East Kent

The East Kent group generally walk on the last Sunday of each month 8 -10 miles all day walks, bring your own luch with pub / cafe stops for drinks.

We are a friendly group and you will be very welcome to join us.

Also every Year we hold a Youth Hostel weekend in South East England in Mid may.

We have exclusive use of hostel and all meals are included in the price.

Contact for the group is Chris Weller.

To contact this group by e-mail, phone or letter please use our contact page.

Some recent walks - click on the photo to see a slideshow:

All photos are given freely to download or copy and are for personal viewing.

If you have any problems viewing the slideshows (below) or any individual picture in each album, or if you have photos you'd like to share, get in touch with Neil Anthony.

	Eastling - November 2012 A classic walk around villages south of Faversham, onto the Downs and a variety of landscapes including typical Kentish dry valleys - well almost dry - full of autumn shades and textures. An 8 mile circular led by GOC veteran David Wright. Great to see some new faces, members joining us from other areas.
	Charing & North Downs - October 2012 A leisurely 8/9 mile walk on a surprisingly serene and autumnal day, through Charing along the North Downs Way then up onto the Downs as far a Stalisfield for a lunch stop then meandering back down. Along the way, not only the seasonal woodland beauty but also the views from the high spots to both north and south coasts of Kent.
	Selling Circular - September 2012 A ten mile walk from Selling station led by Roy (and other little angels) on and around the North Downs through the lesser known valleys with surprises of different landscapes around almost every turn. Pub lunch at the mid point. The last remains of summer or simply enjoying the early good autumnal weather.
	Isle of Wight Long Weekend - June 2012 Hosted by Surrey, Sussex and Solent Groups, some thirty members assembled for the eigth consecutive year at the Dorset Hotel in Ryde for a convivial weekend. Two walks, Shalfleet toward Carisbrooke and Newport, then a circular on Sunday from Sandown across Ashley Down.
	IoW Weekend, Botanical Extras - June 2012 For those who didn't have to get back to work on Monday, a visit to the very special Ventnor Botanical Gardens to see some exotic and rare species from different countries and from a variety of climates, both northern and southern hemispheres.
	Wild orchids around Petham - May 2012 A full day led by Gary with frequent stops to relax and chat. Feeling like summer, woodlands and hills nestled in the North Downs, in search of the lesser spotted Wild Orchids and other 'rare specimens'. Flower-like Yoga postures, led by Michael. Swings and other antics optional!
	Blackboys YHA Weekend - May 2012 Deep in a Sussex woodland setting close to the crossing of the Wealdway and the Vanguard Way. Two walks each incorporating elements of these trails. The weekend planned and hosted by Peter and Chris, walks led by Gary and John, also by David (Wright). Another great success!
	North Downs Way, Part 2 - March 2012 Canterbury to Shepherdswell and a nice crowd on a chilly day enjoyed a linear 12 mile walk led by Chris. We walked the ancient city walls of Canterbury, passed St Augustines abbey, visited St Martin's Church (oldest church in England) and passed through the pretty villages of Patrixbourne and Womenswold. Photos by David White.
	North Downs Way, Part 1 - February 2012 Shepherdswell to Dover on a very mild day. A linear 8 mile walk led by Chris passes Coldred church with reputedly the oldest bell in the country, then on to Waldershare House and along the bridleways (not forgetting Piddle Wood) then and down to sea level at Dover. Return train back from Dover Priory.
	Godmersham - January 2012 A short circular walk of 5.1 miles through the Kent Downs and River Stour Valley, Godmersham Park House and parkland. Atmospheric, a good location perhaps for an alternative film remake "Lords of the Ring" or "Play Misty", for example?
	Canterbury Circular - November 2011 Led by David Wright. Should it be titled "Stag 'do' in East Kent" or perhaps "Fruits of The Forest", or something else? Take a look and see. Prize for the best title!
	Denton and the Three Manors - July 2011 Michael's summer treat, ambling through Broome Park, a coffee stop and a brief look inside. Picnic over the vistas of Elham Valley, a woodland walk, rolling hills which surround Denton village. All properties open to view due to Michaels charm. A Kentish Cream Tea at the Jackdaw Inn completed the delight.
	The Telscombe Weekend - 2011 Our stay at a Youth Hostel in the South Downs National Park. One of England's most iconic walks across the chalk cliffs, the Seven Sisters, some of Britain's finest unspoilt coastlines. The following day a circular walk of about 8-9 miles inland then lazily back along the Ouse to Piddinghoe, and a final climb back to the hostel.
	Petham Orchids - Spring 2011 An extra special walk additional to our usual schedule to see some other rare and delicate little blossoms, flourishing in secluded places, and that's only the woodland flowers! Do look for the rainbow at the end.
	Chilham Five Churches - May 2011 A popular annual event on the East Kent calendar covering about 16 miles of undulating countryside and beautiful woodlands around the North Downs Way in the heart of Kent whilst stopping at all the churches for tea! An ideal time to see swathes of Bluebells.
	More Memorable Moments of 2011 A brief sample from our walks in the Alkham Valley, around Pluckley, and along the Wye Downs.