Walk Awhile Walking Holidays

15/05/2024

6 determined Canadians walking from Wi******er to Canterbury sent this photo today from the North Downs Way National Trail between Chaldon & Westerham - wild garlic flourishing! North Downs Way Ambassadors

10/05/2024

*TOMORROW*
Join us on a Stained Glass Window Tour, and discover richly-detailed Bible-story windows, explore Miracle Windows and see the oldest stained glass in England.

Every Friday in April, May & June, 11:15-12:30

£5 per person, plus admission charge.

Find out more and book: https://ow.ly/973250Ro76z

25/02/2024

Only two months until the Medieval Canterbury Weekend!
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April

Organized by the Centre for Kent History & Heritage at Canterbury Christ Church University, the Medieval Canterbury Weekend returns for 2024 with a programme of 19 talks and its hallmark guided visits.

On Saturday 27 April, 10:00-11:00 & 11:30-12:30, you can join us for 'Canterbury Cathedral Archive & Library Treasures'.
A guided visit focusing on the early printed books, manuscripts and other sources in our collections.

See full programme of events: https://ckhh.org.uk/mcw

01/01/2024

11/12/2023

19/11/2023

Explore the North Downs Way step by step! 🚶‍♀️ Section 14: Wye to Folkestone

Embark on an extraordinary 15 mile/24.5km walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature reserves, cross fields and farmlands, and culminate your journey with some breathtaking coastal views.

Start your ramble in the picturesque village of Wye, with a steep climb up to a panoramic viewpoint and the awe-inspiring Wye Crown Memorial. Before reaching the Devil’s Kneading Trough in the Wye National Nature Reserve, home to 20 orchid species.

Pause for a moment at the Farthing Common Viewpoint to take in the beauty surrounding you. Cross the former Roman Road of Stone Street as you head toward the hills above Folkestone, to be treated to far-reaching vistas.

Reflect on the distance you have travelled and celebrate your journey's end by strolling into town, and stopping at the Folkestone Harbour Arm for a classic British delight—fish and chips! 🍟🐟

🔗 https://bit.ly/3MToF8k
📸 © Kent Downs AONB

02/10/2023

Explore the North Downs Way step by step! 🚶‍♀️ Section eight - Detling to Lenham 🥾

Step back in time and follow the footsteps of pilgrims on this 9 mile (14.8km) stroll through ancient ruins and lush woodlands. Start your journey in the picturesque village of Detling, passing through an elegant Tudor gateway to join The Pilgrims Way. Climb up a steep hill onto the chalk ridge, where White Horse Wood Country Park and the ruins of Thurnham Castle await, offering stunning views. Explore the enchanting Hucking Estate, protected by The Woodland Trust, before finishing near the charming village of Lenham, where a celebratory cup of tea (or something stronger) awaits...

🔗 https://bit.ly/3PEE1O9
📸 Ruins of Thurnham Castle, Detling © Kent Downs AONB

06/09/2023

Haymaking 👩‍🌾
This is quite a rare sight in most city centres, but a vital part of keeping this piece of land as a meadow 🌱
Our Garden’s Team have been challenged with such mixed weather, but in their words ‘it’s getting there’ 🌦️
It certainly makes a very rural sight.
Association of English Cathedrals

23/08/2023

🌟 Feel Our Voice 🌟

This quirky sculpture on the Art Trail can be found between and Hatch, offering the perfect resting spot with views across the Stour Valley.

Artist, Kezia Cole, created this bench from recycled apple crates from local Rickard’s farm. The parametric design enables light to filter through the piece and creates a visual ripple as the visitor walks past ensuring the work sits within and gently interacts with the view itself.

The contours of the bench mirror words spoken by local people, words that they would say to someone sitting on the bench whilst looking at the panoramic view of farmland, orchards, oast houses, fruit crops, hop bines and the Stour Valley.
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📍 Feel Our Voice, Chilham⠀
🔗 https://kentdowns.org.uk/activities/feel-our-voice-by-kezia-cole/
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14/07/2023

With panoramic views across the channel and out to France on a clear day, this walk takes in a dramatic section of the England Coastal Path.

11/07/2023

Looks like an excellent programme

You can reach the World from Dover 2023 is a new arts festival in Dover, celebrating the towns international and historical significance.

10/07/2023

Delighted to have been awarded the Green Tourism Silver Award again

10/07/2023

Since at least the time of peripatetic Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing. “Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow,” Henry David Thoreau penned in his journal. What is it about walking, in particular, that makes it so amenable to thinking and writing? The answer begins with changes to our chemistry. Read about the curious link between mind and feet: http://nyer.cm/xavdZSo

20/06/2023

Many to be seen on the Kent Downs AONB

Did you know there are approximately 52 species of wild orchid in Britain? 🌸

The majority tend to flower from late spring, so now is an excellent time to go orchid hunting. 😍

Find out what else to look out for in June 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/coming-to-the-countryside-near-you-wildlife-in-june/

30/05/2023

Magnificent effort by Carers Stepping Out on Sunday

11/05/2023

Celebrate this Saturday with a peaceful 17.5km linear walk along the first section of the North Downs Way National Trail. Escape from the hustle and bustle of Farnham and slip into the tranquillity of the Surrey countryside.

