Boots On Adventures

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On this walk we will be strolling in the footsteps of some heavenly Saints and some rather dastardly Sinners. Starting outside of Canterbury West Train Station we will make our way through the historic City of Canterbury stopping in at four excellent pubs where you will be able to sample a wide selection of real ale, craft beer, wine and gin (drinks not included in the price). We will finish our walk back at Canterbury West. Along the way you will hear tales of pubs past and present. This walk will also include tales of the various heroes and heretics that have made their way through the streets under the shadow of the cathedral. Including tales of when a Plum Pudding started a riot, how a guidebook nearly levelled a city and how one woman’s marriage changed the history of religion in Britain amongst many others.
Meeting point: Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN

Finishing point: Saints and Sinners: Canterbury West Station
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route

Terrain: On the streets of Canterbury
Distance: Approximately 3 miles
Walk Type:

Saints and Sinners: Circular

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On this walk we will be strolling in the footsteps of Thomas Beckett, Henry II, Chaucer and millions of pilgrims who have wound their way across the country to reach the Cathedral at Canterbury.
Starting outside of Canterbury West Train Station we will make our way through the historic City of Canterbury stopping in four excellent pubs where you will be able to sample the finest selection of real ale, craft beer, wine and gin that Kent has to offer (drinks not included in the price). We will finish our walk as many pilgrims have across the centuries at Canterbury Cathedral.
Along the way you will hear tales of pubs past and present. This walk will also include tales of the struggles of pilgrims as they made their way through the city, a Saint with a lost head and what happened to the bones of Thomas Beckett amongst many other stories.
Location

Meeting point: Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Finishing point: Pints and Pilgrims: Canterbury Cathedral
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route

Terrain: On the streets of Canterbury
Distance: Approximately 3 miles
Walk Type: Pints and Pilgrims: Linear

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On the 18th of October, we will be strolling from Teston, nestled on the banks of the River Medway, to the village of Wateringbury, taking in woodland, orchards, farmland and some of the beautiful countryside that surrounds the Medway Valley.
The walk will begin at Teston Bridge Country Park car park, which only opens at 9am. From here, we will make our way into the historic village of Teston, before heading out into the surrounding countryside and woodland. The route will take us through forests and skirt Oaken Wood, before emerging into open fields and orchards with views across the winding River Medway.
Continuing towards Wateringbury, we will explore a landscape shaped by agriculture, orchards and the river, before beginning our return journey to Teston. The route back follows the Medway through a particularly scenic stretch of the valley, described by William Cobbett, the English farmer, journalist and author, in 1830 as “one of the most beautiful sights that my eyes ever beheld.”
Along the way, Ben will bring the landscape to life with stories from the area’s past, including Reverends who annoyed slavers, unsolved murders and Indian Princes a long way from home. From the people who lived and worked along the Medway to some of the more unusual characters and events connected to these villages, there will be plenty of history to discover along the way.
This is a walk that combines woodland, farmland, orchards, river views and local history, offering a chance to explore the Medway Valley while discovering some of the fascinating stories hidden within its landscape.
Schedule
Date: 18 October 2026
Meet and Start Time: 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
Walking time: 4.5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Ben Crozier
Location
Meeting point: Teston Bridge Country Park, Teston Ln, Teston, Maidstone ME18 5BX
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route
Terrain: There will be a few undulating hills along the way.
Distance: Approximately 11.5 km (7.1 miles)
Walk Type: Circular

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Join us on Wednesday 21 October 2026 for a scenic weekday walk through the beautiful Hothfield Heathland Nature Reserve and the surrounding Kent countryside. Starting from the nature reserve, we’ll head towards Little Chart, following sections of the Stour Valley Walk and taking in the peaceful fields and rural landscapes along the way.
The route offers a lovely mix of open heathland, countryside paths and quiet village scenery, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings and discover this special corner of Kent. Hothfield Heathland is one of Kent’s remaining areas of lowland heath, providing an important habitat for a variety of wildlife.
As we make our way back towards the nature reserve, we’ll have time to enjoy the changing scenery and the tranquillity of the landscape. While the Highland cattle are no longer present, the heathland remains a great place to look out for wildlife and enjoy a peaceful walk through one of Kent’s distinctive natural landscapes.
Schedule

Date: 21 October 2026
Meet and Start Time: 09:45 meet for 10:00 am start
Walking time: 3.15 hrs (incl. short break)
Walk Leader: Ian Henderson
Location

Meeting point: Hothfield Car Park, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, Kent, United Kingdom, TN26 1AN
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route

Terrain: reasonably flat with some slight inclines
Distance: Approximately 10.3 km (6.5 miles)
Walk Type: Circular