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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This year we are doing something a bit different for our annual Christmas event:  a 5 mile circular walk from Shepherdswell, with a stop at  Eythorne for an afternoon tea with a twist: a 3 -tier stand with Christmas style foods including cheese and bacon Scones, turkey and stuffing sandwiches, brie and cranberry sandwiches, mince pies and other Christmas favourites.

The walk will start at the later than usual time of 11.30am 

Our tea will be served at 1pm in The Jubilee Carriages, a 3-coach converted train situated at Eythorne Station.  It is a Class 365 electric train, recently retired from service, which was used by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to get to Sandringham.

We then walk back to Shepherdswell.

If you wish to come just for the tea at 1PM (but not for the walk), there is a small car park at Eythorne Station.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL for this event.

The price is £20 per head.  Teas, coffees and soft drinks are included, with the option to purchase alcoholic beverages if you wish.

Please email briancane01303@gmail.com to reserve your place by the
27th November.

Payment (£20) to Canterbury Ramblers:

Sort code 60-83-01

Account number 20178543

Reference - Christmas Tea

 

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 26185 47777
Nearest postcode:
CT15 7LG
what3words:
cheetahs.nurse.scrambles
Start time:
11:30 am

Meet at Shepherdswell Green, opposite The Bell pub. Parking around the green or along Mill Lane

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking