Canterbury Group Walks Prog

WALKS

Walks Programme

1 We would not expect you to join us if you have recently experienced COVID-19 symptoms or been in contact with somebody who has.

2. To make things easier for leaders we would ask you to send a text message before 7pm on the day prior to the walk although this is not essential. If you book in advance, the leader will be able to notify you directly of any last minute changes.

3. Although a pub/cafe may be included as part of the walk you should ALWAYS bring sufficient food and drink.

Advise for walkers

Please bring suitable clothing and footwear
Dogs on leads are allowed unless otherwise stated
Please car share or travel by public transport where possible
It is advisable to carry a drink and a snack even when a pub-stop is planned
ALL WALKERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY
All walks are circular and start at 10am unless otherwise stated.
Check website for any last minute changes

WALK LEADER DOCUMENTS

"Aide Memoir for Leaders C19" - "Walk register template C19" - "Risk Assessment Form" - "Incident report form"

If anyone encounters a problem with a public right of way then report it to KCC. Report a Fault

WINTER WALKS PROGRAMME 2023/2024 Dates other than Sunday are highlighted.

DATE & TIME	DESCRIPTION	LEADER/CONTACT	START(POSTCODE/GRID REF) & OTHER INFORMATION
OCTOBER
Sun 22nd 10am	11 mile full day walk from Egerton. Morning via Newland Green, Soitherden and Ulcombe. Return via Greensand Way. A mixture of open farmland and woods with some stiles and few gentle hills. Please bring a picnic. Possible pub stop for drinks.	Nick and Mollie 07954 377247	Meet Egerton CP. TN27 9DS (TR066473)
Sun 22nd 10am	5.5 mile half day walk from Crundale Church. Walk via Marriage Farm to the Crown and then the downs back to the church.	Mike 07525 167365	Meet St Mary’s Church, Crundale. CT4 7EH.
Sun 29th 10am	8 mile long half day walk from Bishopsbourne. Walking through orchards and woods with some hills. Bring a picnic.	Ross 07962 810138	Meet at Bishopsbourne Church CT4 5JB.

