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Join us on Wednesday 21 October 2026 for a scenic weekday walk through the beautiful Hothfield Heathland Nature Reserve and the surrounding Kent countryside. Starting from the nature reserve, we’ll head towards Little Chart, following sections of the Stour Valley Walk and taking in the peaceful fields and rural landscapes along the way.The route offers a lovely mix of open heathland, countryside paths and quiet village scenery, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings and discover this special corner of Kent. Hothfield Heathland is one of Kent’s remaining areas of lowland heath, providing an important habitat for a variety of wildlife.
As we make our way back towards the nature reserve, we’ll have time to enjoy the changing scenery and the tranquillity of the landscape. While the Highland cattle are no longer present, the heathland remains a great place to look out for wildlife and enjoy a peaceful walk through one of Kent’s distinctive natural landscapes.
Schedule
Date: 21 October 2026
Meet and Start Time: 09:45 meet for 10:00 am start
Walking time: 3.15 hrs (incl. short break)
Walk Leader: Ian Henderson
Location
Meeting point: Hothfield Car Park, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, Kent, United Kingdom, TN26 1AN
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route
Terrain: reasonably flat with some slight inclines
Distance: Approximately 10.3 km (6.5 miles)
Walk Type: Circular
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Hothfield Nature Reserve, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
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