The treasures of Kit’s Coty
Views of the North Downs and Medway Valley stretch out before you, as you wonder at Kit’s Coty House and Little Kit’s Coty House, the remains of two megalithic ‘dolmen’ burial chambers dating back thousands of years. Walking from Cuxton to Detling you will see the magnificent sight of Rochester Cathedral and Castle. Plus, at the height of the trail you will see the salt marshes and aquatic birds swooping above. Spend the afternoon learning the art of shell candle making or painting ceramics in the historical village of Thurnham.
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The treasures of Kit’s Coty
Views of the North Downs and Medway Valley stretch out before you, as you wonder at Kit’s Coty House and Little Kit’s Coty House, the remains of two megalithic ‘dolmen’ burial chambers dating back thousands of years. Walking from Cuxton to Detling you will see the magnificent sight of Rochester Cathedral and Castle. Plus, at the height of the trail you will see the salt marshes and aquatic birds swooping above. Spend the afternoon learning the art of shell candle making or painting ceramics in the historical village of Thurnham.
Kit’s Coty House and Little Kit’s Coty House
Kit’s Coty House and Little Kit’s Coty House are the remains of two megalithic ‘dolmen’ burial chambers. Both are located in Aylesford, in an open field offering fantastic views across the North Downs and Medway Valley.
Kit’s Coty House and Little Kit’s Coty House
The Cock Horse Detling or The Cavendish
The Cock Horse in Detling, near Maidstone serves traditional pub food cooked fresh to order from the best seasonal produce.
The Cavendish is a coffee house and eatery in Bearsted. Serving delicious home made food and the highest quality coffees and teas.
The Cock Horse DetlingThe Cavendish
This Art of Mine
Based in the beautiful Kent countryside, This Art of Mine is an all-year-round pottery painting studio and, from May to June, a stunning peony farm.
The Black Horse Inn or Kit’s Coty Glamping – Pizza
The Black Horse Inn is a relaxed, rural, family run pub set in the Kentish countryside. Set on the hamlet of Thurnham, near Maidstone.
If you’re staying at Kit’s Coty glamping you can make and cook your own pizza using a wood fired pizza oven.
The Black Horse InnKit's Coty Glamping - Pizza
Rural Glamping or B&B on The Pilgrims Way
Kit’s Coty Glamping (££) offer glamorous camping for everyone. This 5 star award winning glamping accommodation located in Aylesford, Kent.
The Black Horse Inn (£) bed and breakfast offers a rural setting, with an excellent choice of breakfast includes full English, eggs benedict and eggs royale.
Kit's Coty GlampingThe Black Horse InnTravel
Train – Aylesford train station is a 54 minute walk to Kit’s Coty.
Bus – The Lower Bell bus stop is a 5 minute walk to Kit’s Coty. The bus routes nearby include 101, 130, 142, B150.
Parking – there is no car park at either site but it may be possible to park on some of the wider parts of nearby roads or a layby. The sites are about 500 metres apart, accessed via a mix of footpaths and busy roads.