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Folkestone and Hythe District walks
Folkestone to Dover along the North Downs Way
Visorando Member
8.79 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Folkestone (Kent)
This linear Kent walk follows the coast between Folkestone and Dover using the North Downs Way Natioanl Trail for much of the way. The vies especially at the Dover end of the walk area excellent. To return to the start use the regular train service that runs along the foot of the cliffs.
The Wye Hills
10.02 mi
+932 ft
-915 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wye with Hinxhill (Kent)
Hiking in nature alternating between undergrowth and meadows on hilly slopes in the middle of pastures and crops.
Dungeness & Romney Marsh
6.90 mi
+10 ft
-16 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lydd (Kent)
This Kent walk explores a unique landscape, offers excellent bird watching and in complete contrast you pass a nuclear powerstation. There is also the opportunity to ride a steam train!
Stour Valley Rural
13.56 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,161 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Challock (Kent)
A rural route (avoiding habitation) around the Stour Valley. Starting through King's Wood and a little of the North Downs Way heading north, crossing the valley and picking up some of the Stour Valley Walk heading south before crossing the river again and heading back into the woods.
Rye from the North
9.84 mi
+351 ft
-344 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rye (East Sussex)
Pleasant hike that crosses through pastures, crops, apple orchards and some vineyards. The majority of the circuit is along grassy paths. When crossing pastures, don't forget to close gates behind you.
White Cliffs and views of the ferries, Channel Geopark Transmanche
Association / Club / Walk leader
0.89 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
White Cliffs and Lagdon Stairs and bay, Channel Geopark Transmanche
2.25 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
South Foreland Lighthouse, White Cliffs Channel Geopark Transmanche
4.27 mi
+981 ft
-991 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs until you reach the beautiful South Foreland Lighthouse. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
Cliff End circular
6.70 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pett (East Sussex)
Set off to explore a small coastal area between Rye and Hastings. Cliffs, a long pebble beach, a military canal from the Napoleonic era, marshes, sheep, a mill, pastures in a green and undulating landscape with paths, gates and stiles galore.
Faversham to Hollowshore circular route
4.25 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Faversham (Kent)
A small part of the Saxon Shore Way. A great walk along Faversham Creek to Hollowshore. Great pub, then a shorter walk back through farmland. Enjoy the beautiful desolation of the marshes, just you, the birds, and the breeze. Stop for a rest or bite to eat at the wonderful Shipwrights Arms, then either re-trace your steps or take the shorter walk back through Ham Farm.
Ringlestone and High Wood from Harrietsham
7.84 mi
+482 ft
-515 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Harrietsham (Kent)
A pleasant walk through the Kent countryside of the North Downs. The route uses a paths and sections of trackways to complete the circuit. The start can be reached by train from London Victoria station.
The Swale & Oare, near Faversham
4.99 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Oare (Kent)
This Kent walk explores the marshes, creeks and tideways on the south side of the River Swale. On the far side of the water is the Isle of Sheppey and in season the area is an excellent place for watching birdlife.
Defences of the First World War in Newington, Kent
2.77 mi
+194 ft
-180 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Newington (Kent)
Learn how to read a landscape for clues to its military past. From 1914 to 1918, Newington was at the heart of a sophisticated military defence line against a potential German invasion.
The walk takes you through the defences, leading you to four information boards that enable you to visualise the trenches, gun emplacements and observation posts that helped protect Britain.
In the steps of Caesar, Newington
1.77 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Newington (Kent)
The walk climbs a small hill reputed to have been used as an encampment by Julius Caesar and which overlooks former WWI defences with a commemorative beacon erected by Newington History Group. It gives lovely views over ancient settlements and to the Medway estuary. The descent takes you through orchards - fruit-growing has been a major part of the local economy for centuries.
Newington, South
2.69 mi
+118 ft
-128 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Newington (Kent)
The walk takes you through typical 'Garden of England' orchards, across a centuries-old farm and past historic landmarks and former WWI inland defences. This is Newington Walk 2.
Newington - South ancient denehole
2.77 mi
+121 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newington (Kent)
A pleasant walk through apple orchards, past an ancient denehole and a beacon marking the site of WWI inland defences and over Standard Hill, reputed to be a stopping point for Julius Caesar. This is Newington Walk 1.
Lower Halstow, Newington
2.57 mi
+43 ft
-121 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Newington (Kent)
This pleasant walk takes you both sides of Newington's historic watercress beds and past lagoons and open spaces filled with birds. This is Newington Walk 4.
Lower Halstow, Newington
4.89 mi
+194 ft
-210 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Newington (Kent)
A lovely walk through Kent orchards, past bird-rich lagoons and onto a hill with views across the Medway estuary. It takes you past historic settlements and the site of WWI inland defences before finishing with a birds-eye view of the fine tower of St Mary's church. This is walk 3, Newington.
Discovering 2,000 years of history and nature around Newington in Kent
6.30 mi
+328 ft
-322 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Newington (Kent)
A mainly flat walk in countryside surrounding a small Kent village which dates to pre-Roman times and that was on the route for Chaucer's pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales. Walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar, see the remains of a Roman town and the site of World War I trenches and visit a fine 13th century church. Along the way are former watercress beds, historic orchards and centuries-old farms and houses. The figure of eight walk twice passes near an 18th century pub for refreshments.
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