Clowes Wood, 7th January

We braved the icy conditions to enjoy a wintry walk along the Crab and Winkle Way for our 6.25 mile leisurely walk this week.

Tilmanstone, 7th January

Despite the very chilly weather, there was a good turnout for the 10 mile walk from Tilmanstone, passing through Frogham and Shepherdswell.

Westgate-on-Sea, 31st December

Our leisurely walk from Westgate-on-Sea started with a spectacle of seabirds on the beach in the winter sun. We took the promenade path to Margate and returned via the top path, stopping off at the sunken garden at Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, for a fascinating potted history of the garden by Josie, one of the volunteer gardeners, who is also a walker with us.

St Nicholas at Wade, 31st December

A 10 mile round trip from St Nicholas at Wade via Herne and Reculver Towers was enjoyed by the long walkers in the winter sun on New Year’s Eve.

Wingham, 24th December

The Christmas Eve leisurely walk was a gloriously sunny, but chilly, ramble from Wingham Village via Preston Church, where we stopped for mulled wine and mince pies and a quick video call (in front of the church Christmas tree!) to the EKRC long walkers, to sing them a Christmas message.

Seasalter, 24th December

That rough sea at Seasalter says it all about the chilly conditions for the long walkers heading for Faversham on Christmas Eve! A very bracing walk along the sea wall and up Faversham Creek with a lunch stop at the Abbey Physic Community Garden, before returning cross-country into a headwind, back to Seasalter. Very brrrrr!

Hawkinge, 17th December

It was a hilly 9 miler from Hawkinge via Old Hawkinge and Alkham for the big group of keen walkers on #walkingwednesday, enjoying a glorious day of rambling.

Canterbury, 17th December

The leisurely walkers took a stroll through Canterbury and along the pretty path beside The Stour to Wincheap for a cheeky coffee break in Dunelm before returning along the same route to The Lost Sheep.

Martin Mill to Dover, 10th December

It was a linear route for the leisurely 6 mile walk this week, from Martin Mill Station to Dover, involving a bit of slipping and sliding over the muddy bits!

Goodnestone Park Gardens, 10th December

The long walkers started from Goodnestone Park Gardens and walked 10 miles via Chillenden, meeting some very cute pigs along the way.

Chilham, 3rd December

It was a short 3.5 mile leisurely walk around Chilham this week, enjoying the spectacular views from Catha’s Seat and finishing at Badger’s Garden Centre, where we met a splendid cockeral!

Sheldwich, 3rd December

The 10 miler from Sheldwich via Badlesmere and Hogbens Hill was more of a paddle than a walk this week!!

Reculver Towers, 26th November

It was the perfect day for a coastal walk to Reculver Towers, with a blue sky and gentle breeze. A very enjoyable 6 mile ramble along the coast.

Hythe, 26th November

The 10 mile walk this week happened on a lovely crisp day along the Royal Military Canal from Battery Point Hythe to Boltoph’s Bridge and back. Look out for the interesting craft clearing debris from the waterways!

Autumn Holiday, November 2025

The Autumn 2025 Holiday in the Cotswold proved a success….we had the same number of people at the end as the start!
The hotel was good, we had walk leaders provided by HF Holidays, and these leaders proved to be very competent, helpful and full of local knowledge; there were 3 options of walks each day. The walk leaders also provided evening entertainment, quizzes, indoor skittles, etc, so there were good social times.
Given the time of year we got away with good weather; cold but mainly dry. Pete F, Party Leader

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Elham Valley, 19th November

There were six crazy ramblers who set off from St Mary’s Church, Elham, in wind, rain and freezing temperatures to walk the 4 miles (including 4 hills) in the worst weather so far this year. It was challenging, but we were triumphant…… and wet. Very, very wet.

Wye, 19th November

These three very hardy souls did an extremely wet 9.5 mile ramble from Wye Church via Crundale and Hastingleigh. That’s quite an achievement in the worst weather conditions so far this year. Well done folks.

Bishopsbourne, 12th November

It was a beautiful autumn day for our #walkingwednesday 5 mile ramble from Bishopsbourne via Kingston. A large group of us took advantage of a tasty lunch at Tadpoles Tearooms afterwards, which comes highly recommended

Molash, 12th November

On the 10 mile walk from Molash via Selling, the walkers enjoyed gentle hills and stunning views and one very nosey (but cute) dog along the way.

Caravan Holiday/Walks 5th-7th November

A group of EKRC walkers went to Parkdean Resorts Holiday Park, St Margaret’s at Cliffe, to enjoy a caravan break with several walks across the coastal paths and surrounding countryside. Further details available by clicking on our Social page.

Stelling Minnis, 5th November

Destination Stelling Minnis for this week’s leisurely walk… and with one disintegrating boot and two slippery falls (no injuries), it was not without its incidents!

Goodnestone Park, 29th October

The attempts at fine drizzle couldn’t put these walkers off of this marvellous leisurely ramble around the Goodnestone Park/Chillenden area and there were some real cuties found along the way!.

Hothfield Common, 29th October

To try and outwalk the forecast rain, the long walkers made a dash for the 10 miles, from Hothfield Common through Godinton Park towards Pluckley, in 5 hours, with a lunch stop, and almost made it. A wet last 15 minutes, but a valiant effort, and well worth it for the magnificent autumn show.

Ramsgate, 22nd October

We offered a 2 mile or 4 mile walk from The Racing Greyhound, to view some of the interesting landmarks and gorgeous views of Ramsgate, before returning to the pub for our tasty Autumn Lunch.

