Meet 8.25am, Bay D1 at Canterbury Bus Station.

Take 8.30 no. 16 bus to Folkestone. This bus leaves Canterbury along the New Dover Road, so the stops at Waitrose or further up the road are an option.

The walk is about 12 miles, with a lunch stop at Kearsney and a bus back from Temple Ewell.

We will get off at Folkestone bus station (arr 9.17) and walk though the town, along the Old High Street and the Harbour, past the Martello Towers on the coast and then take the England Coast Path up the cliffs. The walk to Dover is along the cliff top, past Samphire Hoe and Shakespeare Cliff. Then through Aycliff, past the Western Heights into Dover.

There is the option of a finishing the walk at that point (about 9 miles) and getting the bus 15 back to Canterbury. However, the walk will proceed through Dover and along the Dour Valley path, past Crabble Mill and River to Kearsney Abbey, where we can stop for lunch. Picnic advised, although there is a cafe at the Abbey.

We catch the regular bus no. 15 back from Temple Ewell, which is about 1 mile from Kearsney.

Last week’s walk from Lyminge to Canterbury:

Meet 8.30am at St Martin’s Church.

The walk is about 14 miles, with a bus back from Sandwich. Bring a packed lunch.

We will take the Stour Valley walk (SVW) to and through Fordwich, branching off right to go through Trenleypark wood and past the solar farm into Littlebourne. Then take the path past the church to Wickhambreaux and between the lakes to Deadmill Bridge, Preston Court (possible break at the church) and Preston. We then take the path through Little Santon Farm and join the SVW again, through Westmarsh and Paramour Street to the Roman Amphitheatre at Richborough. Follow the Saxon Shore Way into Sandwich.

Last week’s Wickhambreaux circle walk:

Meet 8.30am, Canterbury Bus Station.

We will catch the 8.35 Triangle bus to Herne Bay from Bay C4. The bus fare will be £2 to Margate, and free with a bus pass on return.

The walk is about 12 miles along the coast from Herne Bay to Margate, via Reculver, Birchington and Westgate-on-sea. There are frequent buses back from Margate.

Picnic lunch in Margate, or one of the many cafes/pubs.

A welcoming sign in Chartham Hatch on last week’s walk to Badlesmere:

Meet at 8.30am, K&C, South Canterbury Rd entrance. The walk is 12 miles with regular buses from Lydden.

We will break at Broome Park (cafe available) so bring a packed lunch or snack.

Past the rugby ground to Nackington, Whitehill Woods, Middle Pett Farm, Hint Cottage. Elham Valley way to Bishopsbourne, Kingston, Heart’s Delight, Barham. Over the Broome Park golf course to the main entrance. Past Lyddon Circuit, Birches Farm, Wickham Bushes to Lydden.

There are regular buses back from Lydden. If you want a shorter walk (about 10 miles) there are regular buses from Broome Park or Denton.

Last week’s Waitrose circle:

Meet at 8.30am, K&C Hospital, South Canterbury Rd entrance

The walk is about 13 miles with half hourly buses back from Wingham. We will stop for a packed lunch at Goodnestone Church. There is also a pub in the village and a cafe at Goodnestone House if preferred.

Through the hospital, past the rugby ground and over Nackington Road. Then through the orchard around Nackingon and across the Bridge road into Whitehill woods. Over the Pett Bottom road to Middle Pett Farm and then the footpath into the Bourne Park valley. Follow the Elham Valley Way through Bishopsbourne to Kingston, then up Black Robin Lane to take the footbridge over the A2 and through Ileden wood to Adisham. Through Adisham and under the railway to Love Lane, then over the Aylesham road to Goodnestone, where we will stop for lunch. Short walk after lunch to Wingham for the bus back.

Lunch in Boughton Aluph churchyard on last week’s epic walk to Charing:

Meet 8.30am K&C Hospital, South Canterbury Road entrance

The walk is about 13 miles, returning to Canterbury around 1pm. Bring a snack or lunch.

Past the rugby field, to Nackington, Whitehill woods. Footpath behind the Duck Inn, Westwood Farm, Lynsore Bottom, Bossingham. Over Stone Street, Dane Chantry, Petham. Snack/lunch break at Petham Church. Kenfield Hall, cross Chartham Downs road, New House Farm, Stuppington Lane.

Last week’s walk to Wye:

Meet at 8.30am, Canterbury bus station to catch the 8.35am No 15 bus to Dover.

The walk is 15 miles to Sandwich, with the option of a shorter walk (10 miles) to Deal with a direct bus back to Canterbury. Bring a packed lunch or use one of the pubs or cafes in Deal.

Leave bus at Pencester Place, Dover, walk to Eastern Docks. Footpath behind the docks up the cliff to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre. Along the cliffs to South Foreland Lighthouse to St Margarets Bay. Steps to cliff top on the England Coast Path to Kingsdown, Walmer and Deal.

Lunch in Deal (10 miles) with the option of a bus back to Canterbury. The walk proceeds along the coast and through the Cinque Ports Golf course to Dixon Corner, Old Downs Farm and Sandwich, where to take a bus back to Canterbury.

Last week’s walk to Selsted:

Meet 8.30am, K&C Hospital, South Canterbury Road entrance.

The walk is 12 miles, with regular buses back from Selstead. We should be back in Canterbury around 1.30pm so bring a packed lunch or snack.

Through the hospital to the rugby field, cross Nackington Road, walk to Whitehill woods. Path down to Little Eaton Farm, cross Pett Bottom road and take the footpath that runs along the valley behind the Duck Inn to Westwood Farm. Road and paths through Covert wood to Bladbean Farm, Wingmore, and onto the EVW, Tappington Hall, Rakehole Farm and Selstead.

The bus 16 runs every 20 minutes back to Cantebury.

Last week’s walk between Denton and Dover:

Meet 8.30am at K&C Hospital, South Canterbury Road entrance.

The walk is about 14 miles, so please bring a packed lunch. There is a cafe at Broome Park golf course, where we will break.

From the hospital to the rugby field, Nackington, Whitehill Woods, Middle Pett farm. Cross Elham valley railway into the Bourne House valley, then take EVW through Bishopsbourne, Kingston, Heart’s Delight, Derringstone and Barham. Path through golf course to Broome Park. Possibility of taking the bus back at that point for a shorter walk (about 9/10 miles).

Cross the main road and take a combination of footpaths and minor roads through Shelvin and Wooton. Path past Hill House farm to St John’s Commandery (13th century Knight’s Hospitalers base), Swingfield Street, Foxholt cottage to A260 bus stop near Densole. Regular buses back to Canterbury.

Last week’s walk to Whitstable:

Meet 8.30am, K&C Hospital, South Canterbury Road entrance

The walk is about 13 miles, returning at around 1pm, so bring a packed lunch if required.

Through the hospital, to the rugby field, over Nackington Road. Then past Nackington, over the Bridge road, Whitehill Woods, footpath to Bourne Park Road and Elham valley way through Bishopsbourne to Kingston. Cross the A2 over the bridge, past Higham Park to Patrixbourne. NDW back to Canterbury.

Last week’s walk to Victory Wood: