The Chilham Chill (10 miles)

A scenic, circular walk that takes in the historic Tudor village of Chilham; Godmersham Park which has associations with Jane Austen; and the village of Sole Street which has a quirky pub for refreshments just after half way. This woodland, pasture and lane route is hilly in places (especially before our picnic lunch stop) but rewards us with many beautiful views along the way. It’s suitable for well-behaved dogs, on lead around livestock and some quiet road sections.

Please gather at 09:45 for a prompt start at 10am and bring a picnic lunch for midway. There are public toilets in the large free carpark at the start/end of the walk and we plan to stop for drinks and loos after 6 miles. Stout walking boots are advisable for muddy conditions and rutted tracks.

Subject to walk leaders approval we allow well-behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk.
Please note that there is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.
Members of the Ramblers Association are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also to keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).