In support of
A Kent community challenge supporting youth & survivors
The Great
Southern Walk
The Great Southern Walk is an annual community event where every step supports young people at the Prince of Wales Youth Club and survivors of domestic abuse through Rising Sun.
Make a Difference in Kent
The Great Southern Walk is your chance to take positive steps for a better future for local families, survivors, and young people.
This year’s Great Southern Walk was a fantastic success! Thank you for your incredible support in helping us raise vital funds. We look forward to sharing the event with registered walkers, and we’d love to have you join us next year – stay tuned for 2026 dates.
The Routes
What’s not to like about a good walk in some of the best countryside Kent has to offer?
Route #1
The 15 mile Challenge Walk
Starts 9AM, Hilly, scenic, 4–5 hrs. Includes Medal
The challenging 15 miles route (24 km) starts and finishes on the outskirts of Canterbury – taking you high on the Kent Downs with long views of open rolling hills and valleys, into the depths of ancient woodlands, passing hidden gem hamlets and beside the waters of the River Stour. Most of the route lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Route #2
The 5 mile relaxed walk
11:30AM, Meadows, flat path. Includes medal.
We also have a second shorter walk of 5 miles (8km) which is less of a challenge, more of a quiet relaxed walk taking you along the River Stour and its water meadows, past ancient ruins, with fine views of Canterbury city, through to the children’s playground at Toddlers Cove, before following the river path back to the finish.
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