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Friday, 23 August 2019 (Group: White Cliffs)
Start time 10:00
Moderate 11 miles / 17.7 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
From Coast to Downs
Meet at the entrance to Deal Pier. An orbital walk through the countryside and historic villages around Deal and Walmer, following part of the White Cliffs Country Trail and returning via the coast, passing Walmer and Deal Castles. Lunch stop at The Plough Inn, Ripple or bring your own picnic. Great views, varied landscapes.
Start time 10:45
Easy Access 1 miles / 1.6 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
Carers’ Stroll - short walk
Meet at the Harbour Arm Car Park for a choice of two picturesque strolls for carers and those they care for. Our walk will include: the magnificently refurbished Harbour Arm, the boardwalk along the shingle beach, the botanical delights of the Coastal Park. A communal lunch stop for all, before returning to the car park. This shorter walk is suitable for wheelchairs and those with mobility issues.
Easy 3.5 miles / 5.6 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
Carers’ Stroll - long walk
Meet at the Harbour Arm Car Park for a choice of two picturesque strolls for carers and those they care for. Our walk will include: the magnificently refurbished Harbour Arm, the boardwalk along the shingle beach, the botanical delights of the Coastal Park and for this walk continuing up to the Leas. A communal lunch stop for all, before returning to the car park.
Start time 11:00
Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
The White Cliffs Panoramic Trail Day 1 Capel to Dover
Park in The Valiant Sailor Car Park, £2.00 for the day. We will visit: the impressive Battle of Britain Memorial site, the sound mirrors, Samphire Hoe, WW2 fortifications and the Drop Redoubt on the way. Cliff Top Café lunch or bring your own. Regular return buses.
Start time 14:00
Easy 1.5 miles / 2.4 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
Corn Mills, Paper Mills and Bankers - Dour Walk 1
Meet at Crabble Corn Mill for this walk that explores the industrial heritage of the paper and corn mills which once lined the banks of the upper reaches of the River Dour. Then enjoy a beautifully scenic walk through Kearsney upstream to Temple Ewell.
Max. 30 places. £2 per person
Leisurely 1.6 miles / 2.6 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30)
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens - From Prehistory to the Present Day
Meet in front of the old billiard room (the former café) in Kearsney Abbey. On this easy paced walk, you will learn about the industrial and social history of the parks and the work being done to restore them to their original designs. This year there are new archaeological insights, gained from recent excavations, to discover.
Start time 17:00
Moderate 10.3 miles / 16.6 km (Estimated finish time: 21:15)
Fish and Chips Walk
Meet at Walmer Railway Station. Park in nearby streets. Walk to Dover via the White Cliffs. Fish and chips in Dover and return (at your own expense), by train or bus. Superb walk, setting sun, twinkling lights of Dover Harbour.
Saturday, 24 August 2019 (Group: White Cliffs)
Start time 8:30
Strenuous 18 miles / 29 km (Estimated finish time: 16:30)
The White Cliffs Challenge – An LDWA event - walkers
Start from St Margaret’s Village Hall. Online entry fee: 18 miles £6, (non-LDWA £8). On the day entry fees: £10. Includes tea & coffee at start, food & drink at checkpoints, meal at finish and certificate. Online entries, for advance booking, on Kent LDWA website Kent LDWA – Kent Group E: entries.kent@ldwa.org.uk To be completed in 8 hours.
All to finish by 20:30.
Strenuous 32 miles / 51.5 km (Estimated finish time: 20:30)
Start from St Margaret’s Village Hall. Online entry fee: 32 miles £8 (non-LDWA £10). On the day entry fees: £12. Includes tea & coffee at start, food & drink at checkpoints, meal at finish and certificate. Online entries, for advance booking, on Kent LDWA website Kent LDWA – Kent Group E: entries.kent@ldwa.org.uk To be completed in 12 hours. All to finish by 20:30.
Start time 8:45
Moderate 3.1 miles / 5 km (Estimated finish time: 10:00)
A Walmer Quick Step
Meet on Walmer Green between Clarence and Cambridge Roads. We are walking with parkrun and the parkrun flag is displayed. Meet at the WCWF table by 08:45, where you will be registered. This is a fast 3 mile, 5k, WALK, and we will aim to complete it in an hour. We will walk at the back of the runners, in a group with other walkers. Parking: free on the road or at Kingsdown Road Car Park (opposite Granville Road).
No boots, wear trainers or walking shoes.