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DATE & TIME
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DESCRIPTION
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CONTACT
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START (POST CODE/GRID REF) &
OTHER INFORMATION
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AUGUST
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Sun 27th
10am
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10m full day walk from Denton to Elham. Hilly but stunning scenery throughout through woodland
and Downland and along part of the lovely Elham Valley.
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07733 066354
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Denton Village Hall CP (£1
donation) CT4 6RE (TR215472). Lunch stop in Elham – 2
pubs and a tea shop available for food.
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Sun 27th
10am
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6m half day walk from Barham. In an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB), this walk includes some inclines and stiles, but with
lovely views.
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07719 894960
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Duke of Cumberland pub, Barham CT4 6NX (TR207501) or bus no. 17
from Canterbury.
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SEPTEMBER
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Sun 3rd
10am
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12m full day from Elham to Hastingleigh through lovely valleys, known locally as the
‘Buzzard Walk’.
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07793 808328
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Elham village square CT4 6TH (TR177439) park in main road
if the square is full or bus 16 from Canterbury. Lunch at Bowl Inn which may
be busy so perhaps advise a picnic lunch.
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Sun 3rd
10am
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5m half day walk from Faversham along the creeks (Faversham
and Oare) returning in time to enjoy the internationally acclaimed Hop
Festival with lots of food and drink readily available!
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07734 031419
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Faversham Railway Station ME13 8EB (TR016609). Train
recommended, 09:32am from Canterbury East (current timetable – do check
beforehand!)
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Sun 10th
10am
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12.5m full day walk from Sheldwich Lees via Stalisfield Green. Walk through farmland and open countryside.
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07525 167365
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Sheldwich Lees green ME13 0NG (TR015560) Park away from cricket pitch. Lunch
stop at The Plough, Stalisfield Green. Pub can get busy so packed lunch is recommended.
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Sun 10th
10am
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6.5m half day from Victory Wood with panoramic views of
the Isle of Sheppey followed by the shade of Blean Woods.
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07875 767803
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Victory Woods CP, south of the
Thanet Way A299 (exit at Dargate Services) ME13 9EN (TR085622)
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Tues 12th
10am
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5m half day walk from Nackington Church with views across
the City and to the Cathedral.
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07770 762558
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Park in the lane by the church CT4 7AE (TR157546)
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Sun 17th
10am
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12m full day Syndale
Valley circular, moderate walk through really lovely park and farmland in an
AONB from Doddington via Newnham, Eastling, Stalisfield Green and Otterden
with several POIs.
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07798 645141
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Doddington village hall CP ME9 0BH (TQ934572). £1 per car
contribution to the Hall fund. Lunch stop at The Plough Inn, Stalisfield
Green.
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Sun 17th
10am
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7m half day from Bridge through fields and Gorsely
Wood to Bishopsbourne and back via
the Nailbourne valley past Bourne House. There are some hills and stiles.
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07876 067840
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Bridge recreation ground,
Patrixbourne Road, Bridge CT4 5BL
(TR185543). No dogs, please. No 17 bus from Canterbury.
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Sun 24th
10am
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11m full day from Lyminge to Stelling Minnis, over down-land and through woods. Some hills and
stiles, but lovely views.
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07791 309784
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Lyminge Library CP CT18 8HS (TR164411). Lunch at
Stelling Minnis – booking recommended if you plan to eat at the Rose and
Crown (01227 709265)
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Sun 24th
10am
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6.5m half day from Eastling around the Syndale Valley
northern loop via Doddington and Newnham. A lovely (moderate) park and
farmland walk in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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07798 645141
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Eastling village hall CP ME13 0BA (TQ964564). £1 per car
contribution to the Hall fund.
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OCTOBER
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Sun 1st
9.30am
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14.5m full day from Tenterden to Bodiam following the scenic High Weald Landscape trail and Sussex
border path. Return by steam train on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Dep
Bodiam 16.40 arr Tenterden 17.28.
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07887 781964
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Tenterden, Bridewell Lane free CP TN30 6EY (TQ883332). Bring a picnic. Train
on-board catering. Fare (on-line) £16.20 or £13 ea for a group of 15+. For
other possibilities contact Brian in good time beforehand. Railway details
www.kesr.org.uk .
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Sun 1st
10am
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6m half day from Canterbury to Chilham Railway Station along the Stour Valley walk, by the river
and later with views across the valley – return by train.
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07734 202262
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Canterbury, Dane John Gardens by
the band stand CT1 2QX (TR148574).
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Weds 4th
10am
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4m half day walk from Elham. a social walk at a leisurely
pace, at first along the Elham Valley Way and returning via the ridge above
with views across the valley down into the village.
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07770 762558
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Elham village square CT4 6TH (TR177439) Park in the main
road if necessary. Bus no.17 from Canterbury. Lunch afterwards in the Kings
Head pub if you wish.
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Sun 8th
10am
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11m full day walk from Seasalter to Faversham. Generally flat easy walking with two good stiles to Graveney and Faversham, returning via
The Saxon Shore Way passing Castle Coot nature reserve.
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07743 031419
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Seasalter Sailing Club CP CT5 4BW (TR071650). Lunch in
Faversham – numerous pubs and cafés. No dogs, please.
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Sun 8th
10.00am
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6m half day walk from Bekesbourne Railway Station through
to Patrixbourne and Bridge: passing big houses and
beautiful churches on the way.
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07734 202262
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Bekesbourne Railway Station CP CT4 5EP (TR190560) or 9.33am train
from Canterbury East
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Sun 15th
10am
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12m full day from Farthing Common to Paddlesworth along the N Downs Way
through rolling countryside returning via Lyminge. Expect hills and stiles,
but we are rewarded with fine views throughout.
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01227 711804
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Farthing Common CP (Stone Street) CT18 8DH (nearest) (TR136403). Pub stop at The Cat and
Custard Pot. No dogs, please.
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Sun 15th
10am
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6m half day from Faversham: Countryside, Creeks and
Churches – to Goodnestone and Graveney and back.
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07729 256721
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Faversham Guildhall ME13 7AE (TR016614). Public CP
adjacent (charges apply)
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Sun 22nd
10am
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10m full day from Herne through the Blean Woods and
open countryside to Broad Oak.
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07729 256721
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Herne & Broomfield Surgery, 38
Broomfield Rd, Herne CT6 7LY (TR190664)
Lunch stop The Golden Lion, Broad Oak.
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Sun 22nd
10am
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6m half day from Shepherdswell Station via Coldred and Eythorne. Coffee stop at the Station Café, Eythorne (East Kent Railway Trust)
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07875 767803
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Shepherdswell Railway Station CT15 7PE (TR258482) Travel by train
from Canterbury East or Dover is possible.
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Sun 29th
10am and 1.30pm
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Figure of eight walk
from Chilham: 6.5m in the morning
via Julliberry Downs and Denge Woods with views across Chilham – 5m in the
afternoon via Old Wives Lees
towards Perry Woods returning through orchards.
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07525 167365
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Chilham CP CT4 8DD (TR066536) off the A252. Afternoon start from Chilham
village square. Pubs and tea rooms for lunch.
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