Walks In Kent

This pack contains 18 circular walks ranging from 2.2 to 5.3 miles (3.5 - 8.5 km). Each walk is in an individual leaflet so that you don't need to take the entire pack each time you go walking! Each leaflet is set-out with an Ordnance Survey 'Explorer' size map with directions, along with a route description and a photo guide.

Four of the walks I can thoroughly recommend are also easy access from Crabble Mill and so you could easily pop in and see us for some refreshments at the start or finish:

ELHAM

3.7 miles (5.9km), allow 2 hours

About the walk...
Starting from Elham's medieval church, it's not too long before you're off the road and following part of the popular Elham Valley Way. The route climbs into open fields offering stunning views across the valley with church spires, villages and patchwork fields stretching into the distance. The well marked paths wind through pasture and chalk grassland before gradually descending back towards the village.

SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE
4 miles (6.4km), allow 3 hours

About the walk...
Experience some fantastic views along the high chalk cliffs at the edge of the North Downs which form part of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Starting at the entrance to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre, the marked route follows around Langdon Hole and Fan Point towards South Foreland Lighthouse. Built in 1843 to mark dangerous offshore banks and also used by Marconi for the first successful trials in radio navigation, the Lighthouse is open to the public between April and October.

KINGSDOWN & WALMER

2.2 miles (3.5km), allow 1.5 hours

About the walk...
This short walk not far from the villages of Walmer and Kingsdown offers some fine views from Hawkshill Freedown. The Freedown is a public area of open grassland offering fine views across the surrounding countryside, the English Channel and on a clear day, the coast of France. Hawkshill was once a World War 1 aerodrome and now the site of a memorial to pilots who flew from here and were killed fighting in France. The walk also passes Walmer Castle which dates from the 16th century. The castle formed part of a line of defence along the edge of the downs. Now owned by English Heritage, the castle is home to a collection of memorabilia from the Duke of Wellington.

GOODNESTONE

4.5 miles (7.2km), allow 2.5 hours

About the walk...
Goodnestone is probably best known for the fascinating gardens at Goodnestone Park. Hidden away not far from Canterbury, this route takes you on a pleasant walk around the local area. Another major landmark on the route is Chillenden Mill. This mill was severely damages by strong winds in 2003 but has now been restored to its former glory.

All the walks in this pack are also available to download from Explore Kent.

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