- Walmer to Dover & Back (20 miles)Station Road, Deal
Tranport update!!
If you are planning on taking the train, we have been informed that there is a bus replacement service between dover and ramsgate on Sunday so please check travel times and allow extra time for travelling.Kent LDWA Social Walk of approx 20 miles.
Meeting at Walmer Train Station (please park considerately in Court Road parallel to the railway line or in layby by cricket club & use footpath opposite nets)
This circular walk will head inland towards Dover where we will stop for lunch then return via the cliffs to enjoy the stunning views of the the channel and wildlife up on the cliffs.
https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent/E/29953/walmer-to-dover-back.htmlWalker leader: Lee Pickup (leepickup@icloud.com)
Although it is not necessary to "book in" for walks, it would be helpful to let the leader know that you intend joining the walk (or can no longer make it if you have booked on), as not doing so may mean that the group leaves without you or is waiting for you to arrive. If you know your LDWA membership number, please also let the walk leader know. - Thrill'em Round Chillham (20 miles)Chilham Car Park, Canterbury
A Kent LDWA social walk of approx 20 miles.
Meeting at Chillham car park (next to the fire station). Pleasantly rural route. Lumpy not hilly (c400m ascent). Relaxed pace - so ideal if this is your first time at a longer distance!Walk leader: Rex Stickland (rex.mystole@btinternet.com)
Meet point What3Words: //hope.educated.tutorial
https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent/E/30083/thrillem-round-chilham.htmlAlthough it is not necessary to "book in" for walks, it would be helpful to let the leader know that you intend joining the walk (or can no longer make it if you have booked on), as not doing so may mean that the group leaves without you or is waiting for you to arrive. If you know your LDWA membership number, please also let the walk leader know.
- High Weald Challenge Event (26, 20 or 15 miles)Langton Green Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells
Kent LDWA are hosting the ever popular High Weald Challenge Event. This in not a social walk it is a challenge event - there is a small fee to enter the event.
There are 3 distances to choose from - 26, 20 or 15 miles. 26 milers start from 8.30am, other routes start at 10am (and not before).
Start/Finish - Langton Green Village Hall - Speldhurst Road, Langton Green, TN3 0JJ - What3Words ///shine.jump.innovate
Three brand new routes exploring the undulating countryside around the river Medway, offering lovely views. All three routes lead to the pretty village of Hartfield (CP1). The 15 miles route then goes back to Langton Green, while the 20 & 26 miles routes are common until Boarshead (CP2) through peaceful footpaths & lanes. The 26 miles route then visits the picturesque village of Frant (CP3) before heading back to HQ via Tunbridge Wells.
Total entry limit 150. Langton Green Village Hall is situated three miles from Tunbridge Wells rlwy st. Taxis or buses (231/281) can be used to reach the hall - car park adjacent to the hall
CE organiser: Stephanie Le Men - slemen93ldwa@gmail.com
- Day of Syn (19.5 miles)Needs location
Kent LDWA social walk of approx 19.5 miles
Meeting point is the Crossroads in Brenzett village (mini roundabout). Please park carefully on approach roads.
A Romney Marsh route to coincide with the 60th anniversary re-enactment of the Dr Syn books by Russell Thorndike in Dymchurch. Visiting Old Romney church (+6 others) which Disney repainted for their film of the books.
Maybe longer lunch than usual to catch the parade. Lots of lunch option but maybe busy.Walk leader: Peter Jull 07450 792669/walks.kent@ldwa.org.uk
Although it is not necessary to "book in" for walks, it would be helpful to let the leader know that you intend joining the walk (or can no longer make it if you have booked on), as not doing so may mean that the group leaves without you or is waiting for you to arrive. If you know your LDWA membership number, please also let the walk leader know.
https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent/E/29897/day-of-syn.html - Ploughing Match (19 miles)Needs location
Kent LDWA social walk of approx 19 miles.
Meeting at Bridge Recreation ground, Patrixbourne Road.
A rural route connecting the sites of the 2023 & 2024 East Kent Ploughing Matches. 1450ft of ascentAlthough it is not necessary to "book in" for walks, it would be helpful to let the leader know that you intend joining the walk (or can no longer make it if you have booked on), as not doing so may mean that the group leaves without you or is waiting for you to arrive. If you know your LDWA membership number, please also let the walk leader know.
Walk leader: Peter Jull - 07450 792669 / walks.kent@ldwa.org.uk
Meeting point What3Words: ///prickly.scanner.punters
https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent/E/29949/ploughing-match.html - Wye Not Wander (Challenge Event: 3 distances)Wye Village Hall & Recreation Ground, Ashford
Kent LDWA Challenge Event (not a social walk). 3 distances to choose from: 27 miles, 20 miles or 14 miles
**more details to follow**Starting from Wye Village Hall the route crosses & follows the Stour Valley & explores the North Downs through which it runs.
Event organiser: Peter Jull - walks.kent@ldwa.org.uk