May Countryside Hike: Chilham to Canterbury

DATES
Sunday 11 May 2025 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM (UTC+01)
ABOUT
Founded by Alaina Crystal, a feminist strategist, coach and facilitator, girlhike is for women+ and nonbinary folx who feel the pull of the wild outdoors and want some guidance getting out there.
HIKE DESCRIPTION
Let the springtime vibes bloom! 🌸 Join us for our next girlhike on 11 May, this time heading inland to beautiful Chilham and Canterbury. We’ll be walking along the North Downs Way and exploring the gorgeous countryside on our doorstep.
Founded by Alaina Crystal, a feminist strategist, coach and facilitator, girlhike is for women+ and nonbinary folx who feel the pull of the wild outdoors and want some guidance getting out there.
HIKE DESCRIPTION
Let the springtime vibes bloom! 🌸 Join us for our next girlhike on 11 May, this time heading inland to beautiful Chilham and Canterbury. We’ll be walking along the North Downs Way and exploring the gorgeous countryside on our doorstep.
PRICING DETAILS
- Option 1: £15 General Admission (Your support helps us keep girlhike running for future adventures)
- Option 2: Pay What You Can (Enter your donation in the donations field)
TRAVEL DETAILS
- Meet us at Chilham Station at 9.15AM for a prompt start at 9.30AM
- Note: this is not a circular hike. We will end at 2.30PM at Canterbury West Station, and travel back on the train, so do plan to be out for most of the day.
HIKE DETAILS
- This girlhike will include:
- A moderate-level hike for 7.5 miles in the countryside between Chilham and Canterbury
- Qualified leadership
- Guided opening and closing circles
- Group facilitation exercises
- Silent meditation moments during the hike
- Peer to peer listening moments during the hike
- A tea stop halfway through
- We are stopping at the Chartham Hatch Village Hall for our tea stop, where they will supply hot water and toilets.
- Please bring a tea bag or instant coffee with you, as well as a nourishing snack.
- We'll head out rain or shine, so please do prepare with sturdy boots, layers, and waterproofs if necessary. If the Met Office issues a weather warning, we will notify you of any changes in plan.
- Note: While this hike aims to be as accessible as possible, it may incorporate some surfaces which are less smooth and stable. Do get in touch if you have any questions on the hike terrain.
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Location
Chilham Station to Canterbury West Station
Chilham Transit Station, Chilham, Kent CT4 8EG