What we’re about
Welcome to the Meetup page for the Kent LDWA walking group.
We are a friendly and dynamic group who enjoys discovering our countryside on foot.
We organise social walks almost every weekend all around Kent, which are all lead by volunteers. Their distance is usually around 20 miles and most include a pub stop when possible. We walk around the entire county but sometimes venture in Surrey , Sussex and even ... France!
We also hold three challenge events every year, where you can discover an area at your own pace, following a route description, fed and watered along the way at several checkpoints.
We are looking forward to meeting you at our next walk – any question, please shout! You can also visit our website for more information: https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent
Non members are welcome to try us for three walks, but then we ask that you join the national LDWA at http://www.ldwa.org.uk/.
This is £18 per year (£15 for direct debit) and allows you to walk with any group in the country, as well as receive Strider magazine three times a year and get discounts on our hundreds of challenge events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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
- Long Man Revisited (23 miles)Village Green Lane, Eastbourne
Kent LDWA Social Walk of approx 23 miles over a hilly route
Meet/start point is East Dean Car Park on Village Green Lane (off Gilbert's Drive). What3Words: ///speeches.tucked.ticklingThis is a beautiful walk offering fantastic views of the Sussex countryside, South Downs and the Long Man of Wilmington. A hilly walk with some moderately challenging climbs, total ascent is approx 3200ft. Lunch stop will be in Alfriston (bring a picnic, visit the pub or one of the local cafes).
https://ldwa.org.uk/Kent/E/30288/long-man-revisited.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.
Walk leaders: Jan and Neal O'Rourke 07305 360192 / nealorourke5@gmail.com
