Explore Kent Documents

Easily find the Explore Kent publications you need for walking, cycling, riding and country parks in one place.

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Walking

Blean Walk

Explore The Blean ancient woodland and stroll through the history of this fascinating area.

Darent Valley Path - free taster (PDF, 955k)

Darent Valley Path free taster of guidebook.

Faversham walks

Explore four Faversham walks and download a complete step by step walking guide, interesting facts about the villages and towns and a detailed map and key.

Greensand Way 
A free guide to walking the Kent section of the Greensand way is available to download and print at home.

Jane Austen and Tonbridge A circular walk (PDF, 1.7MB)

This walk will take you to places known to be connected to the Austen family.

Kent Country Park circular walks

Enjoy these Kent country park walks.

Kids Trails

Kids Trails is full of competitions, games to play while you are out walking, and interesting facts and stories about the countryside. And it has all been specially written for you kids.

Kids Trails activity sheet (PDF, 1.2MB)

Activity sheet to accompany the Kids Trails booklet.

Lost Landscapes

Explore the lost landscapes along the North Downs Way National Trail with a walk through beautiful countryside and picturesque villages.

Medway Valley walks

Download the Medway Valley river circular walks here and enjoy the spectacular freedom a walk along the river can give.

North Downs Way circular walks

Discover some of the most spectacular scenery in Kent throughout these five circular walks along the North Downs Way.

Pedometer Information Sheet (PDF, 1.4MB)

The Pedometer Information sheet is a quick start guide to achieving 10,000 steps a day over a period of six weeks.

Saxon Shore Way - free taster (PDF, 1.8MB)

This free taster of the Saxon Shore Way guidebook includes two walks along the route. Try the routes at Grove Ferry and St Margaret's Bay taken from the new Saxon Shore Way guidebook.

Walk Kent (PDF, 2.6MB)

The Walk Kent guide includes a series of routes that highlight the diversity of walks you can discover in the county, whether you are a novice or an experienced walker.

Walks For All Leaflets

Walks For All leaflets provide guides to accessible routes across Kent.

Walks in East Kent

An ancient coastline, inspiring countryside and spectacular views across the English Channel. Explore the beautiful and varied landscape of East Kent with these ten fantastic circular walks ranging from 2.2 to 5 miles (3.5 to 8km) in length.

Walks in West Kent

Picturesque villages, historic buildings and beautiful rolling countryside. Explore the beautiful and varied landscape of West Kent with these ten fantastic circular walks ranging from 3 to 5.3 miles (4.8 to 8.5km) in length.

Cycling

Ashford to Tunbridge Wells Cycle Leaflet (PDF, 585k)

Ashford to Tunbridge Wells Cycle Leaflet

Coast to Cathedral Cycle Leaflet (PDF, 498k)

The Coast to Cathedral Cycle Leaflet provides details on the 50 mile (80km), circular ride on routes linking Dover, Folkestone and Canterbury.

Crab and Winkle Way (PDF, 695k)

The Crab and Winkle Cycle Way Leaflet provides details on the 7.5 mile mainly traffic-free route between Canterbury and Whitstable.

Cross Channel Days Out (PDF, 3MB)

This leaflet highlights the many walking, cycling and riding opportunities available in the beautiful region of Nord in France. From circular walks that are perfect for all the family to mountain bike rides for the more adventurous explorer.

Cycle breaks in Kent

Get in the saddle to enjoy some fantastic days out cycling in the Kent countryside. The Cycle Breaks in Kent leaflets are full of useful information to help you explore the county.

Cycle hire and repair shop list (PDF, 56k)

Download cycle hire and repair shop information for Kent

Explore Ashford by bike (PDF, 701k)

Enjoy this guide to cycling around Ashford

Explore Kent by bike (PDF, 2.8MB)

Their is no better way to explore the delights of Kent than by bicycle. And Explore Kent by bike offers a guide to some great cycling routes across the county.

Sandwich to Rye Cycle Leaflet (PDF 641)

The Sandwich to Rye Cycle Leaflet.

The Heron Trail Cycle Leaflet (PDF, 266k)

The Heron Trail Cycle Leaflet contains details of an 18 mile circular route on the Hoo Peninsula, bounded by two great rivers, the Thames to the North and the Medway to the South.

The Viking Coastal Trail Leaflet (PDF, 522k)

The Viking Coastal Trail Leaflet contains details of the 29 mile route on the Isle of Thanet peninsular, the point where Vikings first landed in Britain.

Tonbridge cycle leaflet (PDF, 1MB)

The leaflet offers a map and guide for a cycle ride between Tonbridge Castle and Penshurst Place.

Country Parks

Kent Country Park circular walks

Enjoy these Kent country park walks.

Kent Country Park venues information

A meeting room with a view. If you are looking for somewhere a little different for a business meeting, a workshop, training, a club meeting or a good old get together, look no further than Kent County Council's Country Parks.

Kent Country Parks Annual Report (PDF, 1.2MB)

Kent's Country Parks help to make Kent an exceptional place to live, work and visit, contributing towards Kent County Council's strategic aims as set out in Towards 2010 and Vision for Kent.

Kent Country Parks Strategy 2009-2014 (PDF, 2.5MB)

This plan sets out the aspirations for the Country Parks Service over the next 5 years.

Horse Riding

Horse riding resources

Lists of useful resources for horse riding.

Ride Kent (PDF, 3.5MB)

Whether a complete beginner or an experienced rider, Ride Kent is the perfect guide to help you and your companion discover the charms of the Kent countryside.

TROT - Toll Rides Leaflet 314k)

The TROT Toll Rides leaflet contains details about the registered charity that provides off-road riding routes to members of the TROT trust. The routes enable members to enjoy riding across more of the Kent countryside.

Other

Food Trails

The Food Trails leaflets provide useful information on the distinctive landscapes and produce of Mid Kent's rural areas. Find out about the history of Kentish produce and where to sample the delights of the county.

Kent's Coastal Week 2009

Download the guide and itinerary.

Map reading made easy

Guides for both adults and children produced by Ordnance Survey.

Teacher's resources

The Education Toolkit has been created by Kent County Council Countryside Access Service to help Key Stage Two teachers prepare and carry out lessons about access to the countryside and public rights of way.