Dates and Locations of Planned Walks

2024 Walks - please check back here for 2024 dates, which will be confirmed asap. Or register with us, as below, and we will let you know.

3rd March 2024 - World Hearing Day

Hi Kent are joining forces with East Kent Mind's Revival Food and Mood team in Whitstable. We would like to offer you the opportunity to get out and walk some of your troubles away.

We will meet at 9.50am for a 10am start at the skate park in Swalecliffe (located east of the end of Marine Crescent on the seafront (What Three Words: ///before.craft.jacket). We will be taking a gentle stroll along the seafront, walking west towards Whitstable, and finish up at the wonderful Revival Food & Mood cafe, where refreshments will be available.

If anyone joining us for the walk feels they would benefit from a hearing test, Adam Chell at Whitstable Hearing (The Savoy, 5 Beach Walk, Whitstable CT5 2BP) is offering a voucher to attendees, worth £75, to get a FREE comprehensive hearing evaluation.

We are combining forces with East Kent Mind to raise awareness of invisible disabilities, namely hearing loss, to anyone interested. As well as getting you out in the fresh air with people you don't know and who don't care what baggage you usually carry, but will walk and support you with a smile.

So, sign up by emailing J.Lambert@hikent.org.uk so we know to expect you. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for an hours walk (please check weather forecast in advance) and we look forward to seeing you there.

Walks start promptly at the times stated.

1. Bluebells, Fresh Air, and You Time: tbc

Starting from the Kings Wood car park on White Hill (What3Words///headless.forgotten.plugged)

A circular walk of about 5 miles, mainly on cinder/tarmac tracks
Perfect for dogs on leads or under control
Wear stout footwear
Bring refreshments
For the fit and adventurous there are spectacular views following a short, steep incline

Click here to see beautiful pictures of Bluebells in the area

2. River Banks and Refreshment: tbc

We are meeting on foot across the river at Freedom Leisure car park (not a public car park) at the entrance to Whatman Park (What3Words///intro.usual.eager). The nearest parking is at James Whatman Way car park (What3Words///ready.bumpy.spices).

A round trip of about 4 miles along the river bank towards Allington
A stop off at The Malta Inn for some refreshment and then walking back
Generally very flat
Perfect for dogs on leads or under control
Meet at the bottom of the road by the Rowing Club entrance

3. Oysters, Birds, and The Sea God: tbc

Starting from the Gorrell Tank Car Park on Westgate Terrace, Whitstable (What3Words///taskbar.gangs.tweeted)

A walk of about 6 miles to the Neptune Arm in Herne Bay
Level except for one incline of about 100 yards
Wear stout footwear, bring refreshments
Perfect for dogs on leads
Depending on the weather wear suitable headgear and carry water
Opportunity to walk back to Whitstable, or take the train.

4. Along the Saxon Shore: tbc

Starting from Faversham Rail Station (What3Words///mulls.exhaling.intention)

At 11 miles, this takes over 3 hours, finishing in Whitstable
Only suitable for people who regularly walk as the surface is often uneven, undulating, and can be muddy or littered with cows
We will be stopping along the route for lunch, so please bring your own picnic
Wear stout footwear
Depending on the weather wear suitable headgear and carry water
Trains run back to Faversham every 30 mins, for around £5