Kent Walking Festival: Devils Kneading Trough – Wye – 9 mile Group Guided Walk
Join us in Wye for The Kent Walking Festival
Devils Kneading Trough – Wye
Group Guided Walk
Overview:
We’re so excited to continue celebrating the Kent Walking Festival with a weekday hike exploring the dramatic landscapes around Wye, the Devil’s Kneading Trough and Crundale Downs.
Following the North Downs Way through the Kent Downs National Landscape, this walk offers spectacular views, rolling chalk hills and beautiful countryside. Wye is accessible by train from London in approximately 1 hour, making it a lovely escape from the city or great for those local in Kent.
The walk
We’ll start in the picturesque village of Wye and make our way up to the Devil’s Kneading Trough, a striking dry valley shaped during the Ice Age. From here, we’ll enjoy panoramic views across the Kentish countryside and, on a clear day, towards the Channel.
We’ll then join the North Downs Way, following this renowned trail across the rolling chalk hills of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
The route continues across Crundale Downs, an area known for its chalk grassland, seasonal wildflowers and diverse wildlife. With some steady climbs and exposed ridge-top paths, this walk is moderately challenging, but the sweeping views make it well worth the effort.
We’ll then loop back towards Wye, taking in more of the peaceful countryside along the way.
This walk captures the best of the Kent Downs: dramatic valleys, stunning views and the natural beauty of the North Downs Way.
Come and walk with us
Our mixed group walks are open to everyone.
Whether you’re already a regular walker, new to the group, coming on your own or simply looking for a good excuse to get out into the countryside, you’re very welcome. Around 80% of our members come to our walks on their own, and it is one of the things people love most about being part of the group.
You don’t need to know anyone before you arrive. Just bring your walking boots, enjoy the scenery and we’ll take care of the rest.
📅 Date: Friday 19th March
🕙 Time: 10am
💷 Cost: £12 per person
📍 Location: Meeting at Wye – full details provided in your booking confirmation email.
⏳ Duration: Please allow around 4.5 hours including breaks (timings are approximate).
📏 Distance: 9 miles / 13 km – a moderate route with a few steeper sections.
🌿 Terrain: A mix of parkland paths, woodland trails, and open countryside.
🥪 Food & Drink: Please bring enough food and at least 1.5L of water. We’ll stop for a relaxed picnic lunch break during the walk (please bring this with you)
🐾 Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
🚽 Toilets: Available at Wye church or in the village. Otherwise, please be prepared for a wild toilet stop if needed.
What’s included: A guided 9 mile countryside walk led by a qualified walk leader, exploring The North Downs Way and Wye and the surrounding area with a friendly mixed group.
Your walk leader
Your walk is led by Jenn, founder of MJ Outdoor Adventures. She leader is a fully trained Lowland Leader with an enhanced DBS and outdoor first aid training, as well as qualifications in nutrition, wellness and female health. She works as a full time walk leader around the country for corporate, charity and community groups. MJ Outdoor Adventures is her passion project and she adores building this community. Your back marker is Lisa, a fully trained full time lowland leader with a passion for history and maps.
MJ Outdoor Adventures is fully insured and your safety is always our priority.
Before you book
By booking this event, you confirm that you have read the event information and understand that this is an outdoor countryside walk which may include uneven or muddy ground and changing weather conditions. Please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing for the conditions on the day. The route and timings may be adjusted if necessary for safety, weather or ground conditions. Our booking terms and cancellation policy apply to all bookings.
If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we know not to wait for you at the start point.
Cancellation policy (as per T&C’s)
• More than 30 days before the activity – 100% refund (excluding any external costs incurred by MJ Outdoor Adventures such as third-party providers, admin costs or accommodation).
• 30 days or less before the activity – no refund. Standard half-day walks (non-challenge events) may be transferred to another date. A promo code will be issued which expires 3 months from the date of issue.
• Challenge events, charity events, tours or activities involving external providers cannot be refunded or transferred.
• Less than 72 hours before the activity – bookings cannot be refunded or transferred.