Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2023

Walk on the North Downs Way, Hollingbourne to Lenham - 24 March

A free, 5.5 mile guided walk with the Kent Community Rail Partnership from Hollingbourne to Lenham exploring the North Downs Way. Along the way you may see the buzzards flying overhead, and the flora of the North Downs. There are many points of interest along the way and you may hear about the ecology of the North Downs Way, some of the farming techniques you may see, history, pilgrimages, fauna and flora of the trail.

Pilgramige Walk from Thurnham to Bredgar - 25 March

Come along on a guided pilgrimage walk on the third leg of the Augustine Camino and explore nature reserves and beautiful villages in the Kentish countryside. This section of the route heads over the North Downs via two local nature reserves to the village of Bredgar with its pond and farm shop.

Vineyard, Orchard and Woodland Walk at Balfour Winery - 25 March & 2 April

Experience the beauty of Hush Heath Estate, the home of Balfour Winery, and explore the vines, orchards and woodland and see and learn about the flora and fauna of the site with this 2 mile guided tour

Linton, Loose & Langley Loop 22 Miles - 26 March

A free 22 mile guided walk through Linton, Loose and Langley with views of magnificent houses, gardens and parks, guided by the Long Distance Walkers Association.

A Walk of Pilgrims, She Wolves and Black Swans, Hollingbourne to Leeds Castle - 26 March

Join Ben from Boots on Adventures on this 8 mile walk that takes in picturesque views of the Kentish countryside, learn about the medieval history of the area and stories of Pilgrims.

Churches, Bluebells and The Ladies’ Castle - 1 April

Join the History Hikers on this lovely 11.5-mile history hike through the Garden of England, exploring sights of bluebells, views of Leeds Castle, potential spotting's of rare butterflies and birds as well as two visits to historic churches.