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walking group

During lockdown many of us rediscovered the joys of a simple walk. We found some super routes across East Kent, some woodland based, others with a coastal setting.

We will let you know of our planned walks with 
an agreed starting place and time. We have started to add some of our favourite walks below for you to look through. They contain recent photos and information on duration, terrain etc. 
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​Whilst we are communicating this event via the Dance Club, this is not a Coastal Dance Club organised event. You are responsible for your own health and safety. 

what to wear / bring

We will confirm the approximate duration and the terrain, although weather conditions will obviously affect this. This should allow you to choose the correct footwear/clothing.

The woodland routes will involve leaving the path and thus enclosed or sensible shoes are recommended (no flip flops). This is also the case for the Reculver walk which will be across a pebbly beach at low tide. 

Please bring fluids to keep hydrated.

Our woodland routes are designed as circuits and those under 3 hours do not return to the car park until the end; with the longer combined route walks we will pass through the car park approximately mid-way.  

Please be aware that the woodland car park does not have toilet facilities. There are toilet and drinking facilities mid-way through the Reculver walk.    

Reculver (Low Tide)

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Route Duration: Approximately 1 hour, 6 minutes*
*based on 14:43 min/km, pace may vary subject to attendees.


Route Length: 4.44km / 2.75 miles

Estimated 
Calories Burned: 523

Terrain: Mostly flat with a slight undulating terrain​ in places.

Route Description: 40% pebble beach, 10% sand, 40% grass, 10% path (see photos below).

Rest Options: There are toilet and drinking facilities mid-way through this walk.    

Parking: On-street parking 3 minutes away. Fee car park on-site.

Google Maps Link: Click Here

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Clowes Wood (Long)

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Route Duration: Approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes*
*based on 15:50 min/km, pace may vary subject to attendees.


Route Length: 8.21km / 5.10 miles

Estimated
Calories Burned: 1060

Terrain: Mostly flat with a slight undulating terrain​ in places.

Route Description: 90% woodland, 10% path (see photos below).

Shortcut Options: Whilst 90% of the route is woodland, there is generally a path within 200 yards of the route at all times. The path is usually the fastest route back to the car park.

Parking: Free on-site parking.

Google Maps Link: Click Here

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Clowes Wood (loop photos)

Clowes Wood (short)

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Route Duration: Approximately 2 hours*
*based on 24:34 min/km, pace may vary subject to attendees.


Route Length: 4.84km / 3.00 miles

Estimated
Calories Burned: 700

Terrain: Mostly flat with a slight undulating terrain​ in places.

Route Description: 85% woodland, 15% path (see photos below).

Shortcut Options: Whilst 85% of the route is woodland, there is generally a path within 200 yards of the route at all times. The path is usually the fastest route back to the car park.

Parking: Free on-site parking.

Google Maps Link: Click Here

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​Thornden Wood

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Route Duration: Approximately 2 hours, 22 minutes*
*based on 13:57 min/km, 
pace may vary subject to attendees.

Route Length: 10.14km / 6.30 miles

Estimated 
Calories Burned: 1172

Terrain: Mostly flat with a slight undulating terrain​ in places.

Route Description: 80% woodland, 20% path (see photos below).

Shortcut Options: Whilst 80% of the route is woodland, there is generally a path within 200 -400 yards of the route at all times. The path is usually the fastest route back to the car park.

Parking: Free on-site parking at Clowes Wood (the starting point of this walk).

Google Maps Link: Click Here

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CLOWES & ​THORNDEN woods combined

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Route Duration: Approximately 4 hours, 20 minutes*
*based on 14:52 min/km, 
pace may vary subject to attendees.

Route Length: 17.46km / 10.84 miles

Estimated 
Calories Burned: 2112

Terrain: Mostly flat with a slight undulating terrain​ in places.

Route Description: 80% woodland, 20% path (see photos above).

Shortcut Options: Whilst 80% of the route is woodland, there is generally a path within 200 -400 yards of the route at all times. The path is usually the fastest route back to the car park.

Parking: Free on-site parking at Clowes Wood.

Google Maps Link: Click Here

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stodmarsh nature reserve

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Route Duration: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes

Route Length: 6.25km / 3.88 miles

Estimated 
Calories Burned: 524

Terrain: Mostly flat.

Route Description: Gravel and grass path (see photos below).

Parking: £1.50 per day - Grove Ferry Car Park

Google Maps Link: Click Here

What3Words Link: early.skewing.odds
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