS
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Sun 27th
10am
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11 mile full day
varied walk from Boughton taking in the villages of Hernhill and
Graveney and the picturesque creek and market town of Faversham . Return via
Boughton church. Lunch options at
Standard Quay in Faversham
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Bev
07729 850271
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Meet at The Queens Head pub, Boughton ME13 9BH
Parking either in The Street or Boughton Village Hall CP
(entrance through the recreation ground off Bull Lane ME13 9AH)
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Sun 27th
10am
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5 mile morning walk from Herne Bay to Reculver. Leisurely
coastal walk with gentle slopes and some steps. Bring your own elevenses or
use the cafe at Reculver.
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Julia
07875 767803
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Start at sea level on the promenade in front of King’s
Hall, Beacon Hill Herne Bay CT6 6BA Park along Beacon Hill Road.
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