Heart of Kent Walking Festival

A partnership of organisations and volunteers coming together to create a walking festival in the glorious Kent countryside

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Free guided walk led by Join Kent Community Rail partnership on 4 June.
Enjoy a ramble including Holborough Marshes Nature Reserve and Leybourne lakes Country Park.
Free of charge but booking is essential. https://t.co/uZEnIm3htI
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#guidedwalks
#countrysidewalks
#Kent

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Well Done!

[North Downs Way @NorthDownsWayNT]

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded a £250,000 grant by @HeritageFundUK and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes programme for our new Putting Down Routes project 🙌

We'll be working with @KentDownsNL, @wildwithwheels and @UkBgh

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Head on a Halling Rail Ramble with Kent Community Rail Partnership this June!

Ramble from Halling to Cuxton, through the North Downs Way, exploring woodland and meadows and enjoy views of Halling's Blue Lake and the Medway Valley.

Book now: https://t.co/INcPPpvTH6
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[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Head on a Halling Rail Ramble with Kent Community Rail Partnership this summer!

Ramble from Halling to Cuxton, through the North Downs Way, exploring woodland and meadows and enjoy views of Halling's Blue Lake and the Medway Valley.

Find out more: https://t.co/INcPPpvTH6
#walks

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Thank you! - https://t.co/qNf6UAhODa

Our most recent newsletter provides a full Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023 recap. It also features some upcoming guided walks from our partners. Check it out via the link above!

#guidedwalks #walks #walking #hiking #Kent #Maidstone

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On 23 April, Michael took 5 walkers on 'Walk Wild, Walk Ashford' as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023!

After postponing due to stormy weather conditions, Michael was again faced with some wet conditions. However, despite the rain, we hope all walkers enjoyed the walk.

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On 1 April, Claire took 20 walkers on the 'Herbal Medicine and Forest Therapy Walk' as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023!

The group used their senses to explore how to identify plants, with Claire explaining the benefits, and connected over their love for nature.

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On Tuesday 28 March, Alan took 9 walkers on the Mote Park Tree Walk as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023!

With heavy rain all day, the weather was not in our favour, but the walk still went ahead, exploring Mote Parks interesting specimen trees.

#Walks #Kent

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

On the 26 March, Ben from Boots on Adventures, took 18 walkers with him on 'A walk with Pilgrims, She Wolves and Black Swans, Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle'.

A jolly time was had despite the unappealing weather forecast, which luckily was not too bad on the day!

#walks #Kent

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On the 26 March, John from Hike South East took 2 walkers on the 'Luddesdown and Cobham Hike' as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023.

Although it was wet and muddy, it was good fun and a great hike with plenty of interesting stories!

#HOKWalkingFestival #walks #Kent

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

On 26 March, Peter from Long Distance Walkers Association took 22 walkers on the 22 mile Linton, Loose and Langley Loop!

Despite some long detours due to flooding, most walkers finished the 22 mile hike, and enjoyed coffees in Loose and lunch in Langley.

@LDWA1 #walking #Kent

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On 25 March, Michael took 16 walkers on the 'Buttercups and Daisies' walk as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023!

The weather held up for the occasion and everyone loved getting acquainted with the adorable goats at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats.

#Walks #Kent

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

On 25 March and 2 April, Lindy from Balfour Winery took walkers along on the 'Vineyard, Orchard and Woodland Walk at Balfour Winery' as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023.

29 walkers came along in total over the two days, with everyone seeming to have a lovely time!

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On the 25 March, Andrew took 3 walkers on the 'Pilgrimage Walk from Thurnham to Bredgar' as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023!

The group enjoyed the walk and chatted about pilgrimage and the different plants in the Hucking Estate, Gorham and Admiral Community Woodlands.

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On 24 March, Sarah from Medway Valley Countryside Partnership took 6 walkers on the Teston Bridge Country Park Walk as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023!

The day was bright with a view showers and all walkers enjoyed themselves on this stunning walk!
#Walks @MedwayValley

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On 24 March, Derek from Medway Valley Countryside Partnership took 11 walkers on a Circular Walk from Hollingbourne as part of the HoK Walking Festival 2023!

Derek has received some wonderful feedback, with attendees describing the walks as 'excellent' and 'informative'. #walks

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On Friday 24 March, Therese took 16 walkers with her on the 'Walk on the North Downs Way, Hollingbourne to Lenham'

Therese shared her knowledge of local history along the route and there was a stop at Percy the Pilgrim, with many using this as an opportunity for some photos.

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Booking closes very soon for this Sunday's Walk, 'Walk Wild, Walk Ashford'!

Enjoy a FREE gentle paced health and wellbeing walk exploring some of the wild, wide-open and quiet spaces that lay to the north of Ashford.

Find out more and book here: https://t.co/B4rKvodb4a

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Join Michael on the 'Walk Wild, Walk Ashford' guided walk on Sunday 23 April!

This walk is free but spaces are limited! Booking essential.

Find out more and book now here: https://t.co/pghS90SKpN

#hokwalkingfestival #walking #explore #countrysidewalks #kent

[Heart of Kent Walking Festival @HeartofKentWalk]

Join Michael on the 'Walk Wild, Walk Ashford' guided walk on Sunday 23 April!

This walk is free but spaces are limited! Booking essential.

Find out more and book now here: https://t.co/pghS90SKpN

#hokwalkingfestival #walking #explore #countrysidewalks #kent