OPENING CEREMONY This will be held on Walmer Green in
front of the Deal Memorial
Bandstand. It will be followed
immediately by the first three walks
of the festival. Flat
10:00 15 minutes
0
Margaret Lubbock
01304 831011 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
1
Thu 22nd Walmer CT14 7DX
OVER THE DOWNS Walk from Deal Memorial Bandstand.
A hilly walk taking in the chalk
downland around Ripple. The walk
starts with fine views over the
English Channel from Hawkshill
Down, then heads inland to
Ringwould. Continue through the
rolling countryside to our lunch
stop at the Plough Inn, Ripple. Moderate pace, hills all the way but none steep
10:15 6 hours
12
Richard Blackford
01233 812510
No.
Date
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Time
Miles
Contact
2
Thu 22nd Walmer CT14 7DX
NELSON’S SEAT WALK Walk from Deal Memorial Bandstand.
This walk takes you on a gentle
ascent along quiet roads and paths
to fields and woodland. There are
fine views of The Downs from
Nelson’s Seat. Easy pace, gentle ascent
10:15 3 hours
6
Diana Backwell
01304 372090
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
3
Thu 22nd Walmer CT14 7DX
CHANNEL TALES – A STORYTELLER’S PERSPECTIVE Start from Deal Memorial Bandstand
for this walk across the cliffs to
St. Margaret’s-at-Cliffe. Join
local professional storyteller
Roisin Murray and be entertained
by tales of dastardly doings on
this stretch of coast, from pre-history to today. Suitable for
adults and accompanied children of
8 years and over. Picnic on the
way. Return by bus. Easy pace, undulating Linear
10:15 5 hours
5
Roisin Murray
07932 794251
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
4
Thu 22nd Dover CT15 5LP
DISCOVERING FORT BURGOYNE Meet at the gates to Connaught
Barracks, 100 yards up from Dover
Castle Coach Park, on the right.
This fort was built in the 1860s
to defend the land to the north of
Dover Castle. The walk will take
you on a journey through the
evolution of the site and explain
how the Land Trust is seeking to
conserve and develop it for the
community. Donations appreciated
for the guides. Easy pace, some uneven ground, with steps, but nothing strenuous Max. 40 places. Stout footwear must be worn.Bring a torch.
14:00 2 hours
1.5
Paul Sampson (Land Trust and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership) 01304 241806 07713 619121
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
5
Thu 22nd St Margaret's Bay CT15 6DY
AN EVENING PROMENADE ALONG THE CLIFFS Meet & park at The Coastguard pub
in the bay. Free parking if eating
after the walk, otherwise use fee
paying car park on the beach.
Early evening walk with views
across to France, supper
afterwards about 7.30pm, at your
own expense. Please phone
Coastguard pub to book- 01304
853051, reference WCWF. Moderate pace, steep hills and many steps to and from the beach
16:30 3 hours
6.5
Margaret Lubbock
01304 831011 01795 843927
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
6
Thu 22nd Dover CT17 9AU
FOLLOWING THE LINE OF DOVER’S LOST MEDIEVAL TOWN WALL Meet at Albany Place Car Park. The
complete circuit of Dover’s
medieval town wall has been lost
and there are now no remains of it
to be seen above ground. In this
walk, led by an expert in local
history, we will endeavour to
trace the line of the lost wall in
the absence of any standing
portions. Easy pace, easy walking Max. 30 people, £2 per person
18:00 2 hours
1
Keith Parfitt (Canterbury Archaeological Trust) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
7
Fri 23rd Deal CT14 6HY
FROM COAST TO DOWNS Meet at the entrance to Deal Pier.
An orbital walk through the
countryside and historic villages
around Deal and Walmer, following
part of the White Cliffs Country
Trail and returning via the coast,
passing Walmer and Deal Castles.
Lunch stop at The Plough Inn,
Ripple or bring your own picnic.
