May 2012
An electronic Strider? See what you think.
Want to join an Oxfam Trailwalker team? Read this to find out more.
The LDWA Games 100: Some YouTube slideshows of early sections are here, here and here.
Marshals' 100 - read Merrian's on-the-spot tweetery and check Results.
A trip to Holland - for free - on 7 July. Check the details here.
Note change of plan for our Summer French Challenge on 21 July. Check new details here.
Want to join an Oxfam Trailwalker team? Read this to find out more.
The LDWA Games 100: Some YouTube slideshows of early sections are here, here and here.
Marshals' 100 - read Merrian's on-the-spot tweetery and check Results.
A trip to Holland - for free - on 7 July. Check the details here.
Note change of plan for our Summer French Challenge on 21 July. Check new details here.
Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an Association of people with a common interest in walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. By joining the LDWA, you will meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK.
The LDWA publishes an extensive calendar of challenge events and group walks. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. Group walks are normally led walks of between 15 and 25 miles. Check here for more information.
There are currently 44 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.
Membership of the LDWA is open to all, with individual members paying just £13.00 a year, so why not join online now. Members receive the LDWA journal Strider, and are also entitled to join a local group of their choice.
Sport England recognises the LDWA, along with the Ramblers, as the governing body for 'Rambling' in England.
High Weald Challenge 2012
26, 20 or 15 miles on 8 July
Get your Entry Form here.
26, 20 or 15 miles on 8 July
Get your Entry Form here.
White Cliffs Challenge 2012
52 or 18 miles on 22/23 September
Get your Entry Form here.
52 or 18 miles on 22/23 September
Get your Entry Form here.
Kent Group
One of the earlier groups in the Association, Kent Group of the LDWA was established in 1975. It is an active group with over 100 current members.
We are always pleased to welcome newcomers on our group social walks. We try to organise lunch stops near pubs but it's probably best to bring food with you just in case. Check our Diary for start times and locations.
Once you have joined the LDWA we would encourage you to become a member of the Kent Group. Contact our Membership Secretary Nick Dockree for details.
The group organises a number of challenge events each year including the Sevenoaks Circular, the High Weald Walk, and the White Cliffs Challenge. Our Four Pits Anytime Challenge is a recent innovation. The KSS Southern Triple Challenge Event for 2012 is our own White Cliffs 50 Challenge.
Pub meetings are at 8.30pm at the Rose and Crown, Wrotham, on the first Monday of each month. If this is a Bank Holiday then we meet on the following Monday. All are welcome. Map
Contact details
If you require any further information about the Kent Group please contact Graham Smith at ldwakent @ gmail.com
Please contact Mike Pursey at m.pursey @ sky.com with suggestions for walks and/or offers to lead.
Suggestions for improvements to the website are always welcome. Please contact Michael Headley at michael @ ldwakent.org.uk
Committee
Chairman: Brian Buttifant, Secretary: Graham Smith, Treasurer: Neil Higham, Membership Secretary: Nick Dockree
Phil Butler, Joy Davies, Michael Headley, Stephanie Le Men, Mike Pursey, Michael Ratcliff
Please contact Mike Pursey at m.pursey @ sky.com with suggestions for walks and/or offers to lead.
Suggestions for improvements to the website are always welcome. Please contact Michael Headley at michael @ ldwakent.org.uk
Committee
Chairman: Brian Buttifant, Secretary: Graham Smith, Treasurer: Neil Higham, Membership Secretary: Nick Dockree
Phil Butler, Joy Davies, Michael Headley, Stephanie Le Men, Mike Pursey, Michael Ratcliff
LDWA Kent is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Website designed and prepared for LDWA Kent by Michael Headley. Updated May 2012.