7 mile walk from Lydden

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Overview

A hilly walk from Lydden through woods and farmland. We pass through Ewell Minnis, Alkham and stop at Fidges Wood for a well earned tea break. Then carry on across the high plateau around Swanton Farms before descending back down into Lydden.

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 26603 45436
Nearest postcode:: CT15 7ET
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Lydden Doctors' Surgery, St Mary's Rise, Lydden. Parking in the car park, by kind permission from the surgery No. 15 bus from Canterbury/Dover

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