Great views, varied landscapes Moderate pace, mostly gentle slopes – one steep flight of steps Free parking at Tides
10:00 6 hours
11
Andrew Swarbrick
07754 797848 01233 720513
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
8
Fri 23rd Folkestone CT20 1QH
CARERS’ STROLL Meet at the Harbour Arm Car Park
for a choice of two picturesque
strolls for carers and those they
care for. Our walk will include:
the magnificently refurbished
Harbour Arm, the boardwalk along
the shingle beach, the botanical
delights of the Coastal Park and
(for the longer walk) up to the
Leas. A communal lunch stop for
all, before returning to the car
park. Shorter walk is suitable for
wheelchairs and those with
mobility issues. The longer walk is moderately paced and includes one steep uphill climb. The shorter walk is easy pace
10:45 4 hours
1 3.5
Sue Mott
07836 283566
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
9
Fri 23rd Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7JJ
THE WHITE CLIFFS PANORAMIC TRAIL DAY 1 CAPEL TO DOVER -LINEAR Park in The Valiant Sailor Car Park,
£2.00 for the day. We will visit:the
impressive Battle of Britain Memorial
site, the sound mirrors, Samphire
Hoe, WW2 fortifications and the Drop
Redoubt on the way. Cliff Top Café
lunch or bring your own. Regular
return buses. Moderate pace, cliff walk, some hills The White Cliffs Panoramic Trail - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - See Walks 9, 15 and 20. Do as many stages as you wish.
A three day coastal trek taking in the highlights of this panoramic route. Walkers who complete all three stages will be awarded a certificate signed by the Mayor of Dover.
11:00 5 hours
7
Les Preston
01303 863495 07903 456463
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
10
Fri 23rd River CT17 0UY
CORN MILLS, PAPER MILLS AND BANKERS - DOUR WALK 1 LINEAR Meet at Crabble Corn Mill for this
walk that explores the industrial
heritage of the paper and corn mills
which once lined the banks of the
upper reaches of the River Dour.
Then enjoy a beautifully scenic walk
through Kearsney upstream to Temple
Ewell. Easy pace, flat Max. 30 places. £2 per person
14:00 2 hours
1.5
Barry OBrien (Dover Tales) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
11
Fri 23rd Kearsney Abbey CT16 3DZ
KEARSNEY ABBEY AND RUSSELL GARDENS - FROM PREHISTORY TO THE PRESENT DAY Meet in front of the old billiard
room (the former café) in Kearsney
Abbey.On this easy paced walk, you
will learn about the industrial
and social history of the parks
and the work being done to restore
them to their original designs.
This year there are new
archaeological insights, gained
from recent excavations, to
discover. Easy pace, mostly flat, but one steep hill which can get muddy and slippery after wet weather
14:00 1.5 hours
1.6
Anita Sedgewick (Kearsney Parks Community Engagement Officer) 01304 831011
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
12
Fri 23rd Walmer CT14 7RN
FISH AND CHIPS WALK - LINEAR Meet at Walmer Railway Station. Park
in nearby streets. Walk to Dover via
the White Cliffs. Fish and chips in
Dover and return (at your own
expense), by train or bus. Superb
walk, setting sun, twinkling lights
of Dover Harbour Fast pace, undulating
17:00 4.25
10.3
Graham Smith
01304 367853
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
13
Sat 24th St Margarets-at-Cliffe CT15 6AQ
THE WHITE CLIFFS CHALLENGE – AN LDWA WALKING EVENT Start from St Margaret’s Village
Hall. Online entry fee: 32ml £8
(non-LDWA £10) 18ml £6, (non-LDWA
£8). On the day entry fees: £12 and
£10. Includes tea & coffee at start,
food & drink at checkpoints, meal at
finish and certificate. To be
completed in 12 or 8 hrs All finish by 20:30 Online entries, for advance booking,on Kent LDWAwebsite Kent LDWA – Kent Group E: entries.kent@ldwa.org.uk
08:30 walkers 10:30 runners
32 18
Graham Smith
01304 367853
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
14
Sat 24th Walmer CT14 7HJ
A WALMER QUICK STEP Meet on Walmer Green between
Clarence and Cambridge Roads. We
are walking with parkrun and the
parkrun flag is displayed. Meet at
the WCWF table by 08:45, where you
will be registered. This is a
fast 3 mile, 5k, WALK, and we will
aim to complete it in an hour. We
will walk at the back of the
runners, in a group with other
walkers. Parking: free on the
road or at Kingsdown Road Car Park
(opposite Granville Road). Fast pace,completely flat, hard surface No boots, wear trainers or walking shoes.
08:45 1.25 hours
3.1
Gavin Trevelyan
07903 456463
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
15
Sat 24th Dover CT16 1LA
THE WHITE CLIFFS PANORAMIC TRAIL DAY 2 DOVER TO DEAL - LINEAR Meet at the Channel Swimmers
Monument on Dover seafront. A
steady climb leads out of Dover.
