Walks

Background.

Linda Harrison originally organised the ‘Guided Health Walks’ starting from Faversham Library every Wednesday together with ‘U3A walks’ plus arranging and leading walks for Faversham Footpaths Group as well. We are pleased that although Linda was unwell a year or so ago, and stood back for a time, she has been back leading walks with us again.

All walks are open to members, their friends, relatives and others who may be interested in becoming a member of the Group.

FFG / Faversham Town Council Active Travel Month Walk to the West of Faversham on Sunday 1oth May 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this walk around some of the prettiest footpaths around Faversham. Recent weather forecasts had warned us of wet weather during the morning, but the rain stayed away, unfortunately the Northerly wind was cold but we kept dry.

Twelve of us and three dogs took an interesting behind the scenes route out of the West side of the town covering a variety of terrain. This included a path through Bysing Wood that is not often used and where bluebells were still in bloom, and onwards towards near Luddenham, where after we stopped for a break at the top of near Colegates Hill, where we had panoramic views across the Swale to Sheppey. We continued towards Oare and took the footpath over a field which gave us more scenic views across to Oare Creek, then down to Oare Meadow, a Kent Wildlife Trust reserve, which supports a variety of wildlife and wildflowers.

The final stretch took us alongside Faversham Lakes, past the Oare Windmill, to Ham Road, where we took the rewilded path across Ham Farm to Faversham Creek and back to our starting point.

A special thanks to our three canine companions, who were impeccably behaved and whose enthusiasm kept us amused all the way.

The next Planned ‘regular’ FFG Walk

Our next walk will be in June 2026, details to be announced later.

Future FFG Sunday Walks in 2026

All of these will be announced nearer the time

The FFG / Faversham Town Council Active Travel Month Walk on 10th May 2026

General Walking Routes in the Faversham area

A good place to start online is: www.explorekent.org/walking. Eight circular walks, showcasing the best of local Kent produce – the Faversham Food Trails – can be downloaded from www.visitfaversham.org

If you’re interested in Faversham’s fascinating history, why not join one of the Faversham Society’s Town History Walks? Details are available on www.favershamtownwalks.org.uk

The Kent Ramblers website also has lots of information about walks and guides: www.kentramblers.org.uk

If walks from and to local pubs appeals, there are some excellent guides at www.shepherdneame.co.uk/walks