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Welcome
to the Kent Farm Holiday Group
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For outdoor pursuits throughout Kent the best place to start is at www.visitkent.co.uk www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent and www.kentdowns.org.uk |
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WALKING Kent is known as the Garden of England and there are few better ways of getting to the heart of the countryside than walking along the well maintained network of trails.
Many of Kent's Regional and Recreation routes follow valleys which pass through historic towns and villages and allow the walker to become intimately acquainted with the landscape of a particular area. With a wide range of walks for all ages and abilities, what better way to relax with a little gentle exercise. For more information check out www.kenttracks.co.uk and www.walkinginkent.co.uk or for guided walks www.walkawhile.co.uk |
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HORSE RIDING With a range of hacking, off road toll rides and cross country trails; riding, whether with your own horse, or taking out a hack allows you to see more of our varied countryside. www.tollrides.org.uk www.equestriantourism.co.uk Several of our members offer B & B for horses, Brenley Farm, Honeychild Manor and Alkham Court.
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CASTLES AND GARDENS Kent has more gardens open to the public than any other county in England, many to compliment stunning Castles and stately homes. From ancient woodland to landscaped parkland, flower gardens, herb gardens, vineyards and orchards, Kent offers something for everyone. Visit Kent throughout the year to experience the colours and contrast of the seasons. If you are a keen horticulturist or simply enjoy gardens, there are 150 private gardens across Kent open for you to view. For your FREE information booklet from The National Gardens Scheme call 01342 850362 . Also please see our Castles and Gardens Page |
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CYCLING Exploring the countryside is an excellent form of recreation and every year more and more people are discovering the delights of cycling. www.gocyclekent.co.uk
Kent 's quiet country lanes and byways allow the cyclist to discover the unspoilt and varied countryside which caters for all abilities and energies. This well maintained network of leisure routes makes cycling an enjoyable way of discovering the County's riches at a leisurely pace. . To be truly green why not take the train to Canterbury West and hire a bicycle from www.downlandcycles.co.uk a pleasant 5 minutes stroll from the station in St. Stephen’s Road.
For the more adventurous try www.ukdirt.com/porc at Penshurst and www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk each of which have a wide range of trails and off road excitement with cycle hire, instruction and all facilities.
Also at Penshurst, try the high wire forest adventure with their green gym www.goape.co.uk
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WATERSPORTS The extensive coastline, numerous beaches and inland lake at Bewl Water offer the full range of watersports including kite boarding and windsurfing along with sailing, rowing and many other activities. For full details www.visitkent.co.uk |
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BIRD WATCHING AND WILDLIFE Kent is home to some of the top sites in this country. The North Kent Marshes have some of the best inter-tidal grazing marsh on both sides of the Swale Estuary, Oare near Faversham and Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey. At Stodmarsh and Grove Ferry east of Canterbury are extensive reed beds and Dungeness has a vast shingle peninsula supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna. Best information to be found at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone compliments many of the above activities, with extensive information on the flora and fauna of this diverse county.
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Whilst making your way around the county, remember that it is The Garden of England and you will find lots of places to enjoy the best of local produce, including many Farmers Markets and farm shops www.ruralways.org.uk
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