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Walks Programme

Walks during the ‘easing’ of restrictions:

1. We do, of course, have to continue to practice ‘physical distancing’ on walks and 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. We also advise you to bring hand-sanitiser, a face covering and a glove (to avoid touching gates and stiles etc).

3. We have decided to limit the groups to 20 and need to set up a booking system to ensure that we keep within that limit. So, we ask that you do not phone leaders, but send a text message before 7pm on the day prior to the walk. Leaders’ mobile phone numbers have been included for this purpose and you will be informed should the walk be fully booked. Of course, if you have to cancel, we would expect you to inform the leader.

4. Almost certainly pubs will be closed or operating under some form of constraint, so pub lunch-stops will be affected and folk attending full day walks will need to bring picnics and sufficient drinks for the day.

Please note that, prior to the walk, in case of one of the group developing symptoms, the Ramblers require you to: “Provide the walk leader with your contact details to support NHS contact tracing”. Please read Ramblers' info here. LINK

Please bring suitable clothing and footwear
Dogs on leads are allowed unless otherwise stated
Please car share or travel by public transport where possible (the latter is indicated in the programme) – CP = Car Park where available!
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.

WALK LEADER DOCUMENTS

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

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

REVISED SUMMER WALKS PROGRAMME 2020 Please note different days are now colour coded

DATE & TIME	DESCRIPTION	LEADER/CONTACT	START (POST CODE/GRID REF) & OTHER INFORMATION
OCTOBER
Sun 4^th 10am	11m full day walk from Newnham to Stalisfield Green and back, through woodlands and across open fields with a few small hills and no stiles.	Ross 07962 810138 Text to book a place	Newnham Church ME9 0LL (TQ954576) Lunch on the green at Stalisfield. Please bring a picnic lunch
Sun 11^th 10am	10.5m full day walk from the University of Kent, Canterbury, towards Tyler Hill, exploring woods and fields in the Broad Oak Valley.	Rosemary 07445 494948 Text to book a place	Giles Lane Car Park, University of Kent CT2 7NB (TR140601) Triangle bus service from Canterbury. Please bring a picnic lunch.
Sun 11^th 10am	5m half day from Canterbury to Fordwich and back. A chance to experience Rob’s ‘St Martin’s and Beyond’ festival walk through an historical, varied landscape to Fordwich, returning after a pause at the pub.	Cliff 07734 202262 Text to book a place	St Martin’s Church CT1 1PW (TR158577)
The Canterbury Festival begins on Saturday 17^th through to Saturday 31^st October We have a number of walks in the festival, details of which may be found in their programme. You are welcome to attend these, although, since people pay the Festival fee to join them, it is advisable to contact the leader beforehand to ensure that there is space and we hope that you will be prepared to help out (backmarking etc).
