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This night hike is a circular route from Sole Street through the Kent Downs National Landscape taking in vineyards, the hamlet of Luddesdown, isolated woodland, sections of the Wealdway and the North Downs Way, and Cobham Mausoleum. We hear local stories including about Charles Dickens, and explore the chalk landscape. We start in the light but the majority of the hike is in the dark, enabling us to experience the route in a very special way, listening for wildlife & looking for the moon & stars.
Walk Details
Walk Leader: John Bradshaw - Hike South East
Distance: Approx. 10 miles
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Grade: Grade 4 Moderate
Walk Type: Circular
Accessibility Grade: A1
Age: 10 years and over (Under 18s must have an accompanying adult)
You will need: Please bring packed dinner snacks, water and any personal medication. Please also wear suitable clothing and footwear
Toilet Facilities: Yes
Rest Stops: Yes, for dinner
Are there stiles on route? Yes
Dogs are welcome on leads
What to do in Maidstone?
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
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 per ticket |
Booking required due to limited spaces
| Season (22 Mar 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 16:45 | - 22:45 |
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