Trail Tales & Tips

Welcome to Trail Tales & Tips, your go-to destination for walking inspiration, advice, and captivating stories from the trail. Read about our adventures, our hiking tips and stories from the trails. We share our passion for the outdoors to hopefully inspire you to join us or start your own adventure.

A Year of Walking in Kent: The Best Routes for Every Season

Walking isn’t just a summer pursuit. In Kent, each season offers something unique, and if you know where to go, your walks can become year-round rituals of beauty and variety. Here’s how to plan your walking year: Spring Spring means awakening woodlands, birdsong, and carpets of bluebells. Head to Dering…

18 July, 2025
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Walking Through Kent’s History: 5 Trails with a Story

Kent’s countryside is brimming with stories, we have a wide range of fascinating history full of pilgrims, soldiers, farmers, or…

14 July, 2025
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Forest Bathing in Kent: Where to Walk for a Calmer Mind

You’ve probably heard of forest bathing—a Japanese practice called Shinrin-yoku—which encourages immersing yourself in woodland to ease stress, lower blood…

11 July, 2025
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Menopause and Movement: Why Walking Supports Women’s Health

For women navigating menopause, walking offers so many physical benefits, but it also greatly helps with feeling of anxiety and…

7 July, 2025
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Best Coastal Walks in Kent for Group Hikes with a Sea View

Kent’s coastline is nothing short of spectacular—and best enjoyed on foot in my opinion. From clifftop panoramas to hidden coves…

4 July, 2025
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How Joining our Kent Walking Group Can Help You Get Fit (Without a Gym)

Forget expensive memberships and intimidating gyms—walking is one of the easiest, most accessible ways to get fit. And in Kent,…

30 June, 2025
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Wildlife to Spot on Your Next Kent Walk

Kent is a treasure trove for nature lovers. From ancient woodland to chalk grassland and coastal reserves, the variety of…

27 June, 2025
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Kent Hiking Kit Guide: What to Wear and Pack for Summer Walks

If you're thinking about joining our walking group in Kent, you might be wondering what gear you actually need. The…

23 June, 2025
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Find Your People: How Walking Groups Are Bringing People Together

We live in an ever more connected world and yet we hear the same story all the time. "I wanted…

23 June, 2025
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