Name: St Giles Church to Shipbourne Village Hall Loop
Start: 2026-06-03T10:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-03T14:15:00+01:00
Location: Shipbourne

St Giles Church to Shipbourne Village Hall Loop

A quick intro
Join us on Wednesday 3rd June for a gentle and scenic 13.3 km (~8.3 mile) loop walk from the quiet village of Shipbourne, starting beside the historic St Giles Church and green.
This relaxed route explores a peaceful stretch of the Kent countryside, meandering through open farmland, hedgerow paths and woodland edges. It’s almost entirely flat and perfect for a calm, social-paced midweek hike.
Highlights:
Starts at the historic St Giles Church
Easy-going paths through picturesque rural Kent
Great for relaxed walking, chats and connecting with nature

Schedule
Date: 3 June 2026
Meet and Start Time: 10:00 meet for 10:15 am start
Walking time: 3-4 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Rachel Stockey
Location
Meeting point: Car Park on Upper Green Road, Shipbourne
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route
Terrain: Flat (minimal elevation change)
Distance: Approximately 13.3 km (8.2 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain/Loss: Minimal (flat terrain)
Walk Type: Circular
Your kit list
Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
Drinking water and a packed lunch
Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
Suitable walking attire
Important Notes
We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
Cancellation policy states: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days, will receive a credit available to use within 90 days. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.