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The county of Kent offers an extraordinary diversity of walking landscapes across the Garden of England, from the chalky escarpments of the North Downs and the rolling Greensand Hills to fertile river valleys, historic villages and lively coastline.
Walking in Kent, by experienced guidebook writer Kev Reynolds, brings together 40 carefully selected circular day walks, each ranging from 7 to 15 km (5–9 miles), showcasing the very best of Kent’s countryside and coastline.
Divided between west Kent and The Weald and north and east Kent, the guidebook also outlines 11 longer-distance trails such as the Saxon Shore Way and the North Downs Way, giving both quick day routes and extended options for further exploration.
- 40 circular routes are described to explore the full breadth of Kent’s landscapes, from the rolling hills of the North Downs and lush Weald valleys to riverside paths and coastal stretches along the English Channel and estuaries
- Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping, helping you navigate through woodland walks, ridge lines, farm tracks and waterfront paths with confidence
- Walks are organised into two key areas – west Kent & The Weald, and north & east Kent – making it simple to base yourself in centres such as Canterbury, Folkestone or Maidstone and explore a different region each day
- Practical details on access, parking, public transport links from London and surrounding towns, local facilities, geology and wildlife add valuable local context and help you plan each outing efficiently
- Inspiring background on the Garden of England’s orchards, vineyards, historic buildings and ancient sites enriches every walk, bringing Kent’s landscapes and stories to life
Whether you’re planning a weekend escape from London, a series of day trips or a longer walking break, Walking in Kent provides all the details you need to explore the Garden of England with confidence. With 40 carefully graded routes across the coast and countryside, it’s the essential guide for making the most of every step in Kent.
Kev Reynolds
A lifelong passion for the countryside in general, and mountains in particular, drove Kev's desire to share his sense of wonder and delight in the natural world through his writing, guiding, photography and lecturing. Spending several months every year in various high-mountain regions researching guidebooks made him The Man with the World's Best Job. Kev enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Cicerone from the 1970s, producing 50 books, including guides to five major trekking regions of Nepal and to numerous routes in the European Alps and Pyrenees, as well as walking guides for Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds. 'A Walk in the Clouds' is a collection of autobiographical short stories recording 50 years of mountain travel and adventures. He was also the contributing editor of the collaborative guide 'Trekking in the Himalaya' and Cicerone's celebratory anniversary compilation 'Fifty Years of Adventure'. A frequent contributor to outdoor magazines, Kev also wrote and illustrated brochures for national tourist authorities and travel companies. When not away in the mountains, Kev lived with his wife in a small cottage among what he called 'the Kentish Alps', with unrestricted walking country on the doorstep. But he also travelled throughout Britain during the winter months to share his love of the places he wrote about through a series of lectures. Sadly, Kev passed away in 2021. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and by many more he inspired through his writing and talks.
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