CANTERBURY VIA BEKESBOURNE AND STURRY WALK | SATURDAY

This is a beautiful walk through a quiet corner of Kent, taking in a series of ancient villages, each with a similarly ancient church and passing a series of charming rural pubs. The terrain is most flat, with only a few gentle hills. Their walk has a variety of landscapes, from woods to arable fields, and from a farm growing strawberries in polytunnels to fields with grazing cattle.

• Distance: 10.1 miles (16.3 km)
• Grading: Easy
• Rating: 3 out of 10
• Ascents: 200 m
• hiking time: About 5 to 6 hours of actual hiking

TRANSPORT & MEETING POINT

We'll meet at Victoria station from 08:45am and leave the meeting point at 08:55am.

Planned arrival time back into London of 9:00pm (we have a group train ticket, and you are committed for the day until then). If you want to return separately, please buy your individual train ticket.

This walk is covered by our Club's insurance. Our Club is registered on The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

HOW TO FIND US

Maria will be at the meeting point detailed in the section "Transport and Meeting Point" below. In case of difficulties locating her, you can call her on 07535295739 (texts cannot be replied to)

FOOD

We will stop during the hike for a snack lunch so please bring food and drink. We will visit a pub after the hike where we can get refreshments.

PRICE: £38

The price includes the guided hike and return train travel from the group departure station listed at the top of this event.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking clothes & hiking footwear (ideally hiking boots). Waterproof jacket, trousers and footwear are recommended
• Water (at least 1 and ideally 2 litres)
• Packed lunch/picnic
• Money for drinks and refreshments after the hike
• That's it! We will take care of train tickets, logistics on the day etc, so that you can just turn up and have a great day :-)

DOG

Dogs can use this trail as well, but must be on a leash.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To reserve a place you must make the full payment, otherwise the reservation will not be accepted.

Photos & Video - All were taken by the hike leader on previous trips so are the actual views that you will see from the route that you'll be hiking.

SAFETY

This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please come with suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers in case of rain - more info

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