Festival Walks

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Choose from a variety of walks in stunning locations including the Kent North Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There will be walks through the bluebell woods, walks passing castles and of the historic architecture of the picturesque villages. There are walks for all ages and abilities. From a strenuous 18 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. 

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Sustainable 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. 

Walk Grades

To choose the right walk for you, please see the walk grades and accessibility key below. Each walk will contain the walk grade and accessibility information in their description.

1. Easy Access: walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections.

2. Easy walks: for anyone who does not have mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.

3. Leisurely: walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

4. Moderate: walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

5. Strenuous: walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country and may be at a brisk pace.  Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness levels should contact the organiser or walk leader in advance.

People in doubt about their fitness levels should contact the organiser or walk leader in advance.

Accessibility levels:

A1.         Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind.

A2.         Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of stairs.

A3.         Suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

A4.         Suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair.

A5.         Suitable for medium sized mobility scooters.