The frequency of our walks is changing. From March 2026 we are reverting to holding one monthly walk on the first Sunday of the month, our Tuesday walks will discontinue. Here is our schedule until July 2026.
Feel free to join us, no need to book, no charge and at the walk leaders discretion, well behaved dogs welcome.
We do not often have to cancel our walks due to bad weather conditions; however, should this be the case, please check the website elhamvalleywalkers.co.uk/our-next-walk/. A notice will be posted 12 hours in advance if the walk leader considers that conditions will not be enjoyable.
Sunday 12th April. Meet in Elham Square at 10am. From the church walking northwards towards Wingmore; before crossing the Nailbourne and climbing the other side of the valley to Bladbean, then via Park Gate for the return to Elham. A lovely walk, spring flowers, bluebells, primrose and cowslip in full bloom. Some steep hills to negotiate, several stiles and fields with grazing animals. Approximately 7 miles. Moderate, I walked it in three hours including a fifteen minute sit down to listen to the birds! Andy Cornford leads Tel. 07761 034407
Sunday 10th May. Roadside parking in Wye, meet 10am outside the church lychgate TN25 5ES. Heading north and across the valley through fields, then a moderate steady climb and through woods to join the North Downs Way. This pilgrims path leads to Boughton Aluph church, grade 1 listed, dating from C13 and badly damaged during WW2. After a pause to take in aspects of “its most impressive exterior and noble interior”, we cross back over the valley, picking up the North Downs Way again alongside Perry Court Farm, and return to Wye via the railway crossing. A few stiles, just under 6 miles, estimate 3 hours. Walk leader Isabel Senior. Tel. 07501 797017
Sunday 7th June. Starting from Hawkinge community centre at 10am. Walking south towards the dramatic views of the escarpment edge overlooking Folkestone. Then along the top of the hills, up to the quarry, continuing over the fields, towards Paddlesworth church and onto Hawkinge. About 6 miles with a few stiles. The leader is Paula Griffiths. Tel 07769 152630
Sunday 5th July. Start 10am West wood car park, (nearest postcode CT4 6XY) Rhodes Minnis. Mainly woods and fields to Exted then a a steep chalk decline to Elham. Coffee stop at Elham Tea Rooms and return via loop to start. 6 miles, moderate, 3 hours plus stop time. Leader, Chris Jelly 07518163183
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