Wye Welcome Walk

Come join the Wye Welcome Walk for a fun day exploring nature and meeting new pals in person! Why? Wye Not!

Join the Wye Welcome Walk!

Walking Wye to Chilham with views of Canterbury Cathedral.

Join us for a relaxed and enriching walk through the historic village of Wye, set within the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This thoughtfully paced walk celebrates the landscape, stories, and quiet beauty that make walking in Kent so special.

Starting in the village, we pass traditional Kentish buildings, village greens, and traces of Wye’s long academic and agricultural heritage. This short walk takes you from one chocolate-box village to another via the incredible sights of The King's Wood. 

This 11km walk begins at Wye and treks through beautiful farmland towards Perry Court Farm where you can eat delicious apple juice and buy a picnic lunch for your journey. Passing the historic All Saints Church in Boughton Aluph, you will then head into the immense Kings Wood, a 1500 acres site that is dotted with incredible art sculptures, pine-scented trails and is one of the best bluebell spots in the county!

Your walk finishes in the medieval village square of Chilham, flanked by Chilham Castle, a tearoom, a pub, a church and half timbered buildings.

 Along the route, walkers will experience: Moments to pause, notice and reconnect—with nature, place  and each other

This walk is as much about slowing down as it is about exploration. There will be opportunities for gentle reflection, shared conversation, and simply enjoying being outdoors together. As part of the Kent Walking Festival, this walk celebrates walking as a way to support wellbeing, strengthen community, and deepen our connection to Kent’s remarkable landscapes. Whether you’re local or visiting, this walk offers a welcoming and grounding experience—one step at a time.

Walk Details and Key Facilities:

• Grade: Moderate.
• Distance/Time: Approx. 10.3 km / 2.5–3 hours. 4 hours with Breaks
• Terrain: Woodland paths (King's Wood), farmland, and country lanes. Features steep sections and can be muddy.
• Start: Wye Railway Station.
• Finish: Chilham Village Square and Station
• Transport: Easy to return by train (trains run between Wye and Chilham stations).
• Facilities/Highlights:
• • Wye: Village shops, cafes, and pubs.
  • Perry Court Farm: Apple juice, tearoom, and picnic items (near start).
  • All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph: Historic church.
  • King's Wood: Large, hilly woodland area (1,500 acres).
  • Chilham Village: Medieval square, tearoom, pub (The White Horse), and church.

Note: Ensure you bring water and snacks, as facilities are primarily at the start, midpoint (farm) and end. 

About Maroon Adventures and Tamara.

Maroon Adventures, a community-led walking and wellbeing practice rooted in connection to land, culture and collective care. Walking has taken me across the UK and beyond from coastal paths and national trails to mountains in Europe, Peru, and Japan and back home to Kent, where I now focus on creating inclusive, welcoming walking spaces for others.

I walk in sections across the North Downs Way, The Kent Downs, The Viking Coastal Trail, and coastal routes around Thanet. My walks are shaped by a belief that movement, nature, and shared stories can support mental wellbeing, confidence and belonging, especially for those who may feel excluded from traditional outdoor spaces.

Alongside leading walks, I’m a North Downs Way Ambassador, a Community Connector in Thanet and currently serve as Deputy Mayoress of Margate, roles that inform my commitment to inclusive, place-based wellbeing and community care.

Whether you’re new to walking or already love the outdoors, you’ll be welcomed at your own pace. These walks are about showing up, breathing deeply, and moving together with space for conversation, quiet moments and joy along the way.