Sat 17^th 10am	Festival Walk: 6m ‘Canterbury Rings Walk – An Introduction to the Middle Ring.’ Discover interesting buildings and countryside, with fine views of the Cathedral from footpaths through and the around fringes of the City.	Alan 07798 645141 See the note above	Marlowe Theatre, river side. CT1 2AS (TR147581)
Sun 18^th 10am	12.5m full day walk from Wincheap (Canterbury). Take to the woods in the morning via Bigbury and Rhode Common to Chilham, then return via Chartham and the banks of the Stour.	Chris B. 07855 898234 Text to book a place	Faulkners Lane, by Kent College Juniors CT2 9AQ, TR 124 581. Lunch in Chilham (possibly pubs and caf� but bring a picnic anyway).
Sun 18^th 10am	6.4m half day from Challock through King’s Wood through spreading beech trees towards Godmersham and back: easy walking and no stiles.	Richard 07443 860356 Text to book a place	The White Hill car park in Kings Wood, Challock TN25 4AR (nearest postcode) (TR023499)
Mon 19^th 9.45am	Festival Walk: Enjoy the paths around Broome Park with Kitchener history and a cream tea at the end. Approx 5m	Penny 07719 894960 See the note above	Broome Park Hotel car park CT4 6QX (TR223497)
Weds 21^st 10am	Festival Walk: ‘St Martin’s and Beyond.’ 5m from Canterbury to Fordwich and back. Visit St Martin’s before walking to through an historical, varied landscape to Fordwich, returning after a pause at the pub.	Rob 07557 303674 See the note above	St Martin’s Church CT1 1PW (TR158577)
Sat 24^th 10am	Festival Walk: ‘Views of the Stour Valley from the North Downs Way, passing through Godmersham Park, returning via lovely old Chilham Mill.’ Approx 6m.	Andrew 07759 839128 See the note above	Chilham Car Park off the A252. CT4 8DD (TR066536)
Sun 25^th 10am	10m full day walk from Old Hawkinge to Swingfield via Densole and Reinden Woods.	Brian 07887 781964 Text to book a place	Fernhill Lane, Hawkinge (best approached from The Street) CT18 7AW (TR223409). Please bring a picnic for lunch in Densole
Sun 25^th 10am	6m Half day walk from Barham across fields and through woodland with some hills.	Penny 07719 894960 Text to book a place	Barham Village Green opposite the Duke of Cumberland CT4 6NY (TR208502). Bus no. 17 from Canterbury
Mon 26^th 10am	Festival Walk: Enjoy wide vistas from the banks of the Little Stour. Return via the open-air locomotive museum and Preston Court and church. Approx. 5m	Rob 07557 303674 See the note above	The Garden Centre, The Street, Preston. CT3 1ED (TR251612) Please patronise the caf� as we use their car park.
Weds 28^th 10am	Festival Walk: ‘The Bridges, Waterways and Mills of Canterbury’: 5m. There are at least 36 bridges in Canterbury. Try to visit them all and the sites of ancient mills.	Cliff 07734 202262 See the note above	Dane john Gardens, Canterbury CT1 2RN (TR148574)
Sat 31^st 10am	Festival Walk: More Mills: 5.2m walk along river-banks, through woodlands and picturesque villages, pausing at Wickhambreaux and passing two ancient watermills.	Cliff 07734 202262 See the note above	Wingham car park, CT3 1AA (TR244576)

