Walking groups in Kent

Below you'll find every walking group we know of in Kent, as well as walkers looking for one.

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Canterbury Ramblers (Canterbury)

Walking

Canterbury Ramblers is a walking group for people who enjoy countryside walks and social time with others who share the same interest. It welcomes everyone and is based in Canterbury.

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David’s Time-walks (Canterbury)

Walking

This group offers guided walks in the Canterbury area, with each outing built around a different historical theme. It uses the new Canterbury Rings walking trails and visits places linked to local history, with an emphasis on reading the clues hidden in streets, buildings and landscapes. It is for people interested in walking and history.

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Stoke/Newcastle Group (Chatham)

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This walking group based in Chatham arranges a programme of walks ranging from short local outings to longer full-day hikes, with some routes further afield in summer. It welcomes people at all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers, and offers the chance to walk with others or on their own. Anyone can join for up to three walks before being invited to become a member.

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Linlithgow Group (Belvedere)

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The Linlithgow Group arranges a walk every Wednesday, as well as at least one outing each weekend. Some walks start from the West Port in Linlithgow, where people can usually join without booking beforehand, although a few still need advance booking. The departure time shown is from the West Port, so walkers are asked to arrive a few minutes early.

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Dartford & Gravesham Group (Dartford)

Walking

This Ramblers group organises regular walks in the Dartford area and further afield, helping people discover and enjoy local countryside and other routes. It also supports efforts to protect the places people walk in, so they stay open for everyone. Walkers are welcomed by experienced leaders and can join others who enjoy exploring on foot.

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Bromley Group (Bromley)

Walking

This Bromley walking group arranges walks in the greener parts of the borough, as well as in Kent, Surrey and East Sussex, with occasional trips further away. It holds group walks on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and sometimes on other days too. Walks range from relaxed three-mile outings to harder all-day routes of up to 18 miles, so there is something for different abilities.

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Medway Group (Medway)

Walking

This walking group is based around Medway and the western end of Swale, and its rambles are mainly in north and west Kent. Walks are usually four to ten miles, with most taking place on Sunday mornings, plus some on Wednesdays and occasional evening outings when it stays light. Visitors can try walks free of charge before joining as members.

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Sevenoaks Group (Sevenoaks)

Walking

The Sevenoaks Group arranges walks in the countryside around Sevenoaks, with leaders taking members along less obvious paths and to local viewpoints. It usually walks on Wednesdays and Sundays in small groups of under 15 people, with outings ranging from longer 10 to 12 mile walks to easier 5 to 7 mile rambles. Occasional trips are also made to places such as the South Downs and Ashdown Forest.

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Canterbury Group (Canterbury)

Walking

This Canterbury walking group organises regular group walks in the local area and further afield, helping people discover and enjoy the outdoors safely. Walkers can expect a warm welcome from experienced leaders and others who enjoy walking. The group also supports protecting the places people walk so they stay open to everyone.

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Tunbridge Wells Group (Tunbridge Wells)

Walking

The Tunbridge Wells Ramblers group organises regular walks in and around Tunbridge Wells. It welcomes people to join its outings without booking in advance.

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Tonbridge & Malling Group (Tonbridge)

Walking

This Tonbridge and Malling walking group goes out on Sunday and mid-week walks in the Kent countryside and nearby areas. The routes are mostly circular, cover around 4 to 6 miles at a moderate pace, and include a short mid-way break, so walkers are asked to bring refreshments. Walk details give the meeting point, start time and leader contact, and people can turn up without booking, though newcomers are advised to check first whether a walk is suitable for them.

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Maidstone Group (Maidstone)

Walking

Maidstone Ramblers is a walking group with around 400 members that organises about 180 walks each year. It is based in Maidstone but walks take place across Kent and neighbouring counties. The group welcomes people who enjoy being active and spending time outdoors with friendly company.

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Kingswood Group (Maidstone)

Walking

Kingswood Ramblers is a walking group that arranges both shorter and full-day walks. It meets on Sundays throughout the year, with Wednesday evening walks running from April to September. The walks take place in the local area and also travel further afield, including the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Somerset and Wales.

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