# Event Details - **Event Name**: Harrietsham North Downs Walk (Heart of Kent Walking Festival) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: On the 25th of March 2026 we will be strolling from Harrietsham, exploring the surrounding countryside of the North Downs.About this EventThe walk will start at Harrietsham Station, making it easily accessible by train, with limited parking available nearby. From here we will leave the village behind, passing Harrietsham Church, whose long history reflects centuries of worship and settlement at the foot of the Downs.From the church we will enter the beautiful surrounding countryside, walking through fields and woodland as the land begins to rise. The route takes us through quiet wooded areas before joining the ancient Pilgrims Way, a track followed for generations by travellers and medieval pilgrims on their journey towards Canterbury.Walking beneath the Downs, with chalk hills rising above us, we will experience a landscape shaped by farming, belief, and movement over thousands of years, before looping back through woodland and open countryside to return towards Harrietsham.Along the way we will hear tales of pilgrims and medieval travel, life beneath the Downs, ancient routeways, and the long human story written into this landscape.ScheduleDate: 25 March 2026Meet & Start Time:Meet at 10:00 amWalk starts at 10:15 amWalking Time:Approx. 4.5 hours (includes a lunch break)Walk Leader:Ian HendersonLocationMeeting Point:Harrietsham Station, Station Rd, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1JAwhat3words:///stored.somebody.chariotsCar Parking:Charges not includedOn-street parking available or paid parking at the stationPlease park responsiblyRoute DetailsTerrain: One steep inclineDistance:Approx. 11.8 km (7.3 miles)Walk Type:Circular walkDogs on WalksWe welcome friendly dogs on our walksDogs must remain on a lead at all timesOwners are fully responsible for their dog throughout the walkThis particular route explores the historic landscape around Harrietsham and the North Downs, following ancient trackways, woodland paths, and chalk hillside routes that have been used for centuries. Shaped by geology, farming, and long-distance travel, this landscape reveals the enduring relationship between people and the Downs, where movement, belief, and daily life have left their mark long before modern roads appeared.Starting from Harrietsham, the walk leaves the village behind and passes Harrietsham Church, a focal point of local life since the medieval period. From here, the route enters the surrounding countryside, moving through fields and woodland at the foot of the Downs. These quieter paths reflect a working rural landscape shaped by agriculture and seasonal movement.The walk continues through woodland and open countryside before joining the Pilgrims Way, an ancient route that once carried medieval pilgrims travelling towards Canterbury. Running beneath the chalk escarpment of the North Downs, the Pilgrims Way offered a practical and symbolic journey, linking villages, churches, and resting places along one of England’s most important pilgrimage routes.Walking beneath the rising slopes of the Downs, the route reveals a landscape shaped by centuries of farming, travel, and belief. Chalk grassland, wooded slopes, and long-established paths create a setting that has changed little in its essential form, despite the passing of generations.This walk is led by Ian and starts promptly on time. If you’re running a little behind schedule, please get in touch to let us know.Photography NoticeWe may take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposesIf you prefer not to be included, please let us know on the dayCancellation PolicyWithin 4 days of the activity:Full payment becomes due if you cancelMore than 4 days before the event:You will receive a credit noteCredit is valid for 90 days and can be used towards a future walkCancel at least 4 days before the event to receive your credit - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrietsham/harrietsham-north-downs-walk-heart-of-kent-walking-festival/100001981693676131 - **Event Categories**: festivals, dog, workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fharrietsham-north-downs-walk-heart-of-kent-walking-festival-tickets-1981693676131 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8.3, max: 8.3, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrietsham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Car Park Harrietsham Station | APCOA - **lat**: 51.2446545 - **long**: 0.6728268 - **full address**: Car Park Harrietsham Station | APCOA, Station Road, Harrietsham, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Boots On Adventures (https://allevents.in/org/boots-on-adventures/20081737) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d6649aafac30aa76c7dcc2506c13e2072f631e37dd1cf72cc4cc263c9f5e7a8b-rimg-w1200-h676-dc8eac47-gmir.jpg?v=1769520185 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ffe997f907b9a5d7278ebdb688148db20ed381e3f5e80d8721ffa9cb423706d4-rimg-w400-h400-dc8fad49-gmir.jpg?v=1769520185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Car Park Harrietsham Station | APCOA, Station Road, Harrietsham, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 8.3 up to 8.3 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Boots On Adventures - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** festivals, dog, workshops, meetups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Harrietsham North Downs Walk (Heart of Kent Walking Festival) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Harrietsham North Downs Walk (Heart of Kent Walking Festival)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d6649aafac30aa76c7dcc2506c13e2072f631e37dd1cf72cc4cc263c9f5e7a8b-rimg-w1200-h676-dc8eac47-gmir.jpg?v=1769520185", "startDate": "2026-03-25", "endDate": "2026-03-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/harrietsham/harrietsham-north-downs-walk-heart-of-kent-walking-festival/100001981693676131", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Car Park Harrietsham Station | APCOA", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Station Road", "postalCode": "ME17 1JA", "addressLocality": "Harrietsham", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.2446545", "longitude": "0.6728268" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "On the 25th of March 2026 we will be strolling from Harrietsham, exploring the surrounding countryside of the North Downs.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-25", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "lowPrice": "8.30", "highPrice": "8.30", "price": "8.30", "url": "https://allevents.in/harrietsham/harrietsham-north-downs-walk-heart-of-kent-walking-festival/100001981693676131" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/harrietsham/harrietsham-north-downs-walk-heart-of-kent-walking-festival/100001981693676131", "price": "8.30", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Boots On Adventures", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/boots-on-adventures/20081737" } ] } ] ```