Walking holidays in Kent
Known as the Garden of England with its orchards and market gardens, Kent enjoys a warm climate and lies on the coast looking out into the English Channel. Its Cinque ports and castles tell of its historic maritime importance and its old shore lines provide interesting walking. We think the area is a bit of a hidden treasure - it’s not as trendy as the Cotswolds nor as obvious a choice as Devon. But with its slower pace of life and fine local produce, it’s all rather appealing.
Along with its ancient villages and fascinating towns, there is quite a list of remarkable castles built by the Romans and Henry VIII to name but a few, whilst Leeds and Hever Castles are stunning places to stay. The inland downs make this a colourful area and provided the pilgrimage routes for Chaucer and others to Canterbury, enjoying a network of churches, stunning views often little changed today and some now rare chalk habitats. Local produce is all around from oysters, to vineyards, soft fruit to beer and cider as well as a multitude of England’s top gardens.
Our Kent highlights
Hever Castle
Double-moated 14th Century Hever Castle and gardens was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyne. Stay overnight with us!
Included in our Glorious Gardens Heroic History holiday
Sissinghurst Gardens
Top English garden known for its romance and garden rooms sits beneath its castle that once housed French prisoners
Included in our Glorious Gardens Heroic History holiday
Whitstable Oysters
The oysters in Whitstable have become such a delicacy that they have given the town its nickname - ‘The Pearl of Kent’
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Sea shore
A rich variety of sea shore landscapes from sand, groynes and pebbles to tidal marshes, cliffs and sea wall
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Sandwich Architecture
One of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK - a must for history lovers!
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Ancient woodland
The chalk downs are a unique habitat supporting ancient woodland and rare flora and fauna making for wonderful walking
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Our Kent Walking holidays
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Glorious Gardens Heroic History
Glorious gardens nestled in a charming landscape dotted with grand castles and heroic history are at the heart of this gentle walking tour. Visit…
From £2,185
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Kent
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Coast and castles in Kent
We are thrilled to offer this walking holiday which includes so much of what is magical about Kent. You will amble along wonderful sea shores…
From £1,720
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Kent
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