Connecting with the land, with downland, with woodland, with our heritage, with pilgrimage, with our ancestors and with the homeless charity The Connection.

On this 11km hike we will be led by two North Downs Way ambassadors who will be sharing their knowledge of the various points of interest along the way. Half way through we will stop at the Coppice Oratory (a newly built artwork at the First Sighting of the Canterbury Cathedral), where the architects of the project will speak on the ideas and making of the Coppice Oratory.

Event details

What: A 11km/6.8 mile hike in support of the homeless charity The Connection at St Martins
Date: Sunday 29th September 2024
Start: 11:15am Wye Station End: 4:00pm Chilham Village (1km to Chilham Station)
Registration Fee: £20 per person (ALL proceeds go towards the charity)
Duration: Approx. 5 hours (including 7 stops and a 20 minute lunch break)
Details: The hike is perfect for beginners or well seasoned pilgrims.
Please note that there will be stiles, uneven ground and steep slopes at points.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
Please bring your own food and drink. At Chilham village there are cafes and pubs but nothing on route.
Please note spots are limited to 25 people maximum.

Additional information:
Local pubs and accommodation:
Wye : The Tickled Trout, Bridge Street
The King’s Head, Church Street (with accommodation)
The New Flying Horse Inn, Upper Bridge Street ( with accommodation)
Chilham: The White Horse, The Square
The Woolpack Hotel, The Street (with accommodation)

There are toilets in the centre of Wye village, but none on route and none in Chilham.

Please note that the train from London to Wye arrives at 11:02am, if there are any delays we will wait for those coming by train before beginning the hike.

If you wish to register for this event, please follow the details below:

About us:
The Connection have been supporting people sleeping rough to move away from the streets for over 100 years. We get to know each person we work with. Many have been pushed to the edge, and they all have their own challenges to overcome.

Everyone needs to find their own way home, but we go with them every step of the journey. It often starts with a chat, the offer of a coffee and perhaps a hot meal or shower. Simple things that aren’t easy when you are living on the streets. We work with people to recover from the streets so that they can move on to a meaningful, fulfilling and settled life, long into the future.

What difference could you make?