On the 21st of June, the Summer Solstice, we will be strolling from the outskirts of Maidstone to visit the neolithic site of Kits Coty and surrounding megaliths. The walk will start at Cobham Manor Carpark which is a paid car park. From the car park we will make our way through the park heading towards Little Kit’s Coty and Kit’s Coty itself then venture onto see the White Horse Stone. On the way back we will pass through fields and woods to visit the former site of Boxley Abbey and catch a look at Allington Castle on the banks of the River Medway as we walk back to our starting point Along the way we will hear tales of: dastardly Anglo-Saxon invaders, the Devil getting up to no good and some very dubious Saints.
The walk will take approximately four and a half hours (around 11.4KM) with a lunch spot (lunch not included) of around half an hour and will cost £7 per person.
Meeting time- 9:15am ready for a 9:30 start
Terrain- we will be ascending the North Downs so it will get quite hilly in places.
Distance- approximately 11.4Km (7.1miles)
Walking time- 4 and a half hours walking
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Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly and will go on a lead when required such as entering fields of livestock. Owners are fully responsible for their furry friends.
If we can we ask everyone to bring with them:
A- Suitable footwear )strong shoes or boots preferably walking boots no Flip-flops)
B- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers) in case of rain
C- Drinking water and lunch
D- Personal medication (please make me aware in confidence of any medical condition you may have that may affect you in the walk no matter how small)
E- Suitable walking clothing
There might only be natural toilets along the way (a bush)
**IMPORTANT**
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS
