Bluebells, castles and Stour Valley views on a Kent spring walk

Join us for a circular walk through some of Kent’s finest landscapes, which are particularly rewarding in spring. We’ll cross rolling hills and quiet woodland, where we should see bluebells in bloom at this time of year, and enjoy good views across the Stour Valley. We’ll visit two of Kent’s most appealing villages, each full of character and set within countryside that reflects the county’s reputation as the Garden of England, with orchards and hop gardens nearby. The walk will finish at the castle in the typical old English village of Chilham, which has featured in film productions such as A Canterbury Tale, and we’ll round everything off with an optional, well-earned drink in a small traditional pub.

SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)

Distance: 22km/13.5 miles circular route
Ascent: 470 metres
Duration: 5.5 hours walking
Grade: Intermediate, along good paths, with some short ups and downs.

COST AND LOGISTICS

Cost: £10
Meet: 10.10am Chilham Station
Hike finish: 5pm Chilham Station / The White Horse Inn

Recommended morning train from London
08:43 Dep: London Bridge
10:10 Arr: Chilham

Recommended train ticket
Super Off-Peak Day Return to Chilham

REVIEWS
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PRICE INCLUDES

• Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Travel costs
• Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
• PayPal fees

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)

• Suitable hiking shoes or boots
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Water - 2 litres recommended
• Waterproof jac