In support of

A Kent community challenge supporting youth & survivors

Join Us on

Sunday 14th September

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.

Want to ask your family, friends or colleagues to sponsor you taking on the challenge? You can set up a fundraising page here

Want to donate to these life-changing charities without taking on the walk? Your generous donation can be made here

Want to take part in the walk? Buy your tickets and help raise vital funds.

The Routes

What’s not to like about a good walk in some of the best countryside Kent has to offer?

Route #1

The Great Southern Walk (15 miles)

Hilly, scenic, 4–5 hrs. Includes Medal

The first Annual GREAT SOUTHERN WALK takes place on Sunday 14th September starting and finishing in Thanington, Canterbury. The route is 15 miles (24 km) – 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

Family Walk (5 miles)

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 family 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.