Footprints is a community walking group. It is organised by WBC but open to anyone in the Willesborough / Ashford community.

Walks are planned every 1-2 months through the Spring, Summer and Autumn, alternating between walks in the local area and walks further afield.

The walks are informal and provide a great opportunity for both exercise and social interaction.

The walks over the last couple of years have been extremely varied - some pictures can be found below.

After a break during winter, we recommence in Spring 2012 with another varied programme. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Church Office.

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A short walk around Challock (approx. 3 miles).

A gentle circuit through woodland, open pasture with spring lambs, past a little old church, across some fields and back along the village green to the Memorial Hall.

A short walk around Charing (approx. 3 miles).

A gentle amble around Charing, taking in wooded tracks, lush fields and walking in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims.

A longer walk (approx. 5-6 miles) beginning at Westwell’s crossroads taking us up to Squids' Gate and back round.

Westwell is at the foot of the Westwell Downs with the highest point known as the Beacon. The walk follows the North Downs way, and the Pilgrims way - with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland. Ascents are gentle with lovely views.

A medium walk (approx. 4 miles) around Pluckley, the site where the Darling Buds of May was filmed.

A gentle circuit taking us along fields with good views. The final section follows part of the Greensands way through orchards.

A longer walk around Yalding (approx. 6 miles).

An interesting wander from the museum along the canal, past orchards and hop fields through Nettlestead and back along the river.

A walk on the Wye Downs

Meet at Wye Parish Church at 1pm (opposite the Co-op store) for this 4½ mile walk – park close by.
Beautiful views on a fine day and lovely wild flowers.

Dover White Cliffs walk

Park and meet at National Trust Information Centre at Langdon Cliffs, Dover at 1pm for this 5½ mile walk (can be shorter if required)

The walk goes past a lighthouse, over to St Margaret’s at Cliffe Museum and back along the Saxon Shore Way

Barham Walk
Park and meet at the 13th century church in Barham (off A2 at top of A260) at 1pm for this 4 mile walk

A walk through wooded downland with a very historic past. The walk has 9 stiles and is great for dog walking too.

Aldington Walk

Meet at the Walnut Tree pub in Aldington at 1pm for this 3½ mile walk – park close by.

A walk through pasture-fields where smugglers used to go.

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