About us
Welcome to our friendly outdoor group of outdoors lovers where we aim to provide more smiles per mile than any other outdoor group!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Our activities include weekday and weekend walks, night hikes, foraging events, campfires, weekends away (both local and through out England), specialist trips and much more...
Our ethos has always been strongly embedded in building community with the aim to be the most friendliest group in Kent (and I am proud to say that I believe we exceed that thanks to our members).
Dogs are welcome on all walking events unless otherwise stated (please check with us on other events) as long as they are friendly, well behaved and will go on a lead if required such as entering fields of livestock.
The group is run by Ian Henderson (Lowland Leader) and his partner Erika Patt.
We are fully insured and first aid trained to give you complete peace of mind. The team extends to Sara Hibbins (Lowland Leader) and Peter White (Hill and Moorland) who joins us for the weekend expeditions.
Please feel to check out "Boots On Adventures" on Facebook or our website www.bootsonadventures.co.uk .
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- £7.00
Bluebell Hill to White Horse Stone Walk
Detling Village Hall, Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EY, GBOn the 11th of March we will be strolling from Bluebell Hill Picnic Site along the ancient tracks of the North Downs to the mysterious White Horse Stone, returning via the historic Pilgrims Way and Boxley.
From here we will join the North Downs Way, climbing steadily onto the chalk downs with wide views across the Kent countryside.
We will follow this ancient route eastwards, passing through open downland and woodland before reaching the White Horse Stone, a site steeped in legend and long associated with early travellers, pilgrims and ancient rites.From the stone we will descend to join the Pilgrims Way, tracing the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. Our route will take us through the village of Boxley, with its historic abbey site and tranquil setting, before continuing back towards Detling.
## The details
### Schedule
Date: 11 March 2025
Meet and Start Time: 10:00 meet for 10:15 am start
Walking time: 4.5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Ian Henderson### Location
Meeting point: Bluebell Hill Picnic Site, Common Rd, Chatham ME5 9RG
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Car Parking: Charges not included### Route
Terrain: One steep incline
Distance: Approximately 11.8 km (7.3 miles)
Walk Type: Circular## Your Kit List
- Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
- Drinking water and a packed lunch
- Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
- Suitable walking attire
## Important Notes
- We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
- We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
- Cancellation policy states: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days, will receive a credit available to use within 90 days. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.
10 attendees - £7.00
Thurnham Castle And North Downs Walk (Heart of Kent Walking Festival) **FULL**
White Horse Wood, Detling Hill, Kent, Detling, GBAs a part of Kent of Heart Walking Festival, join us on Sunday 22nd March for a guided circular walk from White Horse Wood country park, which is set within Kents Downs National Landscape. This 6.5-mile (11 km) route follows the most known south east long distance trail of North Downs Way.
Along the way, we will stop to explore the ruins of Thurnham castle and its history.
This relaxing countryside walk offers the perfect mix of nature, history and stunning views, making it an ideal day out for anyone who loves to explore different parts of Kent.## the details
### Schedule
Date: 22 March 2026
Meet and Start Time: 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
Walking time: 4 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Staff Member: Ian Henderson### Location
Meeting point: White Horse Wood Car Park, Maidstone, ME14 3JE
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Car Parking: Charges not included### Route
Terrain: Mixed, some steep incline
Distance: Approximately 11 km (6.5 miles)
Walk Type: Circular## Your kit list
- Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
- Drinking water and a packed lunch
- Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
- Suitable walking attire
## Important notes
- We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
- We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
- Cancellation policy states: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days, will receive a credit available to use within 90 days. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.
30 attendees - £7.00
Harrietsham North Downs Walk (Heart Of Kent Walking Festival) **FULLY BOOKED**
Harrietsham train station, Station Road, Harrietsham, ME17 1JA, GBBook via website
Please note this is advertised on other platforms so MeetUp may not show the exact numbers of attendees.On the 25th of March 2026 we will be strolling from Harrietsham, exploring the surrounding countryside of the North Downs along ancient routes and woodland paths as a part of Heart of Kent Walking Festival.
The walk will start at Harrietsham Station, making it easily accessible by train, with limited parking available nearby. From here we will leave the village behind, passing Harrietsham Church, whose long history reflects centuries of worship and settlement at the foot of the Downs.
From the church we will enter the beautiful surrounding countryside, walking through fields and woodland as the land begins to rise. The route takes us through quiet wooded areas before joining the ancient Pilgrims Way, a track followed for generations by travellers and medieval pilgrims on their journey towards Canterbury.
Walking beneath the Downs, with chalk hills rising above us, we will experience a landscape shaped by farming, belief, and movement over thousands of years, before looping back through woodland and open countryside to return towards Harrietsham.
Along the way we will hear tales of pilgrims and medieval travel, life beneath the Downs, ancient routeways, and the long human story written into this landscape.Schedule
Date: 25 March 2026
Meet & Start Time:
Meet at 10:00 am
Walk starts at 10:15 am
Walking Time:
Approximately 4.5 hours (includes a lunch break)
Walk Leader:
Ian Henderson***
Location
Meeting Point:
Harrietsham Station, Station Rd, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1JA
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Car Parking:
Parking charges are not included. There is on-street parking available, or paid parking at the station. Please park responsibly.***
Route Details
Terrain: One steep incline
Distance:
Approximately 11.8 km (7.3 miles)
Walk Type:
Circular walkThis particular route explores the historic landscape around Harrietsham and the North Downs, following ancient trackways, woodland paths, and chalk hillside routes that have been used for centuries. Shaped by geology, farming, and long-distance travel, this landscape reveals the enduring relationship between people and the Downs, where movement, belief, and daily life have left their mark long before modern roads appeared.
Starting from Harrietsham, the walk leaves the village behind and passes Harrietsham Church, a focal point of local life since the medieval period. From here, the route enters the surrounding countryside, moving through fields and woodland at the foot of the Downs. These quieter paths reflect a working rural landscape shaped by agriculture and seasonal movement.
The walk continues through woodland and open countryside before joining the Pilgrims Way, an ancient route that once carried medieval pilgrims travelling towards Canterbury. Running beneath the chalk escarpment of the North Downs, the Pilgrims Way offered a practical and symbolic journey, linking villages, churches, and resting places along one of England’s most important pilgrimage routes.
Walking beneath the rising slopes of the Downs, the route reveals a landscape shaped by centuries of farming, travel, and belief. Chalk grassland, wooded slopes, and long-established paths create a setting that has changed little in its essential form, despite the passing of generations.
This walk is led by Ian and starts promptly on time. If you’re running a little behind schedule, please get in touch to let us know.Dogs on Walks
We welcome friendly dogs on our walks
Dogs must remain on a lead at all times
Owners are fully responsible for their dog throughout the walkPhotography Notice
Photos may be taken during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you would prefer not to be included in any photographs, please inform us on the day of the walk.***
Cancellation Policy
If a participant cancels within 4 days of the activity, full payment will be due.
Cancellations made more than 4 days before the event will receive a credit note, valid for 90 days and redeemable against a future walk.
Please ensure cancellations are made at least 4 days prior to the event to be eligible for a credit.30 attendees
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