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Walkers on the North Downs Way Near Maidstone
Kent

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Choose from a variety of walks in stunning locations including the Kent North Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There will be walks through the bluebell woods, walks passing castles and of the historic architecture of the picturesque villages. There are walks for all ages and abilities. From a strenuous 18 miles to a short leisurely walks where you get time to enjoy the views, look at the flowers and simply stop and appreciate the natural environment.

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Sustainable Transport and Walking

With sustainability in mind many of the walks will start close to train stations and bus routes. This means you can leave your car at home and enjoy the journey. The train lines travel through some beautiful countryside so all you have to do is relax.

Walk Grades

To choose the right walk for you, please see the walk grades and accessibility key below. Each walk will contain the walk grade and accessibility information in their description.

1. Easy Access: walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections.

2. Easy walks: for anyone who does not have mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.

3. Leisurely: walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

4. Moderate: walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

5. Strenuous: walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness levels should contact the organiser or walk leader in advance.

People in doubt about their fitness levels should contact the organiser or walk leader in advance.

Accessibility levels:

A1. Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind.

A2. Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of stairs.

A3. Suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

A4. Suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair.

A5. Suitable for medium sized mobility scooters.

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Guided Rail Ramble Charing to Harrietsham - The Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Charing Railway Station, Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA

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Charing

Explore the beautiful landscape running through the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty led by local experts from Kent Community Rail Partnership.

Dates

From:
21 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Vineyard, Orchard and Woodland Walk at Balfour Winery - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Balfour Winery, Five Oak Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0HT

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Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

Staplehurst

*BOOKING COMING SOON*
Experience the beauty of Hush Heath Estate, the home of Balfour Winery, and explore the vines, orchards and woodland and see and learn about the flora and fauna of the site with this guided tour as part of the Heart of Kent…

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From:
21 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
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23 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
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28 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30

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Buttercups and Daisies - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

St Nicholas Church Car Park, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4AW

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Maidstone

Take part in the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025 with this family friendly walk along the Greensand Way, with a stop at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats!

Dates

From:
22 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30

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Luddesdown and Cobham ~ Night Walk - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Sole Street Railway Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0XY

john@hikesoutheast.co.uk

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Gravesend

Enjoy a hike with John from Hike South East from Sole Street through the Kent Downs National Landscape with the heightened experience of doing so under the moon and stars!

Dates

From:
22 Mar 2025Open 16:45 - 22:45

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Luddesdown and Cobham ~ Day Walk - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Sole Street Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0XY

john@hikesoutheast.co.uk

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Gravesend

This circular hike from Sole Street through the Kent Downs National Landscape includes vineyards, Luddesdown, woodland, the Wealdway, North Downs Way, Cobham Mausoleum, and local stories, including those about Charles Dickens.

Dates

From:
23 Mar 2025Open 09:45 - 15:45

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A Historical Walk from Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Hollingbourne, Kent

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Price
Price £7.00 Per Ticket

Hollingbourne

*BOOKING COMING SOON*
Ben Crozier will lead an eight-mile historical walk from Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle, exploring Kent's picturesque landscape and sharing stories of medieval pilgrims, the She-Wolf of France, and the area's rich history, with…

Dates

From:
23 Mar 2025Open 09:30 - 14:30

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Letting loose in Lenham - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Lenham Railway Station, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2HR

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Lenham, Maidstone

Join Michael (Walk Wild) for a gentle circular walk through Lenham’s wild open spaces, featuring the North Downs Way, the 200-foot Lenham chalk cross, and stunning views across Kent, with chances to spot skylarks, kestrels, and buzzards.

Dates

From:
26 Mar 2025Open 10:20 - 15:00

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Pilgrimage Walk from Aylesford Priory to Thurnham Along the Augustine Camino - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BX

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Price
Price £5.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

Aylesford

Join Andrew Kelly – the founder of the Augustine Camino pilgrimage route – on a gentle introduction to pilgrimage.

Dates

From:
29 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30

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Churches & Bluebells - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Hollingbourne Train Station, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1TX

ildi.pelikan@takemetolondon.com

Price
Price £12.00 Per Ticket

Hollingbourne, Maidstone

Discover the charm and beauty of Kent on this 9.5-mile guided walk through the heart of the Garden of England. This journey will take you through picturesque historic villages, tranquil ancient woodlands, and vibrant landscapes filled with bluebells

Dates

From:
29 Mar 2025Open 09:15 - 15:00

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On the Greensand Way: Knole’s Deer and Scenic Weald - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

Sevenoaks Train Station, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DP

mjoutdooradventures@hotmail.com

Price
Price £7.00 Per Ticket

Sevenoaks

New edition to The Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025, Starting at Sevenoaks Train Station, we'll walk to Knole Estate, home to over 400 fallow deer and the historic Knole House, then follow the Greensand Way for sweeping views over the Weald,…

Dates

From:
30 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Malling Meander - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Address

West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ

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West Malling

This new edition to The Kent Walking Festival 2025 scenic figure-of-eight walk covers 10 miles in the morning and 6 in the afternoon, passing through Barming, West Malling, and Offham, with an option to leave after the first leg

Dates

From:
30 Mar 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00

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