Join us at Ebbsfleet for this month’s netwalking event

Posted 24th Nov 21, filed under People

*There are some wonderful natural habitats to enjoy in the Swanscombe area (pic Paul Buckley)*

You are warmly invited to this month’s netwalking event, which will take place in Ebbsfleet this week, on Friday, November 26, at 10am.
Places are strictly limited to 15 walkers – if you would like to attend, please complete the form here and email it to julie.davies@cprekent.org.uk
We have a 4.5-mile walk planned, which will take us through the dirt tracks and footways of Ebbsfleet on a route taking about two and a half hours – it includes a section that will take us up 82 steps (with resting places).
Please note: this walk be undertaken at your own risk. We’ll ensure we have forward and back markers, so you can walk at a pace that’s comfortable for you. You will need to wear a pair of sturdy shoes and bring wet-weather gear and water to drink – you’ll also need to be prepared to walk on uneven ground and up steps.
If you would like to take part in this month’s event, please complete the attached proforma confirming your contact details (and emergency phone number) – and confirm you understand that you’ll be taking part in this walk at your own risk and will seek medical advice in advance, as appropriate.
Details of our starting point (and parking arrangements) will be shared once you have confirmed your attendance.
If you have any questions, please email julie.davies@cprekent.org.uk

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Heard of netwalking? Join us to find out more about this buzz activity (and have a great time)

Posted 18th Oct 21, filed under People

After the success of our first netwalking event last month, we are making plans for our next, which will start in Lenham on Friday, October 29, at 2pm.
Places are strictly limited to 15 walkers – if you would like to attend, please email info@cprekent.org.uk
We have planned a four-mile walk that will take us up the steep slope north of Lenham and on to the Pilgrims’ Way – we will walk a circular route, taking in the views of the site of the proposed garden village settlement at Lenham Heathlands to the south, and return back to the village, where we will enjoy a heritage trail through Lenham.
At a leisurely pace, we’ll probably be out for two hours.
These walks will be undertaken at your own risk – we’ll ensure that we have forward and back markers, so you can walk at a pace that’s comfortable for you.
You will need to wear a pair of sturdy shoes and bring wet-weather gear and water to drink – you’ll also need to be prepared to walk on uneven (and rising) ground and climb over stiles.

Monday, October 18, 2021

Would you like to join us for a walk in the countryside?

Posted 23rd Sep 21, filed under People

*The fields of Luddenham are bursting with life (Julie Davies)*

A message from CPRE Kent planner Julie Davies:

As we reflect on getting back to ‘normal’ life, I’m sure that like me one of your memories of lockdown will be how grateful we all were to be able to get outdoors and enjoy the countryside.
I don’t need to extol the virtues of the countryside to you, but those of you who attended, or have now have watched, Professor Jules Pretty’s presentation on Health, Nature and Low Carbon Good Life will be aware of the documented benefits of being outdoors – whether it’s being in your own garden, local park or the wider countryside; and whether it’s for the purposes of gardening, admiring the view, walking or running.
As the countryside charity, CPRE Kent wants to be at the forefront of championing these benefits – and we’d like you to get involved.
Starting on Friday, September 24, we’d like to trial a ‘netwalking’ event starting in the home of our Pink Wellies: Will Walk blog, which featured a diary of lockdown walks from Faversham on the North Kent Marshes.
The idea is that these walks will start at 10am on the last Friday of the month – moving each month to a different area of the county.
These walks will be undertaken at your own risk – we’ll ensure that we have forward and back markers, so you can walk at a pace that’s comfortable for you. Needless to say, you’ll need to wear a pair of sturdy shoes and bring wet-weather gear and water to drink – you’ll also need to be prepared to walk on uneven ground and climb over stiles.
If you’d like to take part in this month’s event, please RSVP to info@cprekent.org.uk and we’ll be in touch with this month’s walk details.