Letting loose in Lenham - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

About

Michael (Walk Wild) welcomes you to join him on this gentle paced circular walk in and around the wild open spaces of Lenham, and its glorious surroundings, including a section of the North Downs Way and the 200-foot Lenham chalk cross, all with amazing views across Kent. During this walk last year, we were blessed by a chorus of skylarks and got to view kestrels and buzzards flying overhead.

Along the way there will be plenty of time to enjoy all that an early spring day in the countryside provides, including some stories and information about some of the trees and plants we find along the way, plus time to carry out some mindful activities, to encourage and inspire a deeper connection with nature.

Walk Details 

Walk Leader: Michael Harden

Distance: Approx. 6 miles 

Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours

Grade: 4

Walk Type: Circular

Accessibility Grade: A1

Age: All ages (Under 18s must have an accompanying adult)

You will need: To wear suitable clothing and footwear, refreshments and snacks. 

Toilet Facilities: No

Rest Stops: Yes

Are there stiles on route? Yes

Dogs are allowed on leads

 

What to do nearby?

Visit Leeds Castle

Experience Go Ape Forest Adventure at Leeds Castle

Head into town and visit Maidstone Museum

Take a trip to Lockmeadow and grab some street food or watch a film at Odeon Luxe

Grab a pub lunch or dinner at The Potting Shed

 

Where to stay?

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Leeds Castle Stable Courtyard Bed & Breakfast and Maiden's Tower Bed & Breakfast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Stable Oak Cottage