Our History

The club was founded in 1958 by Harry Walder, a Customs Officer and a member of The Ramblers Association. Many footpaths had not been walked during the war years, were ploughed up, blocked by barbed wire and mostly not signposted. Walking existing Rights of Way was an attempt by the club to promote their use, which has continued to this day. This gives the opportunity to walkers of all ages access to some ancient footpaths, byways and the wide open spaces.

Affiliation

Although East Kent Rambling Club is affiliated to the Ramblers Association (RA) it is not one of the RA’s named groups and it is not a requirement for our members to belong to the RA.

Membership

East Kent Rambling Club has a stable membership, the majority of whom live in the Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Isle of Thanet areas with others from Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Ashford, Maidstone, Medway and beyond. New members and visitors are always very welcome to join us!