View the Dover totems. Cliff walk
to St. Margaret’s Bay and the
Dover Patrol Memorial, then on to
Deal. Lunch stop at the Pine
Gardens Tea Room. Regular return
bus and train service available Moderate pace, cliff walk, some hills Parking permit available
10:00 6.5 hours
9.5
Les Preston
01303 863495
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
16
Sat 24th Hythe CT21 1NY
BEAUTIFUL HYTHE AND BEYOND FIGURE OF 8 WALK Meet in Twiss Road (beside the
canal bridge), Hythe. This
interesting and unusual walk will
include, in the morning: The
Military Canal, The War Cemetery
and woods around The Elham Valley
Way. In the afternoon we will head
in the opposite direction and,
among other treats, enjoy
discovering the varied nature of
Brockhill Country Park, with tea
stop. This is a figure of 8 walk,
which you can join for the
morning, or the afternoon, or
complete both parts. Moderate pace, some steep hills 10:00
2.5 hours Re-start at 13:30 3 hours
10:00 5.5 hours
4.8 5.5
John Grace
07814786839
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
17
Sat 24th Swingfield CT15 7HX
KNIGHTS AND FARMERS - DISCOVER ST JOHN'S COMMANDERY Meet at Folkestone Garden Centre car park for an easy walk to enter the ancient building once the centre of the estates of the Knights of St John, then occupied by farmers through the centuries. Return along woodland paths and lanes. Leisurely pace, no hills
10:00 3 hours
4.5
Rhona Hodges
01303 258022
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
18
Sat 24th River CT17 0UY
MILLS, TANNERIES AND BREWERIES – DOUR WALK 2 - LINEAR Meet at Crabble Corn Mill, the last
working corn mill in Dover. Explore
the River Dour’s industrial
heritage, as we walk towards the sea
front Easy pace, flat Max. 30 places. £2 per person
13:30 2.5 hours
2.5
Barry OBrien (Dover Tales) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
19
Sat 24th Eastry CT13 0HE
EASTRY AND ITS RURAL SURROUNDS Meet at the village car park in the
High Street for this pleasant walk
through ancient tracks and farmland
with far reaching views. Our route
takes in a solar farm as well as
Chillenden Windmill, an older source
of power supply. Moderate pace, generally flat with slight inclines
13:30 3 hours
7.3
Robert Campbell RamblersKent Area Chair 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
20
Sun 25th Deal CT14 6HY
THE WHITE CLIFFS PANORAMIC TRAIL DAY 3 (AND SEA DEFENCES) – DEAL TO SANDWICH - LINEAR Meet at the entrance to Deal Pier.
Delightful coastal and estuary
walk finishing in the medieval
town of Sandwich, where Sandwich
Festival will be in full progress.
We will explore the Sandwich tidal
flood defence scheme. Bring a
picnic lunch. Bus and train
services back to Deal. Moderate pace, flat Free parking permit at Tides
10:00 4.5 hours
9.6
Gavin Trevelyan
07903 456463
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
21
Sun 25th Walmer CT14 7LH
WALMER: WOODLANDS AND FIELDS Meet at Kingsdown Road Car Park
(opposite Granville Road). This walk
takes us along woodland paths on the
chalk downland, inland between Deal
and Dover. Our lunch stop will be at
the Plough Inn, Ripple or bring
packed lunch. Moderate pace, no steep hills
10:00 6 hours
8.9
Kerry O’Grady (East Kent Walking Group) 07780 701825
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
22
Sun 25th Kearsney Abbey CT16 3DZ
THE RUSSELL GARDENS LOOP Meet in Russell Gardens, inside
the gate nearest to Kearsney Abbey
Car Park.Discover a little of the
varied countryside that lies just
beyond the better known delights
of Russell Gardens and Kearsney
Abbey. This newly opened route is
an ideal length for a family walk
in which the youngsters can stomp
up the hill and through the woods
of Scotland Common. Easy pace, one long hill climb. Not suitable for buggies Please be aware, parking places are very limited.
11:00 1.5 hours
2.5
Lesley Stephenson
07753 245969
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
23
Sun 25th St Margarets-at-Cliffe CT15 6AU
CAKE AND LIGHTHOUSE Meet in the village car park. A
beautiful walk through the village
to the cliffs, and enjoy a
relaxing Lighthouse Cafe break.
Several features of historical
interest as we walk, returning
along picturesque coastal paths to
our starting point. Easy pace, with steep descent down flight of steps, some uneven ground
14:00 2.5 hours
2.9
Helena Trevelyan
07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
24
Sun 25th Deal CT14 6HY
BETTESHANGER COUNTRY PARK WALK Meet at the entrance to Deal Pier.
