Chartham 10.5 mile walk

Name: Chartham 10.5 mile walk
Start: 2024-11-17T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-17T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Chartham Village Hall

Schedule

Sun Nov 17 2024 at 09:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Chartham Village Hall | Canterbury, EN

This is a 10.5 mile walk from Chartham, that heads along the Stour Valley, before climbing to higher ground to give fine views over Canterbury and later, over the valley below Chartham Downs.
We set off along the Stour Valley Walk, before enjoying a gradual rise into Larkeyvalley Wood, eventually Canterbury Catherdral comes into view as we make progress towards Lower Hardres church.
Close to the church, the Three Horse Shoes Inn has been gone for many years now, so we must press on to Swarling Manor, with Chartham Downs to our right. We then meander through to Shalmsford Street, before heading back over to Chartham, where the Artichoke awaits those in need of refreshment.
As always there will be the picnic lunch stop, and drinks as mentioned when almost finished.
This is a decent little circuit for some Autumn air, but the wooded areas, and farmland could be muddy, so walking poles might be useful.
Starting point - Car park is in station road, next to Village Hall, beside sports field and opposite church.
Nearest postcode: CT4 7HZ
Dog friendly
Difficulty: Moderate
Ascent: 760ft
Walk leader is Kevin Hall