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Walks in Kent - Chartham
This walk starts along the River Stour following the Stour Valley Walk before heading through some beautiful orchards. The route then joins up with the North Downs Way winding along woodland paths and passing through No-Mans Orchard, the first community run orchard in the country, before returning back to Chartham. This route has several short on-road sections and care should be taken crossing busy roads.
Walking Route Details:
County: Kent
Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty of walk: Leisurely
Estimated time to complete walk: 2 :30
Terrain details: Field, orchard and woodland paths. Some on-road sections. Moderate slopes.
Type of route: Circular
Starts: St Mary's Church in Chart(Grid reference: TR107550)
Ends: St Mary's Church in Chart(Grid reference: TR107550)
Amenities available on route: Toilets: At recreation ground near start/finish.
Refreshments: Local shops in Chartham.
How to get there: Road Map:
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By Car: Chartham is just off the A28 between Ashford and Canterbury.
Parking: Some on-road parking is available in Chartham outside the church and in surrounding roads.
Train: Nearest station - Chartham (200m).
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
Bus: 652 (Canterbury Ashford) Hourly service. Mon - Sat
667 (Canterbury Charing) 4 journeys. Mon - Sat.
Traveline: 0870 6082608
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