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Although Kent is known as the Garden of England, which suggests a somewhat pastoral place with limited appeal for serious hikers, it is actually home to a number of excellent hiking trails and stunning vistas to enjoy. If you are looking for some new challenges in new locations, then read on to find out a little about many hiking delights that Kent has to offer. The Kent Downs About 25 per cent of Kent is covered by the Kent Downs, with a diverse landscape running from Dover right to the margins of London and Surrey. It has been a designated area of natural beauty for over four decades and hiking through it is a treat for all of the senses. It contains the types of habitat for which Britain is famous, including established woodlands, open planes and, perhaps the most quintessential of English countryside features, extensive hedgerows teeming with flourishing wildlife. It is possible to hike for 153 miles through the Kent Downs, beginning in Farnham and ending at the White Cliffs of Dover. If you are not looking for a full hiking route, then there are hundreds of smaller paths that lead in loops around the main track. Historic villages, points of interest and thriving market towns litter the Kentish landscape and particularly keen historians will know that part of the Pilgrims Way, which was used by worshippers hundreds of years ago, is integrated into this route. If you fancy giving your legs a rest there are also interconnecting bridle paths and cycle routes to enjoy, depending on your personal tastes. The Saxon Shore Way The cross-country route through the Kent Downs is beautiful, but some desire to be beside the sea for fresh winds and arresting backdrops. The Saxon Shore Way is a 163 mile jaunt between Gravesend and Hastings in East Sussex. It tracks along the coast, following the ancient path taken by settlers and natives during the Roman occupation of Britain and, as such, weaves its way through various historical landmarks and areas. This includes a total of four forts constructed by the Roman invaders. The Saxon Shore Way was opened 30 years ago, but it has been well maintained and intermittently rejuvenated, with extensions and alterations to the route. The Romans had been having problems with Saxon invaders and thus built strong defences along the Kentish coastline in order to repel any assault from the sea. The route offers excellent views and encompasses a number of key areas packed with wildlife. Brockhill Country Park If you have a family and are looking for rather less strenuous venues in Kent in which to go walking, then this is one of the many preserved areas which will allow you to get out in the open without having to commit to a long hike. Brockhill Country park offers a variety of routes lasting less than an hour. It also boasts a lake complete with islands and is a perfect hub from which to access other local hiking routes. Simply Hike:
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