National Trail social walk from YHA Canterbury
Overview
Saturday 12th October 2024
Distance: 7 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Led by: Peter Morris, North Downs Way National Trail Manager
We begin by exploring the heritage of beautiful Chilham, before winding through pretty woodland and farms into No Man’s Orchard. You will pass through an Iron Age Hillfort before arriving in historic Canterbury to finish your walk through Westgate Towers and arriving at the epic Canterbury Cathedral. We then return to YHA Canterbury for free cuppa and cake.
The terrain is undulating farmland and orchards with one reasonably steep but short hill, but the rest of walk is reasonably flat. This walk is not suitable for those using wheeled mobility aids, those with buggies or dogs.
This is a safe space for cis and trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women. Please note that walk leaders may be male or female.
This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Mix of historic walking routes with picturesque countryside
- Spot the Feel Our Voice artwork, an Iron Age Hillfort and of course Canterbury Cathedral
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Saturday 12th October 2024
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA Canterbury
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
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