High Weald Walking Festival 7-15th September

Dear High Weald parish clerk,

Please see below some information about the forthcoming FREE High Weald Walking Festival, which is taking place from 7-15 September across the entire High Weald National Landscape. We’d be very grateful if you could share this with your residents through your various networks so we can get the word out to as many people as possible.

Many thanks in advance,

Emma White

Communications Officer

High Weald National Landscape Team

HIGH WEALD WALKING FESTIVAL PROGRAMME NOW LIVE!

Join us from 7-15 September for a celebration of one of England’s finest landscapes

The packed programme for the High Weald Walking Festival 2024 is now live, with more than 40 FREE guided walks across Kent and Sussex showcasing the best of this beautiful and historic landscape.

This year the Festival will run from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 September. It’s a great opportunity to walk with friends (or meet new ones!), discover places to explore or simply build your confidence at walking in the countryside. For most of the walks you can just turn up on the day and join the fun, but some will require booking in advance to secure your spot.

VIEW GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME >>

Explore a breathtaking National Landscape

Step back in time and journey through ancient woodlands, winding lanes, country parks and great estates, as we celebrate the outstanding natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape. From nature spotting to local history, with routes from 1 – 13 miles, there’s something for all ages and abilities.

This year we’re delighted to be working with some wonderful partners including:

Gravetye Estate (William Robinson Gravetye Charity)
Ashdown Forest Conservators
RSPB – Broadwater Warren
Forestry Commission – Bedgebury Pinetum
Worth Abbey Estate
Kent High Weald Partnership
Hop Pickers’ Line Heritage Group
Wealden District Council
Battle Health Walks
Buchan Country Park
Tenterden Footpaths Group and Kent & East Sussex Railway
Tenterden & District Local History Society

…Plus several local Ramblers groups, who co-host the Festival with the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

What if I can’t make any of the dates?
Don’t worry! We also offer a range of self-guided, downloadable walks which are free to download from the Festival website during the month of September. Whether you prefer to walk solo or have other commitments during the Festival week, we’ve got you covered.

See you next month!

About the High Weald Walking Festival

High Weald Walking Festival offers FREE guided and self-guided walks for all, every September. Whether you’re a newbie, looking to graduate from health walks or a seasoned hiker, there’s a walk for you!

Now in its 7^th year, the event is a collaboration between several local branches of the Ramblers and the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

The Festival aims to help walkers of all abilities explore and learn about the historic and beautiful High Weald landscape. Participants are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides from a range of organisations with a passion for the countryside.

Learn more at www.highwealdwalks.org.

Emma White

Communications Officer

High Weald National Landscape Partnership
Conserving and enhancing an area of outstanding natural beauty