Explore Kent

During this period of uncertainty, it may not be possible for everyone to go outside and explore Kent. The most important thing is for everyone to remain safe and healthy. Read our latest information and guidance for staying active during lockdown.

There's nothing like the crisp sound of crunching autumnal leaves beneath your feet! With autumn greeting us with is beautiful presents, now is the perfect time to experience the amazing array of colours that surround the magnificent trees and wonder at the muted sunlight shining through the branches. Grab your cosy jumper, thick sock and walking boots and head down to one of our favourite hand-picked walks below!

International Walk to School Month is an opportunity for children to join hundreds of thousands of pupils across the globe celebrating the walk to school. As we move into Autumn, there are so many seasonal changes in nature and wildlife, so, we want you guys to show us your walking adventure to school! Show us the way you walk from your house to school and everything that you see on the way, you might see a bird, or some autumnal leaves or maybe even some conkers for you to collect!

After the resounding success of the adult Walking Certificates, we have decided to create all new Certificates for children this summer! With selected distances for each of the Certificates, there's no walk too short or too long.

Exploring your local area is an amazing way to get out and active, but imagine being able to explore your local town on foot or bicycle and discovering the best of what the towns have to offer.

Active travel is fast becoming the ‘go-to’ method of travelling around our beautiful county. Whether you are beating the traffic in your daily commute or you are looking for a scenic traffic-free cycle route to share with your family at the weekend, you won’t be short of options available in Kent.