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Exploring Folkestone's Creteway Downs
Date: Thursday 08 March 2012
Location: Folkestone
Meeting time: 1:00pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Grade:
Moderate
This is a beautiful scenic walk that explores the Creteway Downs of Folkestone. There are some rather steep inclines along this route but they are worth the effort due to the fantastic views that are seen at the top. There are several varieties of wild flowers that grow along the Creteway Downs and those, along with the views make this a beautiful guided walk.
Interest: Town, Open Countryside, Riverside and Coastal, Nature Reserve
Gradient: No more than 2 steep hills
Barriers (stiles, steps, gates): Stiles / Steps / Gates
Surface type: Any surface
Details of railway stations within 1 mile of starting point: Folkestone Central
Car parking: Available at the church
Disabled car parking: No
Toilets: Yes
Adapted toilets: No
Dogs welcome: No
Visitor centre: No
Leader: Jon Clarke & Tom Sanders
0800 8494000
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Organisers details:
East Kent Health Walks
0800 8494000
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Payment instructions:
Cost: Free
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Start point: Meet inside the Folkestone Baptist Church, Hill Road. Folkestone
Postcode: CT19 6LY - directions
Grid reference of start: TR 23486 37393
Disclaimer: Kent County Council cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading information displayed on this website. It is the responsibility of each leader or organisation uploading the information to update the details. Kent County Council does not accept any liability and it is your obligation to verify if leaders have carried out the necessary risk assessments, have public liability insurance and have a current CRB check. Young people (16 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
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