Leisurely walk through the old town
of Deal to nearby countryside. See
how the former spoil heap of
Betteshanger Colliery has been
transformed. Easy pace, mostly level with some uneven ground
14:00 2 hours
5
Diana Backwell
01304 372090
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
25
Sun 25th Walmer CT14 7LH
SMUGGLERS’ WALK Meet at Kingsdown Road Car Park
(opposite Granville Road).
Children, bring your parents along
to a thrilling smugglers’ walk!
Dress up as a smuggler, paint your
face and wear a hat! Get your loot
from the pirates and smuggle it
along a sea walk, out of sight of
the nasty customs men! They will
try to catch you! Easy pace, mainly flat, one hill Parents free, children £1 each, up to 4 children per adult. Max. 40 places
17:30 3 hours
2.8
Sue Mott
07836 283566
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
26
Mon 26th Dover CT16 1LA
DOVER BREAKFAST WALK Meet at the Channel Swimmers
Monument on Dover seafront.
Memorable views of Dover Castle
and the White Cliffs will reward
the hilly start. Pass through the
awe inspiring Drop Redoubt on the
way to Shakespeare Cliff; enjoy
impressive views of Dover Harbour,
before a well-earned breakfast, at
own expense, at a sea front café. Moderate, steady climb, including steps, at start Parking permit available. Contact Walk Leader at start of walk.
07:30 2.5 hours
4.7
Les Preston
01303 863495
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
27
Mon 26th Northbourne CT14 0LF
THE THREE PITS WALK Starts from Northbourne Village
Hall Car Park. A walk visiting the
sites of the Kent coal mines of
Tilmanstone, Snowdown and
Betteshanger, which all closed in
the 1980s. This industrial
heritage walk will also visit some
of the former pit villages and
walkers will be able to see two
monuments in memory of the Kent
miners. Lunch stop in Goodnestone,
or bring picnic lunch. Brisk and flat
09:30 8 hours
18
Graham Smith
01304 367853
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
28
Mon 26th Dover CT16 1HW
TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Meet at Broadlees Bottom Car Park.
Walk along scenic coastal
countryside to South Foreland
Lighthouse Café, for light
refreshments. Return walk along the
iconic White Cliffs, where we will
pause to learn about the fascinating
history of the Sound Mirrors. Moderate pace, some flights of steps on a steep ascent, uneven ground
10:00 3.5 hours
6
Helena Trevelyan
07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
29
Mon 26th Betteshanger CT14 0LT
SUMMER MORNING SAUNTER - HEALTH WALK Meet at Betteshanger Social Club,
off Circular Road. An enjoyable walk
exploring paths, fields and woodland
of the surrounding
countryside.Limited free parking on
site due to the Mining Festival,
please car share where possible,
passes available on the day. Moderate pace, undulating
10:30 2 hours
6
Pat Cunningham
07930 361216
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
30
Mon 26th Dover CT17 9AU
CRIMEAN CRIME MYSTERY – LINEAR Meet at Albany Place Car Park for
a walk that recalls a notorious 19th century crime, when two young women from Dover were murdered on the cliffs following the end of the Crimean War. Our journey ends at The Valiant Sailor pub, Capel-le-Ferne. Bus service to return to
Dover. Bring a picnic lunch. Easy pace, cliff walk, some hills Max. 30 places. £2 per person
11:00 5 hours
8
Barry OBrien (Dover Tales) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
31
Mon 26th Sandwich CT13 9BP
SANDWICH BAY WALK Meet in forecourt of Sandwich
Guildhall. Walk to beautiful
Sandwich Bay via Worth, the marshes
and bird-watching area, then return
to town via sand dunes and
riverside. Moderate pace, flat
13:30 3 hours
6.5
Jerry Swallow (DATROWS / WCR) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
32
Mon 26th Ripple near Deal CT14 8JL
THE ICE CREAM WALK Meet at “Solley’s Farm Ice Cream”.
Stroll around the pleasant
countryside, followed by a conducted
tour of the ice cream factory and an
ice cream afterwards. Easy pace, undulating Max. 30 places. £4.50 per person (ice cream included in price)
15:00 2.5 hours
3
Anne Hickey
01304 372814 07932 812514
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
33
Tue 27th Sandwich Bay CT13 9PF
SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY – GUIDED WALK AROUND THE RESERVE Meet in Observatory Car Park. Learn
about the wildlife, habitats and the
conservation measures involved in
protecting them. Binoculars would be
a useful asset when we visit the
Scrape Hide. Tea/coffee available at
the Observatory. Easy pace, some undulations, 2 stiles. Max. 15 places. £2.00 per person & £1 per car at Toll Gate.
