Heart of Kent Walking Festival
Welcome to the Heart of Kent Walking Festival. The festival is all about enjoying walking, meeting new people and will take place in some of the most beautiful and unique landscapes.
- 24 Mar 2023
- Multiple walks
24nd March – 2nd April 2023
A variety of locations are planned for the walks including the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and along the Medway Valley, offering some peaceful waterside walking. There will be walks through the bluebell woods, walks passing Neolithic stones and ruined castles and many more.
There are walks for all ages and abilities. From a strenuous 22 miles to a short leisurely walks where you get time to enjoy the views, look at the flowers and simply stop and appreciate the natural environment. We’re including a very accessible walk for those needing to travel with wheels or simply needing a more even surface.
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Circular Walk from Hollingbourne – Heart of Kent Walking Festival24th March 2023, 9:45am - 12:15pmJoin the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership for a scenic view of the North Downs as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023. HollingbourneSave Circular Walk from Hollingbourne – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Hollingbourne to Lenham – Heart of Kent Walking Festival24th March 2023, 10am - 1pmA free guided walk with the Kent Community Rail Partnership from Hollingbourne to Lenham, as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023. HollingbourneSave Hollingbourne to Lenham – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Pilgrimage Walk from Thurnham to Bredgar – Heart of Kent Walking Festival25th March 2023, 9am - 2pmCome along on a guided pilgrimage walk on the third leg of the Augustine Camino as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023. ThurnhamSave Pilgrimage Walk from Thurnham to Bredgar – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Accessible Nature Scoot in Kings Wood – Heart of Kent Walking Festival30th March 2023, 10:30am - 12:30pmLearn about and experience nature with Gini from Wild with Wheels on this accessible nature scoot through Kings Wood as part of the Heart of… ChallockSave Accessible Nature Scoot in Kings Wood – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle – Heart of Kent Walking Festival26th March 2023, 9:30am - 1:30pmJoin Ben from Boots on Adventures on a walk that takes in picturesque views of the Kentish countryside, as part of the Heart of Kent… HollingbourneSave Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Luddesdown and Cobham Hike – Heart of Kent Walking Festival26th March 2023, 10:15am - 4:15pmTake a hike with John from Hike South East and explore and learn about Cobham and Luddesdown as part of the Heart of Kent Walking… Sole StreetSave Luddesdown and Cobham Hike – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favourites
Churches, bluebells and the Ladies Castle – Heart of Kent Walking Festival1st April 2023, 9:40am - 5pmJoin the History Hikers to discover bluebell woodlands, views of Leeds Castle, and two historic churches as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival… HollingbourneSave Churches, bluebells and the Ladies Castle – Heart of Kent Walking Festival to favouritesSustainable Transport and Walking
With sustainability in mind many of the walks will start close to train stations and bus routes. This means you can leave your car at home and enjoy the journey. The train lines travel through some beautiful countryside so all you have to do is relax.
About the Festival Organisers
The festival is a collaboration of organisations, led by Visit Maidstone from Maidstone Borough Council and include: Kent Downs AONB, Kent County Council, Medway Valley Countryside Partnership, Kent Community Rail Partnership, Sustrans, Long Distance Walks Association, and others.