Kent

Coastlines, Chalk Downs, Countryside, and Historic Routes

From the White Cliffs of Dover and the Kent coast to the rolling landscapes of the North Downs and the countryside of the Weald, Kent contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, history, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the North Downs Way, Pilgrims' Way, Saxon Shore Way, and sections of the England Coast Path reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Kent Downs National Landscape, High Weald National Landscape, White Cliffs Country, and the Romney Marsh coastline showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through coastal landscapes, chalk hills, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Kent for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.