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2023, Year of the Coast2023, Year of the Coast29th August 2023Get GeoCurious tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWildlife & Nature tagsIn celebration of the Year of the Coast, we've handpicked our top 10 coastal experiences in the Kent Downs National Landscape for you to try!
Sustainable Walks in the Darent ValleySustainable Walks in the Darent Valley30th May 2023Culture & Heritage tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWildlife & Nature tagsDownload the free Darent Valley Trails app and discover 17 new Rail Trail walks all starting and ending at train stations in North Kent.
Top 5 bluebell walks in the Kent DownsTop 5 bluebell walks in the Kent Downs27th March 2023Outdoor Activities tagsWildlife & Nature tagsIf you're looking for inspiration on the best places for some bluebell spotting, look no further!
Walks With North Downs Way AmbassadorsWalks With North Downs Way Ambassadors24th March 2023Explore a walking trail with an ambassador and discover history, mythology, flora, fauna or folklore.
The Best Viewpoints in the Kent Downs AONBThe Best Viewpoints in the Kent Downs20th February 2023Outdoor Activities tagsWildlife & Nature tagsSearching for incredible views? Look no further! We've rounded up the best viewpoints in the Kent Downs.
Half Term in the Kent DownsHalf Term in the Kent Downs31st January 2023Family Fun tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWildlife & Nature tagsHalf term is approaching! But don’t worry, we’re here to help you beat the school holiday boredom with our Kent Downs half term guide.
Cambers, inclines and slopes, oh my!Cambers, inclines and slopes, oh my!13th January 2023Outdoor Activities tags"The day I discovered how accessibility-challenged the Trail could be..." by Peter Morris, North Downs Way National Trail Manager.
Ride the North Downs Way National TrailRide the North Downs Way National Trail17th November 2022Family Fun tagsOutdoor Activities tagsThe North Downs Way is now explorable on two wheels or four legs, thanks to the creation of a new Riders’ Route itinerary.
Chalk Hill Figures in the Kent DownsChalk Hill Figures in the Kent Downs25th July 2022Culture & Heritage tagsThere are four distinctive hill figures carved into the iconic chalk of the Kent Downs - have you seen them all?
Early summer orchids in the Kent DownsEarly summer orchids in the Kent Downs24th June 2022Wildlife & Nature tagsDiscover the orchids to look out for in July and where to spot them in the Kent Downs.
Kent’s Heritage Coast – Lonely Planet Best in TravelKent’s Heritage Coast – Lonely Planet Best in Travel1st January 2022Culture & Heritage tagsThe Lonely Planet ranks Kent’s Heritage Coast as one of the world’s best regions to visit in 2022
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