About The Great Southern Walk
The Great Southern Walk is Kent’s newest annual community event — a 15-mile challenge walk and 5-mile family walk set in the breathtaking Kent Downs. Taking place on Sunday 14th September 2025, the event brings together residents, businesses, and organisations to raise funds for two life-changing charities: The Prince of Wales Youth Club and Rising Sun.
- About The Great Southern Walk
- About The Great Southern Walk
- About The Great Southern Walk
- About The Great Southern Walk
- About The Great Southern Walk
 The Charities
Prince of Wales Youth Club provides a safe and friendly environment for young people to flourish, supporting children and young people to gain new skills and combat issues they are facing. They have been delivering inclusive sessions to promote development and wellbeing for disadvantaged children in Canterbury since 1935.
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service empower and support adults and children affected by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford, and Folkestone & Hythe. They support survivors from age 5 upwards through mentoring, counselling, group programmes, emergency safeguarding, supported accommodation and weekly drop-in services.
What to expect on the day
15-Mile Challenge Walk
Starts 9:00am. Explore remote hamlets, ancient churches, and wild woodland with 1,300+ ft of elevation.5-Mile Family Walk
Starts 11.30am, this route is mostly flat and perfect for families with children.
 All participants receive medals.
 There will be food available to purchase at the finish line.
Who We Are
The Great Southern Walk brings together a passionate team of local people and leaders, working together to create a memorable and meaningful event.
Organising Committee:
Tim Brett (Founder)
Roger Hickman (Chairman)
Rachel Brett (Secretary)
Peter Woolnough (Treasurer)
Bryony Wicks, Joey Wicks (Prince of Wales Youth Club)
Abbie Schryver, Fran Ellis, Emma Gray (Rising Sun)
Alan Roberton (Route Planner)
Robert Saints (Digital, Branding & IT)
 A Platform for Local Business
We are proud to work alongside local businesses who are generously sponsoring the event.
Sponsors can gain:
Brand visibility across Kent and beyond
Public recognition through PR, signage, and media assets
Learn more at: sponsorships@thegreatsouthernwalk.co.uk
LocationÂ
The event starts and finishes in Thanington, Canterbury, with both routes set across the Kent Downs AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).