White Cliffs Ramblers Walks – December 2020 PLEASE READ THESE NOTES CAREFULLY Covid – 19 Due to COVID-19, we all need to take extra steps to stay safe. Please follow all safety advice given by the walk leader, including the latest guidelines on physical distancing. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JOIN ANY WALK IF: • You have had any of the following symptoms during the previous 7 days – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, the loss, or a change to your sense of smell or taste: OR • If you have recently (within the previous 14 days) had contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid – 19 • If for any reason, you are required to self-isolate. • You are not resident in Kent On the walk • Follow the government guidelines on social contact & physical distancing. Listen to the walk leader’s briefing so you know what to do and follow the latest guidelines. • The 2-metre rule still applies on all walks. Take care not to get closer to someone who is not a member of your household – they may not be comfortable with you encroaching into their safe space. • Be prepared to bring a picnic lunch with you for those longer walks where there is a planned mid- walk break. The ‘rule of 6’ may apply during these breaks. • Where possible, avoid touching gates and path furniture. If you do – wash your hands as soon as possible. Carrying alcohol-based hand sanitiser is recommended. • Do not share food & drink, or equipment such as walking poles • Walk responsibly. When other walkers are passing, remember to stand back and give way. Let the walk leader or backmarker know if you are having problems, feel unwell, or need to slow down or stop. After the walk • At the end of the walk do not congregate in larger groups, ‘the ‘rule of 6’ will now apply. • Walk leaders are currently required to keep a list of contact details of members of each group as a coronavirus precaution for a period of 21 days after the walk. During this period, if required by NHS Track and Trace, these contact details may be shared with them. After this, the lists kept by the walk leaders will be destroyed. • If within 7 days of the walk you have a positive Covid test or are informed by NHS Track and Trace that you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, please contact your original walk leader. Date Time Map ref. Walk Miles Grade Contact Postcode (Kms) Thursday 10:00 TR159409 Lyminge 8.5 Mod. 4 Andrew 03/12/2020 CT18 8EN Meet at Lyminge village hall. Walk via (13.7) 07754 797848 Great Shuttlesfield, Paddlesworth, or 01233 720513 Arpinge, and Tolsford Hill. Route is hilly but very scenic. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Sunday 10:00 TR149582 Canterbury 6 Mod. 2 / John R P 06/12/2020 CT1 2AA Meet at St. Radigunds car park (£1.90 per (9.7) 3 07414 863194 hour). This walk will follow approximately half of the Canterbury Middle Ring, heading through the University before returning to the city centre via the River Stour footpath. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Maximum of 12 places (including the walk leader). To book a place please TEXT John Pye on 07414 863194 Thursday 10:00 TR143440 Rhodes Minnis (Sixmile) 9.5 Mod. 3 Andrew 10/12/2020 CT4 6XY Meet in the Forestry Commission free car (15.3) 07754 797848 park at Westwood (near Sixmile Garage on or 01233 720513 Stone Street). Walk is via Upper Park Gate, Elham Park Wood, Boorman Hatch, Bossingham and Stelling Minnis. A few moderate slopes but mainly flat. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Meet in the Forestry Commission free car park at Westwood. Walk is via Upper Park Gate, Elham Park Wood, Boorman Hatch, Bossingham and Stelling Minnis. A few moderate slopes but mainly flat. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Sunday 10:00 TR137404 Farthing Common 6.5 Mod. 4 Andrew 13/12/2020 CT18 8DH Meet at Farthing Common viewpoint car (10.5) 07754 797848 park on Stone Street. Walk is via or 01233 720513 Lyminge, Etchinghill, Tolsford Hill, return via North Downs Way. Route is hilly but very scenic. Please bring refreshments if you wish. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Thursday 10:00 TR002333 Hamstreet 8.5 Mod. 3 Andrew 17/12/2020 TN26 2HU Meet at the village car park by the (13.7) 07754 797848 recreation ground. Please note. If or 01233 720513 travelling from Ashford via Hamstreet, the road under the railway bridge in Hamstreet is currently closed – allow a little extra time and take the exit from A2070 south of Hamstreet to reach the car park. Walk is via The Saxon Shore Way through Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve, Ruckinge, Royal Military Canal Path, Kenardington Church, then return along The Saxon Shore Way via Warehorne. Walk is largely flat with some moderate slopes in places. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Sunday 10:00 TR177438 Elham 7 Mod. 4 Andrew 20/12/2020 CT4 6TN Meet in The Square, Elham. Park (11.3) 07754 797848 considerately in The Square, Pound Lane or 01233 720513 or New Road by the school railings. Walk is via North Elham, Hall Downs, Breach, Bladbean and Grimsacre. Hilly with good views along the Elham Valley. Please bring refreshments if you wish. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Sunday 10:00 TR358447 St. Margaret's 6.5 Mod. 3 Lee 20/12/2020 CT15 6AA Meet at the village car park. BOOKING IS (10.5) 07932 812514 ESSENTIAL. Maximum of 12 places (including the walk leader). To book a place please EMAIL [email protected] Thursday 10:00 TR158346 Hythe 7.3 Mod. 3 Andrew 31/12/2020 CT21 5AX Meet in Portland Road car park (free at (11.7) 07754 797848 this time of year) behind the disused Duke or 01233 720513 of York pub. Walk is via Hythe watermill, Saltwood Castle, Chesterfield Wood, Pedlinge, Lympne Hill and the Royal Military Canal back to Hythe. Hilly in places. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] Sunday 10:00 TR143440 Rhodes Minnis (Sixmile) 7 Mod. 3 Andrew 03/01/2021 CT4 6XY Meet in the Forestry Commission free car (11.3) 07754 797848 park at Westwood (near Sixmile Garage on or 01233 720513 Stone Street ) Walk is via Lymbridge Green, Maxted Street, North Leigh, Stelling Minnis and return via Park Wood. Route is hilly in places. Please bring refreshments if you wish. Maximum of 12 people (including walk leader). BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book a place please TEXT Andrew on 07754797848 or EMAIL [email protected] .