Welcome!

The East Kent Walking Group is part of the main Ramblers Association and as our name suggests we are based in East Kent and are for the 20-49 age group.

We have a programme of weekly walks, usually Sundays, throughout the year. You can find the latest programme here.

There is more to walking than just putting one foot in front of the other !  Have you ever thought that -   

• Walking is really good for you - in our car-bound culture, many of us have forgotten how to walk more than a mile or two (we usually walk at least 5 miles, and sometimes 12 or even 15 miles);
• Walking and talking go together - walking is a very social activity: we really enjoy getting to know each other and meeting new walkers !
• Walking is non-polluting, low-impact, very inexpensive and humans are designed for it.
• Walking gets you into the countryside, with others, where you can enjoy a different environment and a different pace !

Do take a look at the pictures on the site - each one is worth a thousand words !

 Here are some words from the Ramblers Association

Our work

The Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest charity working to promote walking and to improve conditions for all walkers. With 143,000 members in England, Scotland and Wales, we've been working for walkers for 70 years.

Through our network of dedicated volunteers and staff, we support all who walk, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts, family groups to solitary strollers and the very young to the young at heart.

We are dedicated to:

safeguarding Britain's unique network of public paths - all too often, they are illegally blocked, obstructed and overgrown. We work with local authorities to make them a pleasure to walk on.

providing information to help you plan your walk and enjoy it in safety and comfort.

increasing access for walkers - our work is helping to establish statutory rights of access to the outdoors.

protecting the countryside and green spaces from unsightly and polluting developments so that walkers can enjoy their tranquility and beauty.

educating the public about their rights and responsibilities and the health and environmental benefits of walking so that everyone can enjoy our wonderful heritage.

Promoting walking

We work to promote everyday walking to everyone, of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, in towns and cities as well as in the countryside, as part of a healthy lifestyle.