DATE & TIME	DESCRIPTION	LEADER/CONTACT	START(POSTCODE/GRID REF) & OTHER INFORMATION
NOVEMBER
Sun 5th 10am	5 mile morning walk from Lower Hardres followed by AGM at 1:00pm Walking via Petham and Swarling Manor. Great views of the Petham Valley and Chartham Downs.	David R 07341 273715	Lower Hardres village hall CP. CT4 5NP A light lunch will be provided see newsletter for details.
Sun 12th 10am	10 mile full day walk from Wingham. Walking through Staple, Chillenden and Goodnestone. Fairly flat walk with a few stiles. Picnic lunch. Possible pub stop at Goodnestone for drinks.	Andy F 07833 580821	Meet at Wingham CP CT3 1DQ. This is free but fairly small car share if possible. Alternative parking on the street in Wingham.
Sun 12th 10am	6 mile half day walk from Lower Harbledown along the Stour Valley to Chartham Hatch. Return via North Downs Way. Varied walk through orchards and forests.	Ruth 07740 360870	The Old Coach and Horses, Church Hill, Lower Harbledown. CT2 9AB. Park on the road or bus 3x from Canterbury.
Sun 19th 10am	10 mile full day walk from Breach Downs via Denton, Woolage Green and Barham. Woodland and fields and some minor roads. Some stiles and hills. Picnic lunch. Pub open for possible drinks.	Bob 07504 909591	Breach Downs layby. (TR205486) What3words - parkland.defaults.postings Bus number 17 from Folkestone.
Sun 19th 10am	6.5 half day walk from Nonington to Woolage via Barfrestone. Easy walking mainly through woodland and fields. Couple of gentle hills.	Paul S 07867 858031	Church Street Nonington, parking on the road. Meet by the Churchyard. CT15 4LB (TR252522) What3words: thickens/actor/motivations
Sun 26th 10am	11.5 mile full day walk from Nonington. Walking mostly through fields over gently undulating chalk countryside, via Tilmanstone, Waldershare, Shepherdswell and Barfreston.	Dave M 07470 693584	Nonington by the now closed Royal Oak Pub. Parking on the road. CT15 4HT (TR256519) Picnic lunch with short stop for drinks at The Bell Shepherdswell (8 miles)
Sun 26th 10am	7 mile half day walk from Doddington. A great circuit of the northern part of the Syndale Valley. Some interesting houses/churches amid lovely countryside. Hilly but not difficult.	Alan R 07798 645141	Doddington VH, Hopes Hill Doddington. ME9 0BH (TQ934571)
DECEMBER
Sun 3rd 10am	10 mile full day walk from Barham to Selsted. Easy walking through woods and fields. Picnic lunch.	Hilary 07557 401389	Park in Valley Road near the shop. CT4 6NX
Sun 3rd 10am	5.5 morning walk from Chilham. A seasonal ‘Mistletoe walk’ passes through woodlands where we can expect to find many mistletoe boughs. A couple of climbs.	Jenny K 07791 309784	Taylor’s Hill CP, Chilham CT4 8BZ (TR066536) Trains from Canterbury West to Chilham.
Sat 9th 10am	Work up an appetite with a 5 mile morning walk followed by Christmas Lunch at The Chequers Inn at 1:00pm. All are welcome to walk but lunch MUST be pre booked (see newsletter)	Marita 07543 117323	The Chequers Inn, Stone Street Petham. CT4 5PW
Sun 10th 10am	9.5 mile full day walk from Godmersham, Via Crundale Church and Godmersham Park. Hilly route Good views after the climb. Picnic lunch.	Linda 07525 167365	Meet near Godmersham Church. Park in the lane by the wall NOT outside the Church. CT4 7DS
Sun 17th 10am	10 mile full day walk from Hawkinge. A hilly route passing Drellingore, South Alkham, Swingfield and ’Reinden Wood’	Brian C 07887 781964	Fernfield Lane, Hawkinge. Opp new build houses, off The Street from Hawkinge. CT18 7AW (TR223409)
Sun 17th 10am	6 mile half day walk from Broome Park Hotel CP. Walking across the golf course through the village of Barham. Return via Denton. Refreshments available in the hotel at the end.	Penny 07719 894960	Broome Park Hotel CP. CT4 6QX (TR218482)09.37 bus 16 from Canterbury Bus Station. Walk through the main Broome Park entrance down to the CP.
Sun31st 10am	5 mile morning walk from Challock via Pested, Molash and Kings Wood. Mixture of open fields and woodland. Pub at the end.	Linda 07525 167365	Challock Village Hall CP, Blind Lane TN25 4AU
JANUARY
Sun 7th 10am	11 mile full day walk from Stelling Minnis via Hastingleigh through rolling countryside with hills, woods and fields. Please bring a picnic. Drinks at the Bowl but they do not offer food on a Sunday.	Dave M 07470 693584	Stelling Minnis Post Office. CT4 6AS ( TR142469) Please leave room for locals to park near the shop
Sun 7th 10am	6 mile morning walk from Chilham via Down Wood, Woodside farm and Godmersham Park. One long climb.	Mike 07807 012810	Taylor’s Hill CP, Chilham CT4 8BZ (TR066536) Trains from Canterbury West to Chilham.
Sun 14th 10am	10.5 mile full day walk from Selling. A combination of woods and open farmland with some stiles. Includes a section of the North Downs Way, via Shottenden and Molash. Picnic lunch with pub stop for drinks.	NIck and Mollie 07954 377247	White Lion Pub, Selling Road. ME13 9RQ
Sun 14th 10am	6 mile half day walk from Nonington. Morning Walk in the rolling countryside and pretty villages of Nonington, Chillenden and Goodnestone.	Julia 07875 767803	Meet opposite the Royal Oak Pub, Holt Street Nonington. Park in layby or along the road. CT15 4HT
Sun 21st 10am	10.5 mile full day walk from Woodchurch. Woodland and vineyard walking with a small section through the Rare Breeds Centre in the afternoon. Pub stop The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne	Beverley 07729 850271	Woodchurch Surgery, Front Road, Woodchurch. TN26 3SF (TQ946341)
Sun 21st 10am	5 mile half day walk from Harbledown. Easy walking through orchards and woods.	Hilary 07557 401389	Meet in Summer Hill by St Michael’s and All Angels Church. Park on the road. CT2 8NW
Sun28th 10am	6 mile half day walk from Stelling Minnis. Moderate walk through woods and fields, passing through Bossingham and past Stelling Minnis Church. No dogs please.	Jenny K 07791 309784	Stelling Minnis Post Office. CT4 6AS ( TR142469) Please leave room for locals to park near the shop
FEBUARY
Sun 4th 10am	Full/half day from Wye (6 + 4.5) Morning will be via Soakham Downs and afternoon via Wye Downs. Some hills but hopefully good views. Picnic lunch time for drinks in a local pub/cafe. Note afternoon start 1:15pm	Linda 07525 167365	Meet Wye Church. Free cp and parking on the road. TN25 5BL (TR054 468) Train to Wye short walk to the Church.
Sun 11th 10am	11 mile full day walk from Farthing Common. Walk down to Stowting then climbing back up to Brabourne Downs with some wide ranging views. Picnic lunch at Hastingleigh with possible drinks at the Bowl Inn (if open). Return via Lymbridge, WestWood and Skeete. This walk is hilly and some of the flinty tracks are rough underfoot. Worth the effort for the lovely countryside.	Julia 07875 767803	Farthing common CP, off the B2068 (Stone Street) CT18 8DH (TR137404)
Sun 11th 10am	6 mile half day walk from Victory Wood. Mixture of woodland and open countryside. We will visit the Link Sculpture at the top of the ridge with fine views across Kent and the Thames Estuary.	Marita 07534 117323	Victory Wood CP CT5 3AH. Dargate Road Yorkletts. (off the A299 Thanet Way near the Shell Garage between Highstreet Road and Dargate Road)
Sun 18th 10am	11 mile full day walk from Hawkinge. Walking out to Elham via Paddlesworth and Shuttlesfield for lunch stop. Return via Densole. Pub and tea room available in Elham.	Nick and Mollie 07954 377247	Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue. CT18 7FP
Sun 25th 10am	11 mile full day walk from Appledore following the Royal Military Canal, passing vineyards and woodlands. Picnic lunch Woodchurch. Pub for drinks.	Brian 07887 781964	Meet Appledore Village Hall CP. TN26 2AE (TQ955297)
Sun 25th 10am	6.5 mile walk from Sandwich. A pleasant walk through countryside to the beach, passing a bird observatory on the return.	Ruth 07740 360870	Grazen Salts CP(free Sundays) Strand Street, CT13 9HN (TR329586) Bus 43 from Canterbury.

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