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 Castle is a stunning place 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 handful of wonderful gardens.
Our Kent highlights
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle was once described by Lord Conway as the ‘the loveliest castle in the world” - need we say anymore?
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Hops!
Impressive acres of sheltered rows of hops with their wooden poles and many craft beers available in local inns for you to taste
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent holiday
Canterbury Cathedral
Home to the Archbishop of Canterbury this World Heritage Site is one of the oldest Christian structures in England
Included in our Coast and castles in Kent 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
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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