Kent Downs - What's on in June

What's on in June

Here's our latest updates and a glimpse of what's happening in the Kent Downs AONB over the next month.

This month, we're excited about the launch of 17 new Rail Trail walks in the Darent Valley, we're stepping back in time to explore the ancient story of Kent's chalk landscape, and we're delighted to have been awarded funding for an upcoming project.

Read on to discover new experiences, events and places to visit as you head #UpTheKentDowns!

Events in the Kent Downs

There's lots going on in the Downs during June, here's a selection of upcoming events we think you'll love.

Guided Walk at Preston Hill

from Lullingstone Country Park
with Darent Valley
Tuesday 6th June, 10am - 11:30am

Wellbeing Camping Weekend

at Badgells Wood, Meopham
with Tansy in the Wild
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June

Shoreham Walk and Talk

in the Darent Valley
with local photographer and historian
Friday 16th June, 11am - 12:30pm

Father's Day Craft and S'mores

at Shorne Woods Country Park
Satruday 17th June
Multiple time slots

See more upcoming events

17 new Rail Trail walks by app

Our Darent Valley team have created a brand-new selection of self-guided walks, all of which are easily accessible on your smart phone.

The Darent Valley Trail app is free to download, and all the walks can be followed offline, so you don't need to worry about 4g! And best of all, each walk starts and finishes at a mainline North Kent train station so you can reduce your carbon foot print and leave the car at home.

Find out more about the app and Rail Trails, including our five recommended walks for summer, in our latest blog post.

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Head #UpTheKentDowns for new experiences

Discover unique experiences with local experts, offering an authentic and immersive insight into the nature and heritage of the Kent Downs.

Off-grid Woodland Camping

Meopham

Embark on a back-to-basics camping experience for the whole family this summer at Badgells Wood campsite.

Disconnect from the everyday, reconnect with nature and even learn new skills at bushcraft school.

Find out more

Looking for inspiration for your next adventure in the Downs? Look no further! Here's our top spot to visit this June...

Ranscombe Farm Reserve

Ranscombe Farm Reserve is situated on the stunning Kent Downs and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is managed by Plantlife, the UK’s leading wildflower conservation charity. This 560-acre reserve has 10km of footpaths to explore across ancient farmland, pockets of chalk grassland and coppice woods with stunning views across the Medway Gap and Luddesdown valley.

The site is famous for its extremely unusual collection of rare wild plants, especially arable wildflowers and orchids. There are several varieties of wild poppies that form rich red carpets along the edges of the farm’s wheat fields in June. The woodlands are now being managed for conservation and have good populations of dormice, birds, large mammals, butterflies and insects. There are free guided walks available throughout the year and opportunities to volunteer on the site.

Find out more

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