Flanked by stretches of arable land and livestock, you'll pass through Puttenham with pubs to choose from, or stop at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village tearoom at Compton. You can take a minor detour up to the ruins of St Catherine’s Chapel for sweeping views, or press on to Guildford town centre to relax after your adventure.

For route details 👉 https://bit.ly/44Dd0Bj

📍 Peaceful lake at Puttenham Common
📸 © https://bit.ly/3VPjE3t beautiful photo 😍

07/05/2023

🚶‍♀️ Walk of the week - Colley Hill and Reigate Hill 🚶⠀
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Discover this gentle circular walk around a well-known beauty spot on the North Downs Way. Enjoy spectacular views to the south stretching as far as the High Weald and even the South Downs.

🥾 4.5km⠀
⌚ Allow 1.5 hours⠀
🥪 Toilets and refreshments in Wray Lane car park⠀
🔗 https://bit.ly/3AXC0Wb for full walk details

05/05/2023

Jack will be leading this walk on the 28th May. Sign up soon!

Kevin Sinfield, sporting superstar backs our special Stepping Out Kent walk to raise funds for MND and we are so grateful. 🙏

King Kev, captain of Rugby League’s Leeds Rhinos, was always a tough guy carved out of granite, one of the greatest Superleague players of all time. But it turns out that was just a training exercise. It’s what he did next that forged his national reputation as a revered, committed and ferocious campaigner. In 2019 his former team mate and childhood friend, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and Sinfield pledged his support.

“Right at the start it was all about Rob. Then you realise pretty quickly, this is everywhere. There are 5000 people in the UK with MND.”

So he set about raising awareness and funds, first by running 7 marathons in 7 days. Then with a run from Leicester Tigers Stadium to Leeds Rhinos home ground – 101 miles in 24 hours with no sleep. (Actually 104 miles. They got lost twice.) And then the incredible ULTRA 7in7. Seven tough ultra marathons – 40 miles each – in 7 days. Towards the end, every step was agony but he finished at Old Trafford, running on the pitch at half time during the Rugby League World Cup Final to the deafening cheers of a standing ovation.

Read our full blog (link in bio) and follow the link below to sign up and join us for this very special walk on the 28th May from Chilham to Canterbury.

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https://carerssteppingout.co.uk

Photo credit: Simon Wilkinson / SW Pics 🙏

29/04/2023

Contact [email protected] to register

18/04/2023

You are invited to join a very special Stepping Out sponsored walk in partnership with Kent MND Associations. 👇MNDA - East Kent

Booking is essential, please email [email protected] and donate your £10 to take part using the link below - reference ‘STEPOUT’

https://www.justgiving.com/page/eastkentmndafundraising2023

🗓️ Sunday the 28th of May 2023

⏰ 9.30 am

📍 Chilham Square

The walk will start from the beautiful village of Chilham, Kent to Canterbury Cathedral along part of the Pilgrims Way to raise awareness and vital funds for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

The route will be lead by Jack Bright from Walk Awhile Walking Holidays and will include the Kent Downs AONB, past vineyards and orchards before passing through the Iron Age Bigbury Camp on the way to Canterbury.

Here is everything you need to register for this special walk.

📸 Kent Downs AONB 🙏


The National Lottery Sport England North Downs Way National Trail

18/04/2023

We are looking forward to supporting MNDA & Stepping Out on the 28th May

You are invited to join a very special Stepping Out sponsored walk in partnership with Kent MND Associations. 👇MNDA - East Kent

Booking is essential, please email [email protected] and donate your £10 to take part using the link below - reference ‘STEPOUT’

https://www.justgiving.com/page/eastkentmndafundraising2023

🗓️ Sunday the 28th of May 2023

⏰ 9.30 am

📍 Chilham Square

The walk will start from the beautiful village of Chilham, Kent to Canterbury Cathedral along part of the Pilgrims Way to raise awareness and vital funds for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

The route will be lead by Jack Bright from Walk Awhile Walking Holidays and will include the Kent Downs AONB, past vineyards and orchards before passing through the Iron Age Bigbury Camp on the way to Canterbury.

Here is everything you need to register for this special walk.

📸 Kent Downs AONB 🙏


The National Lottery Sport England North Downs Way National Trail

11/04/2023

Nature and tales of the past are brought to life along the North Downs Way and around Canterbury by new projects engaging visitors with local knowledge and ages-old skills