KENTISH KISS – Sandling to Wye (26.5km) / Strenuous
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HILLY FITNESS WALK
16.5 mi (26.5 km) / 750m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)
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A flirtatious summer trail with a streak of Tuki Tiger spirit. Skimming bright lakes and weaving through country park woodland, it purrs gently at first - then bares its claws with a few thigh-testing hills and sweeping Kentish views.
Halfway, a countryside pub roars a welcome: cold drinks, sunlit garden, tall tales.
Bold, social, and just a little wild - the Kentish Kiss leaves stripes on your legs and a grin on your face. 🐅
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🏋🏻♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED
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GOOD TO STRONG – capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a fast pace.
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🏞️ HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
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(#) Big, horizon-stretching views as we prowl the edges of the Wye Downs & Broad Downs.
(#) Wander the lakes and rolling greenery of Brockhill Country Park.
(#) Conquer the summit of Summerhouse Hill.
(#) Brave an adventurous route through the Wye National Nature Reserve.
(#) Refuel with an outdoor lunch at a standout hill viewpoint.
(#) Roll into character-rich English villages and welcoming rural pubs to toast the adventure.
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🥪 DAY STRUCTURE
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Extended break for lunch – Hill viewpoint / Mid hike pub stop (for drinks only) / Walk end pub stop.
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🌎 MEETING POINT
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‘PLATFORM 2 EXIT’ at Sandling Station, no later than specified start time.
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📝 LOGISTICS
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- 9:20 – Train from ST PACRAS INT.
- 9:25 - Connection at ASHFORD INT.
- 9:40 – Start walk from SANDLING
- 17:00 – Estimated finish, no guarantees!
(Linear hike) - Finish at WYE station
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🚂 TRAIN TICKET
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- 'Return to Sandling, plus a one-way extension from Wye to Ashford for return journey’
(1 Change)
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💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10
Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket
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- (A) PAYPAL – @tukitiger using the ‘Friends & Family' option ONLY!
- (B) BANK TRANSFER
Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841
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🥾 WHAT TO BRING
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- Torch (Autumn/Winter hikes)
- Sit mat
- Outdoor wear – basic technical clothing & equipment
- AVOID - jeans
- Waterproofs (rain forecast?)
- Footwear – recommend ankle support hiking boots, not essential
- Packed Lunch (high energy snacks possibly)
- Water – 1 to 2 litres
- Vaseline (good for avoiding blisters)
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⚕️ SAFETY
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This hike is led by an experienced hike leader & qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.
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📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS
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