August 2021
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – River Medway
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – Manor Park
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – Horish Wood
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – Whatman Park
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – Dene Park
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
The Family Mile Summer Extravaganza – Great Lines Heritage Park
The Family Mile Summer Extravaganza is a free event, full of exciting activities, fantastic giveaways, upbeat music and open green spaces where the kids (and parents) can put down their phones and tablets and have some outdoorsy fun!
Medway Valley Country Park Wellbeing Walk – River Medway
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership is delivering a series of free guided walks and events over the next year, designed for people over 55 or with a long-term health condition. Gentle, nature focussed walks will take place each week in a variety of beautiful countryside locations in the Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling areas. Walks will last for 1-2 hours, with rest breaks, led by experienced leaders at a pace to suit the group.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – Who was St Radigund?
The walk involves some uphill sections and includes walking up and down the sides of Alkham Valley, through ancient woodland and a visit to the ruins of St Radigund’s Abbey. But who was St Radigund, and why was an abbey built here? (earlier start to ensure car parking available in the lower car park, as it can get busy)
White Cliffs Walking Festival – A Gentle Walk for Gentlefolk at Goodnestone
Explore the picturesque surrounding countryside and the Serpentine Walk. (Arriving back in the village at lunchtime should allow the opportunity for those who wish to visit the Old Dairy, the Fitzwalter Arms, or the Gardens afterwards.)
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The White Cliffs Panoramic Trail Day 1 Caple to Dover -Linear
We will visit the impressive Battle of Britain Memorial site, the sound mirrors, Samphire Hoe, WW2 fortifications and the Drop Redoubt on the way.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – Carers’ Walk
Meet at the Folkestone Leas Bandstand for a choice of two picturesque strolls for carers and those they care for.
White Cliffs Walking Festival- The Country Park Walk
Starting at Deal Pier. A relaxing stroll through the old town of Deal and nearby countryside. At Betteshanger Country Park, enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The Family Mile Summer Extravaganza – King George VI Park
The Family Mile Summer Extravaganza is a free event, full of exciting activities, fantastic giveaways, upbeat music and open green spaces where the kids (and parents) can put down their phones and tablets and have some outdoorsy fun!
White Cliffs Walking Festival – Beautiful Hythe, Hills, and its Waters (Figure of 8 Walk)
This interesting and unusual walk will include, in the morning: the Military Canal, The War Cemetery and woods around The Elham Valley Way. Various pubs, cafes in Hythe or bring own food.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – From Coast to Downs
A circular walk through the countryside and historic villages around Deal and Walmer, following part of the White Cliffs Country Trail and returning via the coast, passing Walmer and Deal Castles.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – A Whitfield Wander
Meeting at Whitfield Village Hall car park, this walk takes us into the country, through woods, across open fields and meadows, through small villages, appreciating the beautiful countryside at such a good time of the year.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The White Cliffs Panoramic Trails Day 2 Dover to Deal – Linear
A steady climb leads out of Dover. View the Dover totems. Cliff walks to St. Margaret’s Bay and the Dover Patrol Memorial, then on to Deal. Lunch stop, optional, at the Pine Gardens Tea Room or bring a snack. Regular return bus and train services available.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – Eastry and its Rural Surrounds
Our route takes in a solar farm as well as Chillenden Windmill, an older source of power supply. Optional visit to the Five Bells PH in Eastry.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The White Cliffs Panoramic Trail Day 3 (And Sea Defences) – Deal to Sandwich – Linear
Delightful coastal and estuary walk finishing in the medieval town of Sandwich. We will explore the Sandwich tidal flood defence scheme.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – A Rich Seam – Snap Tins and A Sunshine Walk
It will follow the route the miners took to Tilmanstone Colliery including what was the pit yard. We will visit the remains of the East Kent Light Railway and the abandoned Elvington Halt platform. We will continue on to Tilmanstone village, its church, and pass by North Court and Dane Court (once homes to the Rice family), past the remains of Knowlton Halt, returning along with the Downs to the Community Centre for an optional cup of tea.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The Lydden Loop
We will walk westwards with beautiful views along the way and a spectacular valley. Thence up to Ewell Minnis, and from there a scenic, gentle descent back to the valley floor.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The High Downs Panorama Trail
We walk along ancient footpaths with ever-unfolding views of downlands and later panoramic sea views. An interesting and old church on the way with a local poem will bring a smile to all our faces!
White Cliffs Walking Festival – Fish and Chips Walk – Linear
Walk to Dover via the White Cliffs. Optional Fish and Chips in Dover and return (at your own expense), by train or bus. Superb walk, setting sun, twinkling lights of Dover Harbour.
White Cliffs Walking Festival – The White Cliffs Challenge – An LDWA Walking Event
Start from St Margaret’s Village Hall, near Dover. Following coastal and inland rights of way.