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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A circular walk comprising the Royal Military Canal, views of the giraffe paddock of Port Lympne animal park, Lympne Castle, Saltwood, Saltwood Castle and return along the coast path.

Please bring a picnic lunch.

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:01 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
263m / 863ft
Type:
circular

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending. 

https://www.meetup.com/west-kent-walking-and-outdoor-group


 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 15602 34754
Nearest postcode:
CT21 5AS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet opposite Sainsbury’s CT21 5AS. Free street parking on Military Road.

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