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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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AUGUST
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Sun 7th
10am
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10.5 mile full day walk from Stelling Minnis
across open fields and woodland with some stiles. Picnic lunch but cream teas
may be available after at the Windmill.
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Jenny K
07791 309784
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Stelling Minnis Post Office. CT4 6AS
(TR142469)
Please leave room for locals to park outside the
local shop.
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Sun 7th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from St Margaret’s at Cliff.
Walking inland to Kingsdown and returning over the cliff tops.
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Penny
07719 894960
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St Margaret’s at Cliff CP. CT15 6AG(TR355443)
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Sun 14th
10am
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11 mile full day walk from Elham to Paddlesworth.
Open countryside, return via Elham Valley Way.
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Hilary
07557 401389
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Meet Elham Square - parking on local roads. CT4
6TJ
Picnic Lunch possible drinks at the pub.
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Sun 14th
10am
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6.5 half day walk from Chilham via North Downs
Way and Kings Wood. Climb up into Kings Wood with excellent views looking
over the Stour Valley from Godmersham Park. Easy walking in the Kent Downs
AONB. Historic places passed include Chilham Castle and Godmersham
House.
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Andrew
07759 839128
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Chilham Lower CP, off A252 CT4 8DD (TR066536)
Bus or train to Chilham. Cafes and pub options at
the end.
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Sun
21st
10am
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12 full day walk from Tenterden to Bodiam via
Rolvenden and Sandhurst. Return by Steam Train www.kesr.org.uk. Fares start from £14.00. Contact Brian for more
info.
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Brian C
07887 781964
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Meet Tenterden Bridwell Lane free CP TN30 6EY
(TQ883332) Picnic Lunch. Cafe and pub in Bodiam
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Sun 21st
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Worth. Walking over the
golf course to the beach and returning through Sandwich.
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Penny
07719 894960
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St Crispin Pub, Worth. CT14 0DF (TR337562)
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Sun 28th
09:30 am
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15 mile
challenging full day walk from Wye. Hilly route via Boughton
Aluph, Godmersham, Crundale and Folly Town. Lots of open countryside
and great views. Please bring a picnic.
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Phillipa
07809 586014
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Wye Church TN25 5BL. Free cp or park on
the road.
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SEPTEMBER
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Sun
4th
10am
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13 mile full day walk from Alkham. A combination
of woods and open countryside with stunning views. Picnic lunch at Woolage
Green with a short pub stop.
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Nick and Mollie
07954 377247
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Meet Alkham Village Hall, Holbrook Hill Lane. CT15
7AR. CP opposite the hall.
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Sun 11th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Perry Wood via
Sheldwich. A couple of steep climbs up Rabbit Valley.
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Jenny K
07791 309784
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Perry Wood CP ME13 9RP (TR045556)
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Sun
18th
10am
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12 mile full day walk from Littlebourne. Gently
undulating walk with fine views. We start over the North Downs Way towards
Asisham then descend to Kingston. Return via Bishopsbourne and
Bekesbourne.
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Dave M
07470 693584
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Meet littlebourne Post Office Stores on the High Street.
CT3 1ST (TR208575) Bus 53 from Canterbury runs on Sunday. Picnic near
Black Robin, Kingston. Food service will be busy, but ok to buy
drinks.
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Sun 18th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Bishopsbourne, few
minor hills and good views.
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Ross M
07962 810138
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Meet by the church CT4 5JB
Tea room and pub in Bishopsbourne at the
end.
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Sun
25th
10am
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12 mile full/half day walk (6 plus 6) from Wye.
Morning via the Crown and afternoon via Sockham Downs.
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Linda
07525 167365
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Wye Church TN25 5BL. Free cp or park on
the road.
Cafes and pubs in Wye. Afternoon starts at
1:15pm.
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OCTOBER
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Sun 2nd
10am
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11 mile full day walk from Appledore. Moderate
walk through farmland and woods. Picnic and drink stop at Warehorne. Return
via Saxon Shore Way and Military Canal.
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Nick and Mollie
07054 377247
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Meet Appledore Village Hall free cp. TN26
2AF
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Sun 2nd
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Chartham, via Garlinge
Green, Rabbit Wood and Larkey Valley wood. One steep climb up Chartham Downs
and a few stiles.
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Julia
07875 767803
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Parking
Brice Avenue, Chartham CT4 7QJ (TR105544)
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Sun 9th
10am
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10 mile full day walk from Oare walking along the
Swale and back through the fields. No hills.
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Ross M
07962 810138
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Meet near the Castle Pub ME13 0PY. Pub
stop The Ship at Conyers or bring a picnic.
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Sun 9th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Victory Wood. New route
taking in Ellenden Wood.
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Marita
07534 117323
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Victory Wood CP. CT5 3AH. Dargate Road
Yorkletts. (off the A299 Thanet Way near the Shell Garage between Highstreet
and Dargate Road)
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Sun 16th
10am
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11 mile full day walk from Chulham via Kings Wood
and Molash. Picnic stop Perry Wood with option to get drinks at the Rose and
Crown.
Note - This walk has been moved from the 23rd Oct
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Linda
07525 167365
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Chilham Lower CP, off A252 CT4 8DD (TR066536)
Bus or train to Chilham. Cafes and pub options at
the end.
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Canterbury Festival Walks -
Highlighted in Yellow. Leaders may require support. Please contact them if
you can help.
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Mon 17th
10am
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Bossingham Ways. 5.5m. This walk includes
mediaeval monuments, churches and and woodland,
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Rob V
07557 303674
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Bossingham Village Hall CP CT4 6DX (TR150487)
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Tue 18th
10am
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River Bridges of Canterbury - 5m. How many
bridges are there over the Stour? Can you cross them without walking any
bridge more than once?
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Alan
07798 645141
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Dane John Gardens by the bandstand. CT1 2QS
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Sun 16th
10am
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5.5 mile half day walk from Canterbury via
Bigbury Hillfort, Homestall Wood and Rough Common with lots of Iron Age
History and splendid views of the Cathedral and City from Neil’s Place.
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David R
07341 273715
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Meet at Mill Lane exit of London Road/Rheims Way
roundabout. CT2 8NE. On street parking is available in Harbledown,
Queens Road or London Road estate.
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Sun
23rd
10am
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12 mile full day walk from
Sandwich over mostly flat ground. Lunch stop at Eastry.
Note - This walk has been moved from the 16th Oct
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Martin B
07925 571573
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Park at the back of the Guildhall
CP (free Sunday’s) CT13 9AP (TR328580)
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Sun
23rd
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Canterbury - Walk
the last mile or two of the routes from Winchester and Southwark, part of the
Augustine Camino and the start of the Via Francigena to Rome.
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Cliff
07743 202262
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Canterbury’s Pilgrimage Routes from the Christ
Church Cathedral Gate. CT1 2EE (TR151579)
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Tue 25th
10am
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Kingston Brooch Walk. 6.5m. A circular walk from
Bridge to discover the ancient grave site where the fabulous Kingston Brooch
was found.
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Alan
07798 645141
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Bridge Recreation Ground, Patrixbourne Road
Bridge. CT4 5AP (TR18554)
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Wed 26th
10am
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6 mile half day walk from Canterbury - Walk
the last mile or two of the routes from Winchester and Southwark, part of the
Augustine Camino and the start of the Via Francigena to Rome.
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Cliff
07734 202262
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The Christ Church Cathedral Gate. CT1
2EE (TR151579)
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Fri 28th
10am
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The Wonders of Blean Woods. 6m Explore the
natural wonders of one of the largest areas of Englan’s ancient woodland and
the site of the last armed uprising in the country.
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Cliff
07734 202262
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RSPB CP, Rough Common. CT3 9DD (TR126592)
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Sun 30th
10am
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5.5 mile half day walk from Lower Hardres. Walk
through Whitehall Woods and across orchards towards Bishopsbourne. Followed
by AGM at 1:30pm
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Hilary
07557 401389
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Lower Hardres Village Hall CP CT4 5NP
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