Woods and Wonder | Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2026

About

Step into the gentle embrace of Trosley Country Park for a relaxing 1.5-mile guided walk designed specifically for adults with learning disabilities and their companions. Following the yellow-arrowed Trosley Trail, this route offers a flat, easy-access surface that winds through 170 acres of stunning chestnut woodland and chalk downland Kent County Council.

This isn't just a walk; it’s a full sensory adventure.

We will:

• See spectacular sweeping views over the North Downs and look for woodland sculptures tucked among the trees.
• Hear the rustle of leaves and the woodland chorus of local birds.
• Touch the rough bark of ancient trees and the soft mosses of the forest floor.
• Smell the fresh pine and perhaps even wild herbs.
• Taste the seasonal treats waiting for us at the Bluebell Café, where local produce is a speciality.

With accessible toilets and café facilities all on one level, this is a safe, inclusive way to reconnect with nature and boost your wellbeing.

 

Walk Details

Walk Leader: Katie Smith

Distance: 1.2 miles

Duration: 2 hours

Walk Type: Circular

Walk Grade: Easy access

Please bring snacks, water. Money for lunch at the café or a packed lunch for after the walk. Comfortable shoes that might get muddy.

Dogs: No

Age: Over 18s, This is a walk for adults with a learning disability and your companions. If you need someone to assist you with this walk, you will need to bring that person with you.

  Accessibility Grade: A5 accessible to all

 Rest Stops: Yes 

 Pushchairs: Suitable

 Mobility Scooters: Suitable

 Toilet Facilities: along the route 

 Family Friendly: Yes 

 Takes in Scenery: Yes 

Takes in Woodland: Yes

Parking: Trosley Country Park Visitor Centre car park