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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

This is intended as an accessible strenuous walk for moderate walkers who wish to progress to strenuous. It is a long walk, so the pace will be brisk though not too fast. The terrain is not particularly hilly. Regular strenuous walkers are also very welcome to come along.

We will walk from the beautiful Cathedral city of Canterbury to the coast at Dover. The route will follow exactly Sections 12 and 13 of the North Downs Way (barring any diversions/issues on the trail). 

Once we leave Canterbury, the route will pass through rolling farmland before reaching the stunning White Cliffs at Dover. 

Please bring a packed lunch. Toilet facilities en route may be limited, but we will look for a village pub for drinks and toilets at a suitable time if required. There will be plenty options for drink and/or food at the end before returning to London. 

Travel: 

Train dep. London Victoria 8.10 (Bromley South 08.27, Gillingham 09.01) arr. Canterbury East 9:40.

Please buy return ticket to Dover Priory. Network Railcard can be used. 

If you are coming from South East London, a change at Gillingham may be faster. Please use National Rail app for more info.

Saturday, 3 February 2024
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
32.2km / 20.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 14623 57278
Nearest postcode:
CT1 2RB
what3words:
rigid.chats.rocky
Start time:
9:40 am

Canterbury East Station. Meet outside the main exit on Station Road East.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 31359 41476
Nearest postcode:
CT17 9SB
what3words:
exchanges.chains.change
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Dover

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