Get out and explore Kent's beautiful coast and countryside with the help of Shepherd Neame's pub walk guides. There are 16 walks to try, all between four and six miles in length, which take in a wide variety of terrains and environments, along with some of Kent’s most beautiful scenery.
They all start and finish at one of our pubs because, of course, the best thing about any ramble is rewarding yourself at the end with a drink or bite to eat!
Find out more about our walks and download maps below. Printed versions are also available in the venues featured.
Explore areas of the stunning Kent Downs, High Weald and the South Downs National park with these moderate and challenging walks.
Starting and finishing at the stylish Red Lion country pub on the edge of Ashdown Forest, famed for its fabulous food, this moderate walk will take you over a variety of sandy tracks, woodlands, and mud and stony tracks, so walking boots are recommended.
Length (approx): 5.5 miles
Time (approx): 2 hours 15 minutes
Make sure to gear up properly for these easy and moderate strolls off the beaten track within the M25, near Leeds Castle, and along the banks of the River Medway.
This relatively easy walk starts and finishes at the friendly The Horse & Groom pub in Wilmington. It will take you over a variety of paths; mud, grass, stony tracks, woodland paths, and country lanes. Walking boots are advised.
Length (approx): 4 miles
Time (approx): 2 hours
If you do like to be beside the seaside, these coastal strolls are the ones for you. Take in the sea air with stunning views and a well-earned drink at the end!
Starting at The Bell Hotel overlooking the River Stour, and finishing at The Market Inn, this easy walk will take you along roadways, grassy tracks and sandy coastal trails. Walking boots are recommended.
Length (approx): 4.75 miles
Time (approx): 2 hours
Whether you're a Faversham native or you're coming to visit us at the brewery, these walks through the town and around the outskirts of the home of Shepherd Neame are a great way to enjoy the beauty and storied history of this Kentish market town.
This easy walk starts and finishes at the Brewery Shop in Court Street and takes you on a route, along roadways and pavements, around the nine Shepherd Neame pubs in this historic market town.
Length (approx): 2.5 miles
Time (approx): 1 hour (plus stopping/drinking time!)
This easy walk starts and finishes at the Swan & Dog, a 16th century building in the ancient village of Great Chart near Ashford. This scenic walking route will take you over a variety of gravel tracks and roadways, stony tracks and agricultural fields.
Length (approx): 4.75 miles
Time (approx): 1 hour 45 minutes
