Other Walking Opportunities in East Kent
Below are a selection of other walking opportunities available to the general public in East Kent. If you would like to appear here, please direct your enquiry to enquiries@thanetwalkingfestival.co.uk.
The Ramblers Association Kent Area
You will find lots of information about our groups and how to contact them. We have thirteen groups spread right across Kent so there will be one near you if you want to meet some local ramblers and join in any of their activities.
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Ramblers Association White Cliffs Group
We have over 500 members in our Group, of which some 100 people are regular walkers. We try to achieve a varied programme with walks from 2.5 to over 30 miles, breakfast and evening walks in the Summer, and special events such as "pudding" and "curry" walks where we reward ourselves for our physical exertions with a thoroughly greedy feast afterwards.
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Explore Kent
The ultimate guide to countryside walking, riding and cycling in Kent - Kent County Council.
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Robust Rambles
Another project by Colin Bridge
The Robust Rambles range from short strolls and day walks to long distance trails from Kent into Sussex and beyond. The walks are free to download for personal use.
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East Kent Rambling Club
We are a mixed group of 200 members from all walks of life with a range of ages and walking abilities.
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Dover and Thanet Rights of Way Society
The Society was founded in 1974 to walk and protect the footpaths of East Kent, and we still regularly clear overgrown paths in the area.
We walk every other Sunday morning with a 10.30 start (10 o'clock in summertime), and normally cover 5 or 6 miles in 2 to 2 1/2 hours. These walks are either in or very close to the Dover and Thanet District areas, and are well supported. We also arrange whole day walks a little further afield on one Saturday each month. All start at 10 a.m., and are 10 to 14 miles long with a pub lunch en route. Evening social events are also organised during the year.
New members (and visitors to the area) are always welcome. The annual subscription is £5 per family, and includes two copies of "Waymarker" magazine, produced by our members.
More Information - Contact Kate Taylor on 01304 822816 or Roger King at roger@rambler89.wanadoo.co.uk
East Kent Health Walks
Are you in East Kent? Interested in finding a FREE, FUN and EASY way to get fit, meet friends, lose weight and have fun?
Why not come along to a Health Walk? Contact the East Kent Health Walks team.
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St. Peters Costumed Walks
These are guided walks around the historic village of St. Peters near Broadstairs. The past is dramatically brought to life by costumed characters recreating days gone by.
During the guided tour visitors hear about life in the village over the past 400 years, they visit fascinating heritage buildings and places the casual visitor would never discover. Even local people may have a few surprises!
More Information or contact 01843 871200
Margate Civic Society
(includes Birchington, Cliftonville and Westgate)
The Margate Civic Society was founded in 1968. It is a registered charity. The society's purpose and aim is to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Margate and its environs. It works to stimulate public interest and care for the history and character of the area and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general amenity and historical interest.
Town Pride awards are given annually to those buildings which have been refurbished, cleaned or modified to enhance the appearance of the town. New, high quality buildings are also eligible for the award. The society monitors and reacts to local planning applications.
Evening meetings are held monthly between October and May at the Walpole Bay Hotel, Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville. The talks, usually illustrated, explore aspects of the locality in interesting and varied ways. Some afternoon meetings are also held. A newsletter is published four times a year.
More Information - Contact the Membership Secretary on 01843 228174
Ramsgate Costumed Walks
These are four walks around different parts of the town held throughout July and August. Each walk is led by knowledgeable local guides who introduce Ramsgate characters from the past - famous or not so famous. There is no set charge for these walks as we are all volunteers but donations to help meet the cost of the walks are welcome.
More Information or contact a member of the Ramsgate Society on 01843 580832
Rambleon
Rambleon is a not for profit, non-commercial site. It has been set up for walkers, ramblers and lovers of the countryside as a free resource to help you enjoy some of what England and Wales has to offer. It includes written walks, information on cycling, a list of events and festivals, walking related updates, as well as important information on health and safety and categorised lists of many other walking websites.
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