Canterbury, Kent
A challenging hike from Canterbury to Dover, combining long-distance countryside walking with varied terrain and rewarding views. Mostly following accessible paths, the route still requires sure-footedness in places and is best suited to experienced hikers with very good fitness.
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Follow the coast from Botany Bay to Broadstairs along Prince’s Walk, passing dramatic white chalk cliffs, sea stacks and sandy bays including Kingsgate and Joss Bay. The route offers sweeping English Channel views alongside landmarks such as Kingsgate Castle and North Foreland Lighthouse. Mostly easy to moderate, it combines well-surfaced clifftop paths with optional beach sections at low tide.
Explore the landscapes of Ashdown Forest and Five Hundred Acre Wood on this rewarding High Weald loop. The trail combines sweeping heathland, ancient woodland and panoramic countryside views, with sections through beech, birch and sweet chestnut forest. Famous for inspiring A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories, the area adds literary charm to a varied hike with gentle climbs and occasional muddy terrain.
Explore the Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Haven and Friston Forest on a scenic loop from Birling Gap. This varied route combines dramatic chalk cliffs, sweeping English Channel views, the winding Cuckmere River and peaceful woodland trails. Expect steep climbs and descents across the Seven Sisters, with exposed and potentially muddy sections adding to the adventure.
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