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Exploring the Heart of Ashford
Date: Thursday 08 March 2012
Location: Ashford
Meeting time: 10:30am
Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km)
Grade:
Easy
Walkers meet in the foyer of the library inside the Ashford Gateway. Routes are varied, encompassing the Ashford suburbs, some beautiful parks, and the town centre area. Even though this walk starts from the centre of Ashford, the routes soon head into areas of green space and beautiful lanes that are often unseen by the casual walker.
Interest: Riverside and Coastal, Historic sites, Gardens, Town, Country Parks
Gradient: Flat / Gentle hills
Barriers (stiles, steps, gates): Steps / Gates
Surface type: Firm, some loose stones
Details of railway stations within 1 mile of starting point: Ashford International
Disabled car parking: No
Refreshments: There is a coffee shop upstairs inside the library.
Toilets: Yes
Adapted toilets: Yes
Dogs welcome: Yes
Visitor centre: No
Leader: Margaret Page, Mary Devine, Alby Sandells
0800 8494000
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Organisers details:
East Kent Health Walks
0800 8494000
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Cost: Free
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Start point: Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford
Postcode: TN23 1AS - directions
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