FIRST PART OF WINTER WALKS PROGRAMME 2020/2021 Please note different days are now colour coded

DATE & TIME	DESCRIPTION	LEADER/CONTACT	START (POST CODE/GRID REF) & OTHER INFORMATION
NOVEMBER
Sun 1^st 10am	11m full day from Farthing Common along the N Downs Way to West Wood and then Elham before returning southwards via the Elham Valley Way and Lyminge, across fields and through woods with stiles and moderate slopes.	Bob 07504 909591 Text to book a place	Farthing Common TR136404 (no post code). Please bring a picnic lunch.
Sun 1^st 10am	6.5m half day walk from Lyminge to Elham, returning via Rhodes Minnis. Some hills but with lovely views over Elham Valley	Christine B. 07753 421266 Text to book a place	Lyminge library CP CT18 8HS (TR164410) Bus no. 17 from Canterbury to Folkestone.
Sun 8^th 10am AGM	5.5m half day walk from Lower Hardres towards Bishopsbourne through woods and across fields followed by the virtual AGM at 2.30pm.	Hilary 07557 401389 Text to book a place	Lower Hardres Village Hall CT4 5NP (TR147534). The AGM follows at 2.30pm via Zoom link. NB.In view of the rule of 6 the AGM will be held over this virtual link. See email for details.
Sun 15^th 10am	12m pleasant full day walk from Bishopsbourne through farmland and woodland with some stiles and easy hills.	Nick 07954377247 Text to book a place	Bishopsbourne, Tadpole Tea Room CP, Frog Lane CT4 5HR (TR191528). Please bring a picnic lunch – tea rooms at the end.
Sun 15^th 10am	6m half day from Folkestone Garden Centre, Swingfield towards Denton: fairly undulating but on good paths with lovely views.	Christine B. 07753 421266 Text to book a place	Folkestone Garden Centre, Swingfield on the A260 CT15 7HX (TR215432). Please park to the right immediately inside the gate and please patronise the caf� as we use their car park.
Sun 22^nd 10am	11m full day varied walk from Chilham via Juliberrie Downs along the Stour Valley Way before heading into Kings Wood via Godmersham Park with great views, hopefully, of autumn colours and then to Perry Wood before returning.	Linda 07525 167365 Text to book a place	Chilham Lower CP off the A252 CT4 8DD (TR066537) Please bring a picnic lunch.
Sun 22^nd 10am	Half day from Sheldwich Lees through open country, orchards, fields and woods with some hills, but not too challenging.	Val 07768 174185 Text to book a place	Sheldwich Lees village hall CP or by the side of the Lees. ME13 0LG (TR015561)
Sun 29^th 10am	9.5m full day from Adisham Railway Station: a circuit around the outskirts of Aylesham through the pretty villages of Nonington, Woolage Green and Womenswold.	Julia 07875 767803 Text to book a place	Adisham Railway Station CT3 3JE (TR233539) lunch stop in Woolage Green: please bring a picnic.
Sun 29^th 10am	6.5m half day walk from Elham exiting to the north ascending the valley. We will pass through farmlands to reach Bedlam and descend into the valley again to return. Prize for the pheasant spotted!	Paul 07793 808328 Text to book a place	The Kings Arms, Elham Village Square CT4 6TH (TR177438). Park in the main road if the square is full. Bus no 17 from Canterbury.
DECEMBER
Sun 6^th 10am	12m full day from Fordwich across Scotland Hills, skirting South Canterbury and following the Elham Valley Way to Bridge, returning via Howlett’s Zoo.	Chris B. 07855 898234 Text to book a place	Marlow Meadows, Fordwich CT2 0BT (TR179599). Lunch in Bridge with pubs and a shop, but please bring a packed lunch.
Sun 6^th 10am	7.5m Half day walk from Chilham, up the hill to Denge Wood, sashaying through Eggringe Wood, then back down the hill by a different route.	Dave 07470 693584 Text to book a place	Chilham Village CP CT4 8DD (TR066566) or rail from Canterbury or Ashford to Chilham Station (meet the group at Mill Lane by arrangement).
Sun 13^th 10am	11m full day walk from UKC Canterbury: winter walking through West Blean Nature Reserve, Thornden Wood, Clowes Wood and Blean National Nature Reserve.	Beverley 07729 850271 Text to book a place	Giles Lane CP (University of Kent) CT2 7NB (TR140600): free parking on Sundays. Please bring a picnic for lunch.
Sun 13^th 10am	6.3m half day from Harbledown to Chartham Hatch, returning via Rough Common and Neal’s Place. A little undulating with some stiles.	Richard 07443 860356 Text to book a place	The Old Coach and Horses Inn, Church Hill, Harbledown CT2 9AB (TR131583). Parking in the road.
Sun 20^th 10am	10m full day walk from Goodnestone passing grand country houses and abandoned mines, through lovely parkland with ancient trees and stopping off to admire the beautiful Norman church at Barfreston.	Cliff 07734 202262 Text to book a place	Goodnestone, The Fitzwalter Arms CT3 1PL (TR255546) park in The Street or along by Goodnestone Park House. Please bring a picnic lunch.
Sun 20th 10am	7m half day walk from Wye Downs through the lovely Kent Downs with a stop at Crundale Church and great views all the way.	Rosemary 07445 494948 Text to book a place	Wye Downs CP TN25 5HX (TR077456)
Sat 26^th 10am Boxing Day	7m half day walk from Chilham via the Great Stour then heading towards Old Wives Lees and the edge of Perry Wood before returning to Chilham through open Countryside.	Linda 07525 167365 Text to book a place	Chilham Lower CP off the A252 CT4 8DD (TR066537) Please bring a picnic lunch.
Sun 27^th 10am	10m moderate full day walk from Lyminge via Paddlesworth to the Saxon Shore Way with great views across the Channel, returning through Peene and Etchinghill. Some stiles and hills	Nick 07954377247 Text to book a place	Lyminge village hall CP CT18 8EW (TR162406). Please bring a picnic lunch.