Charles Dickens and Higham Walk | The Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2026

About

The Charles Dickens and Higham will be a circular walk exploring a handful of the places, landscapes, and local stories that shaped the life and work of one of England’s greatest novelists. Our walk will head across open roads and country lanes in and around Higham, Kent, the route combines literary heritage, social history, and biographical insight, following paths Dickens himself would have known well.

 

Further info:

The attached guide gives you guidance to visit key points that are a short walk from our start point.

 

https://explorekent.org/activities/charles-dickens-and-higham-walk/

 

Walk Details 

Walk Leader: David Palmer, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Medway

Meeting point: Higham Village Club ME3 7DD

Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles 

Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Grade:  Grade 4 Moderate

Walk Type: Circular

Accessibility Grade: A2

Age: 18 and over

Toilet Facilities: None on route

Rest Stops: Yes

Are there stiles on route? No

Parking: Higham Village Club Main Car Park with Over Flow Car Park to the Rear Recommendations : The route follows a number of muddy footpaths so please be prepared with adequate footwear.

After the walk we may be invited into the club for a coffee ( Cost £1.50 ) if the main hall is not being used. No Muddy shoes.