Minnis Bay, 15th October

It was a very breezy start to our Walking Wednesday at Minnis Bay, however, the sun came out by the end of the 5 mile walk and we finished up in a favourite café, Waves, for well-earned refreshments. 

Preston, 8th October

This week’s route took us through Preston’s beautiful orchards, looking stunning in their autumn dress. A 4.5 mile leisurely walk, truly good for the soul.

Conyer Creek, 24th September

These photos of the 10.5 mile circular walk from Conyer show the stunning scenery enjoyed by the walkers along the creek.

Chilham, 17th September

This week, the leisurely walkers returned to a favourite village, Chilham. This 5.6 mile circular route via Godmersham passes by the prettiest old mill on the River Stour and finishes with a challenging climb up School Hill to Chilham Castle and The Church Mouse Café in the village square.

Canterbury, 10th September

A damp walk this week, from Canterbury to Thannington and returning along the Stour river.

Graveney, 3rd September

Despite the threatening weather, the ramblers got booted up for the 9 mile walk from Graveney, across the creek to Faversham Quay with a lunch stop at the pretty community gardens. There was a downpour on the home run but that didn’t stop these hardened walkers!

And happy birthday to Val and Maria!

Barham, 3rd September

Due to a threatening weather forecast, we revised our 6 mile plan and took a 4 mile circular route from Barham Village church. We managed to get 10 minutes from The Duke of Cumberland before the showers started, so we did well to stay dry for the majority of the walk

Deal, 27th August

This week’s 11-mile coastal walk from Deal was rather a breezy one but with views of the sea all along the way, so much to enjoy! We had a lovely spot for lunch in Sandwich before walking back to Deal across the Royal St George’s golf course.

Littlebourne, 27th August

Starting at Littlebourne Church, the 4 mile route for the leisurely walk this week, went via Howletts Animal Park, where we were treated to a peek at a teenage elephant passing under the public footpath. We narrowly missed a soaking from an irrigation system in a potato field, but as it was a very warm day, so maybe that wouldn’t have been so bad. 

Eastry, 20th August

The 10 mile walk from Eastry went via Goodnestone church and Staple, meeting some cute rheas and pigs along the way!

Goodnestone Park, 20th August

On the 3 mile walk around Goodnestone Park, the leisurely walkers encountered a very friendly horse!

Chilham, 13th August

The 11 mile walk started from the very pretty village of Chilham and circled through the surrounding countryside, woodland and villages under hot, stormy skies, before returning to Chilham – the village whose church claims to have the head of Thomas Becket.

Doddington Village, 13th August

Doddington Village was the starting point for the leisurely walkers with the first stop at the strangely named: The Beheading of St John the Baptist Church. Passing by a very grand house, allegedly a former home of Virginia Wade, past pear orchards, road/bridge works and repairs, road closures (which caused havoc for all of us trying to get to and from the walk) and on to Eastling Church which boasts a yew tree of over 2000 years of age. On through Seed and past Doddington Place which brought us back to the New Chequers Inn for a welcome cold drink and lunch. 7.5 miles of interesting countryside and buildings.

Charing to Pluckley, 6th August

There were some big skies and stunning views for the longer walkers today on their 10 mile walk from Charing to Pluckley.

Boughton-Under-Blean, 6th August

The historic village of Boughton-Under-Blean (mentioned in the Canon’s Yeoman’s Prologue of The Canterbury Tales) is where we started our 5 mile walk, through Hernhill village and Mount Ephraim Gardens before returning to the Queens Head for well-earned vitals!

Chilham & Perry Wood, 30th July

Chilham and Perry Wood will never fail to provide a great walk and this 12 miler was a case in point. 22 walkers, including new members, all enjoyed a great day of rambling.

Bridge & Bishopsbourne, 30th July

Bridge Rec was the starting point for the leisurely walkers with a 4.5 mile or 6.5 mile option for a circular route around Bishopsbourne and the surrounding countryside.

Chilham, 23rd July

The leisurely walk started from Chilham Village and went through Godmersham Park before returning past the old watermill to Chilham Castle.

Sandown Castle to Worth Marshes, 23rd July

The 10 mile walk started at the Sandown Castle Gardens just outside Deal and went along the coastal to Sandwich for lunch and came back via the Worth Marshes.

Faversham to Whitstable, 16th July

The long walk started at Faversham Station and followed a route via Faversham Creek and Seasalter into Whitstable Harbour. At the end of the 9 mile linear walk, the ramblers took the train back to Faversham.

Aylesham to Shepherdswell, 16th July

It was a different walk for the leisurely ramblers this week, with a linear route from Aylesham station to Shepherdswell Station, travelling through wheatfields, woodland and farmland, finishing at a very welcome cafe.

Farthing Common, 9th July

This 10 mile circular walk started at Farthing Common and followed the North Downs Way to Tolsford Hill Radio Station, with a stop off at Saltwood for a spot of lunch!

Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, 9th July

The leisurely walk was a 4 mile circuit of the nature reserve. Unfortunately, no beavers were spotted but there were water birds and beautiful scenery to enjoy and some very interesting camera traps!

Castle Farm Lavender Fields, 25th June

On Wednesday 25th June, a group of EKRC members visited Castle Farm. What a glorious event it was: enjoying a guided tour of the lavender fields with history of the farm, followed by a walk in the surrounding grounds.

Aboard the Greta, 4th July

Twelve of the members spent a lovely day on the Thames Barge ‘Greta’, sailing from Whitstable Harbour out to the Red Sands Fort and the Kentish Flats Windfarm and then back via the old Herne Bay pier. During the tour, they saw a seal and a family of peregrine falcons nesting on the derelict end of Herne Bay pier. It was a fabulous event, drifting along in the summer sun!