No dogs, please
09:30 2.5 hours
5
Peter Dean
07814 438738
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
34
Tue 27th Goodnestone CT3 1PL
JANE’S FOOTSTEPS Meet in Goodnestone Park Gardens
Car Park. Explore the picturesque
surrounding countryside and the
Serpentine Walk, an area once
trodden by Jane Austen. We will
stop, weather permitting, for
readings and information along the
way. The walk finishes in
Goodnestone for a late lunch. For
those who wish, after the
walk,there will be an optional
visit to house and gardens, at
additional cost, for further
readings. Moderate pace over very gently undulating fields Max. 30 places
09:30 4.5 hours
7.5
Rowena Pearce
01304 614789
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
35
Tue 27th Etchinghill CT18 8NQ
NORTH DOWNS PANORAMA Meet at Etchinghill Village Hall Car
Park (50p). Great panoramic views
towards the Channel coast and across
the Elham Valley, with local history
and features described along the
way. Sandwich/baguette at the Coach
& Horses, Lyminge (optional). Moderate pace, hilly
10:00 3 hours
6.5
Peter Corkill
01303 840269
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
36
Tue 27th Dover CT16 1HW
RAMPARTS, BASTIONS AND BATTERIES OF DOVER CASTLE Meet at Broadlees Bottom Car Park, to
the east of Dover Castle.
Explore unvisited areas of Dover
Castle and learn more about its
military history. This is a very
enjoyable, informative but strenuous
walk. Moderate pace, very steep slopes and banks Max. 25 places. £3.50 per person
Not suitable for children or dogs. Stout boots/shoes essential, walking poles helpful!
10:00 5.5 hours
6
Pat Cunningham
07930 361216
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
37
Tue 27th Dover CT15 5LP
DISCOVERING FORT BURGOYNE Meet at the gates to Connaught
Barracks, 100 yards up from Dover
Castle Coach Park on the right.
This fort was built in the 1860s
to defend the land to the north of
Dover Castle. The walk will take
you on a journey through the
evolution of the site and explain
how the Land Trust is seeking to
conserve and develop it for the
community. Donations appreciated. Easy pace, some uneven ground, but nothing strenuous Max. 40 places. Stout footwear must be worn.Bring a torch.
14:00 2 hours
1.5
Paul Sampson Land Trust and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership 01304 241806 07713 619121
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
38
Tue 27th Dover CT17 9AU
FOLLOWING THE LINE OF DOVER’S LOST MEDIEVAL TOWN WALL Meet at Albany Place Car Park. The
complete circuit of Dover’s
medieval town wall has been lost
and there are now no remains of it
to be seen above ground. In this
walk, led by an expert in local
history, we will endeavour to
trace the line of the lost wall in
the absence of any standing
portions. Easy pace, easy walking Max. 30 people. £2 per person
18:00 2 hours
1
Keith Parfitt (Canterbury Archaeological Trust) 07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
39
Wed 28th Sandwich Bay CT13 9PF
SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY – GUIDED WALK AROUND THE RESERVE Meet in Observatory Car Park. Learn
about the wildlife, habitats and the
conservation measures involved in
protecting them. Binoculars would be
a useful asset when we visit the
Scrape Hide. Tea/coffee available at
the Observatory Easy pace, some undulations, 2 stiles. No dogs, please Max. 15 places. £2 per person & £1 per car at Toll Gate
09:30 2.5 hours
5
Peter Dean
07814 438738
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
40
Wed 28th Walmer CT14 7LH
KINGSDOWN WOOD HILL HEALTH WALK Meet at Kingsdown Road Car Park
(opposite Granville Road). Follow
country footpaths and village streets
to this ancient woodland. Fine views
over The Channel Easy pace, undulating
10:00 2 hours
4.5
Diana Backwell
01304 372090
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
41
Wed 28th Dover CT16 1LA
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WALK Meet at the Channel Swimmers
Monument on Dover seafront, for this
informative walk led by one of the
early Chairmen of White Cliffs
Ramblers. You will be amazed by how
much history can be encountered in
one half day walk, and all topped
off by some stunning views. Moderate pace, hilly, one flight of steps down Max. 25 people
10:00 3 hours
6.5
Les Oliver
07940 544211
No.
Date
Walk start point and description
Time
Miles
Contact
42
Wed 28th Dover CT17 9FL
SAMPHIRE HOE ADVENTURE Meet at Samphire Hoe Education
Shelter. