Skip to content
Go back
Kent Downs National Landscape Logo
  • Visit & Explore
    • Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark
      • "A panoramic view showcasing the iconic White Cliffs of Kent. The brilliant chalk cliffs rise sharply from a gently rippled coastal beach, contrasted against a partly cloudy sky. Sparse greenery accentuates the rugged texture of the white limestone, emphasizing the timeless natural beauty that defines this historic Kentish coastline.Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global GeoparkSave Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark to favourites
      • A pair of hands holding a spiral ammonite fossil with prominent ridges along its shell. The softly blurred background emphasizes the fossil's detailed natural texture and historical significance.GeoAdventuresSave GeoAdventures to favourites
      • A scenic coastal landscape featuring rolling grassy hills dotted with shrubs. A winding path meanders through the hills toward the coastline, where a calm sea meets a clear sky with a few scattered clouds. The soft early morning or late afternoon light creates a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere.GeositesSave Geosites to favourites
      • Two people high-five in a green landscape, holding French and UK flags at the Geopark Festival. The Cross-Channel Geopark logo is in the corner. A white building and flowers are in the background under a blue sky.Cross-Channel Geopark FestivalSave Cross-Channel Geopark Festival to favourites
      • SALT + EARTH FestivalSALT + EARTH FestivalSave SALT + EARTH Festival to favourites
    • #UptheKentDowns
      • #UptheKentDowns#UptheKentDownsSave #UptheKentDowns to favourites
      • Top DownsTop DownsSave Top Downs to favourites
      • Settle DownsSettle DownsSave Settle Downs to favourites
    • Activities
      • Walking
      • Cycling
      • Horse Riding
      • View all
    • Places to Visit
      • Beaches
      • Parks & Open Spaces
      • Woodland
      • Rivers & Lakes
      • Outdoor Gyms
      • View all
    • Experiences & Itineraries
      • Culture & Heritage
      • Arts & Crafts
      • Wellbeing
      • Food & Drink
      • Family Fun
      • Wildlife & Nature
      • Pilgrimage
      • Outdoor Activities
      • Farming & Animals
      • View all
    • The North Downs Way National Trail
      • The North Downs Way National TrailThe North Downs Way National TrailSave The North Downs Way National Trail to favourites
      • North Downs Way Art TrailNorth Downs Way Art TrailSave North Downs Way Art Trail to favourites
    • Events
    • How to get here
    • Blog
  • Conserve
    • What is special about the Kent Downs?
    • Climate Change and the Kent Downs
    • New Duty to Seek to Further
    • Respect, Protect, Enjoy
    • Volunteering
    • Tree Planting
  • Landscape management
    • Farming in Protected Landscapes
    • Management guidance and publications
      • Management guidance and publications
      • Management Plan
      • Landscape Character Assessment 2020
    • Tree Planting
    • Natural Flood Management
    • Viticulture
  • Planning
    • Planning overview
    • Planning protocol
    • Planning publications
    • National Planning Policy Framework
    • Planning and the Management Plan
    • Boundary Map
  • Business Resources
    • Business Resources
    • Work with us
    • Find a North Downs Way Ambassador
  • Education
    • Education walks for children
    • Useful teaching materials
    • How to guides
    • Activity sheets
    • Geopark Education Resources
  • Projects
    • UNESCO Sites Across the Channel
    • GeoDiversity
    • Putting Down Routes
    • Mapping Heritage Ponds
    • Farming in Protected Landscapes
      • Farming in Protected Landscapes
      • Farming in Protected Landscapes: Indicative Projects
    • North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve
    • Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme
    • Undergrounding
    • The Kent Downs Trust
    • Past projects
      • EXPERIENCE
      • Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership
      • Orchards for Everyone
      • The Ash Project
      • Valley of Visions
      • Green Pilgrimage
  • About us
    • What is special about the Kent Downs?
    • What is a National Landscape?
    • Who we are
      • Joint Advisory Committee
      • National Landscape Partnership
      • Our partners
      • The National Landscape team
      • EU Funding
    • Boundary Map
    • Vacancies and Opportunities
    • Contact us
  • Donate
  • Show search
  • Show favourites
menu
Search form

Via Francigena : Canterbury to ShepherdswellVia Francigena : Canterbury to Shepherdswell21st April 2023Explore churches and art as you journey in the footsteps of pilgrims along the ancient Via Francigena from Canterbury Cathedral to Shepherdswell.
Historic timber-framed buildings with flower boxes overlooking a narrow canal in Canterbury, Kent.Canterbury City Pilgrim Tour31st March 2023Take the Pilgrims Way through medieval Canterbury's less frequented street and discover riverside gardens, tiny chapels and ancient hospitals.
'Feel Our Voice’ By Kezia Cole‘Feel Our Voice’ By Kezia Cole2nd March 2023The parametric design enables light to filter through the piece, creating a visual ripple as the contours of the bench mirror words spoken by local…
‘Sedile Francigena’ By Polysemic‘Sedile Francigena’ By Polysemic2nd March 2023An incredible piece of engineering and a beautiful work of art, which in Latin translates to seat or bench, the base is created from local…
The Way of St MartinThe Way of St Martin6th December 2022Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims who travelled from the Continent to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
Three cyclists on a dirt pathway, with orchard on right and hedge on left. Cycling towards the camera, on a sunny day.North Downs Way Riders’ Route: Optional Cantii Way24th November 2022On this section of the North Downs Way Riders' Route, there's the option to take on the Cantii Way, which combines quirky coastal towns and…
North Downs Way Riders' Route: Section 3a - Alternative Wye to Canterbury routeNorth Downs Way Riders’ Route: Section 3a – Alternative Wye to Canterbury route18th November 2022On this section of the North Downs Way Riders' Route, meander along the River Stour, relax and reflect at Catha's Seat and take in the…
North Downs Way Riders' Route: Section 3 - East Kent LoopNorth Downs Way Riders’ Route: Section 3 – East Kent Loop18th November 2022On this section of the North Downs Way Riders' Route, wind through ancient woodland, past outdoor sculptures and drink in sensational views in historic Canterbury.
Denge and Eggringe Woods and Bonsai BankDenge and Eggringe Woods and Bonsai Bank20th January 2022Denge and Eggringe Woods are a large areas of adjoining woodland south of Canterbury, rich with orchids and butterflies.
Boys cycling on the Viking Coastal TrailExplore Canterbury Town Walking & Cycling Routes21st May 2018Explore the medieval city of Canterbury, birthplace of Christopher Marlowe, by bicycle or foot taking in world famous sights such as the Cathedral, St Augustine's…
Great Stour WayGreat Stour way10th March 2015Running between Canterbury and Chartham this 3 mile long traffic free multi-user route following National Cycle Route 18 provides a beautiful and tranquil journey along…
Cathedral to Coast cycle ride – Canterbury to Dover10th March 2015Undertake your own Pilgrim's Progress on this marvellous 50 mile (80km) circular ride using Regional Routes 16 and 17 linking Dover, Canterbury and Folkestone.
  • You're on page 1
  • 2
Join our email list
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Instagram

Co-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund.

Exhibition equipment and vehicles for external events and promotion is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

EU-Logo
Interreg Experience
Interreg Unesco
Kent Downs & Marshes Leader Logo
Leader RDPE logo.
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development logo.
  • Legal
  • Accessibility

© 2010-2024 Kent Downs National Landscape