OUTSIDEKENT
THE GREAT OUTDOORS : Get Active in Kent
WITH THE NEWS OF THE FOUR STEP PLAN AND OUR WAY OUT OF LOCKDOWN , WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT FEW MONTHS OF REOPENINGS AND SUNNIER DAYS . IT ’ S FINALLY TIME TO EMERGE FROM OUR COCOONS , PACK OUR BAGS AND HEAD OUT TO REDISCOVER THE BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT KENT HAS TO OFFER . FROM ACTION-PACKED WATER SPORTS OR ROCK CLIMBING , TO WALKING , GOLF AND HORSE RIDING , THERE ’ S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE . BE INSPIRED TODAY AND DISCOVER JUST A FEW OF THE AMAZING OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND ACTIVITIES WITH OUR INSIDEKENT GUIDE TO THE KENT OUTDOORS …
BY ASHLEIGH BRITTEN
CANOE WILD
Canoe Wild , Canterbury www . canoewild . co . uk
Explore the River Stour via canoe , with Canoe Wilde – an experience great for kids and adults of any ability . Take a guided river tour , enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way and get up close and personal with the wildlife . You could even have a canoe party with friends , or for those looking to learn , have a lesson with an experienced instructor . Fancy your hand at paddle boarding ? Canoe Wilde has hires based all along the River Stour . Paddle solo from either of the sites , or take a group tour between Fordwich to Grove Ferry , a 2-3 hour trip with some incredible photo opportunities not to be missed ! And don ’ t worry , they offer a free lift back to the car post paddle so you don ’ t have to walk . If you ’ re feeling brave , they even offer Sunday morning paddle sessions throughout the winter – an invigorating experience to say the least . Why not also take the opportunity to make a day of it , stop for a picnic on the bankside and soak up the sunshine . With a range of courses and sessions available you ’ ll be a pro before you know it !
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