Appledore Circular Walk is a 5 mile loop trail located near Ashford, Kent, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.
A Walk in East Kent - Allow 3 hours. This walk starts from the charming village of Appledore and follows part of the Saxon Shore Way through gently rolling hills, taking in majestic views of the wild and unique landscape of the Romney Marsh. The route returns along part of the 28 mile long Royal Military Canal. Built in 1809 as a defensive barrier against Napoleon, it's now used to manage water levels and for flood protection across much of the area.
Explore Kent http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/walking/appledore_walk.aspx Kent County Council http://www.kent.gov.uk
Distance: 5 miles (8km) Allow 3 hours Start/Finish: Appledore Church Stiles: 5 Gates: 7 Terrain: Fields. Grassy paths alongside canal. Some gentle slopes Toilets: At recreation ground in village Refreshments: Village shops and pubs How to get there: By Car: From A28 take B2080 from just outside Tenterden Postcode: TN26 2DB Parking: There is limited on-road parking in the main street of Appledore. Off-road parking is also available at the village hall halfway up the main street. Bus: 293 (Tunbridge Wells-Rye) 1 journey, Thurs. 11B (New Romney-Willesborough) 1 journey, Mon-Fri. 11B (Lydd-Ashford) 1 journey, Sat. Traveline: 0871 200 22 33. Please note the route shown may not accurately follow public rights of way and waymarking on the ground should be followed at all times. Walk provided by Explore Kent Explore Kent is a Kent County Council Initiative
January 9, 2021Easy walk with little or no elevation. Very muddy areas at the moment so definitely recommend wellies! Very pleasant views and easy to follow trail. Definitely doing this walk again in the spring.
November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Muddy in parts. But a good walk.
November 21, 2020
August 22, 2020Really nice walk, easy to follow
July 28, 2020Not too bad of a walk
July 1, 2020A really enjoyable walk Well signed. As you walk through the vineyard there interesting information on boards to read about the grapes etc. Various wildlife to see. Will do again
June 13, 2020We got a bit lost in the vineyard and ended up doing an extra mile, but it’s beautiful and totally worth it (even if we did get told off!). Loved the varied landscapes
May 26, 2020Nice walk but just a pointer for dog walkers the first large part of the walk the dogs have to be kept on the lead
March 22, 2020Fabulous walk - one of my favourite in the area. Dry under foot all year.
July 28, 2019Bit repetitive on the way back along the canal. The start, walking through the vineyards was lovely! farmer field with broad beans is totally overgrown and tricky to find the path at the moment (July) but just go with the slightly trampled crops and you'll find your way
June 27, 2019August 6, 2016
First to Reviewnice walk shame about all the nettles as you come off the river
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