DISCOVERKENT
WALK THIS WAY
WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY DIVERSITY OF LANDSCAPES AND A DELICIOUSLY RICH HISTORY , TRAVEL ANY FOOTPATH IN KENT AND YOU WILL SEE WHY THE COUNTY IS HERALDED AS A WALKER ’ S PARADISE .
WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
A multitude of scenic views can be absorbed in Kent ; from the iconic White Cliffs of Dover which offer the perfect pedestal to see the vast rolling ocean to the vast rural panoramas that can be enjoyed from the crest of the downs . Kent ’ s rich history will lead walkers through ancient woodland and along shoreline paths once frequented by smugglers , while the marshes of Romney Marsh and the Swale have a wild and lonely beauty that has been captured in many a famous novel , from Jane Austin to Charles Dickens , who were both captivated by Kent ’ s allure . It is a marvel that such wonderful countryside exists and survives so close to the capital city .
Cottages , farmhouses , medieval churches , and oast houses are also attributes that make the landscape unique to this part of England , and this beautiful individuality can be best explored up-close , by foot .
Hundreds of footpaths , both famous and hidden , weave their way through the county . The most celebrated of these is the 141-mile North Downs Way . This route , combined with the Pilgrims ' Way , can be extended westwards all the way to Winchester . The Greensand Way follows another geological feature , the spine of Greensand Ridge south of the downs . A third route is the Wealdway , an 80-mile footpath running from Eastbourne to Gravesend , traversing the glorious Weald . To take in the best of the ocean , the Saxon Shore Way follows the coastline for 140 miles , from Gravesend to Rye in Sussex . The scenery in Kent is so fine that a third of the county is officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , and with so many paths to take , the biggest challenge to any walker is perhaps choosing which one .
insideKENT ’ s Olivia Riccini has put together our favourite routes to show off the best of the county , including some great places to fuel up with food and drink , whatever sights and tastes the explorer within might be relishing .
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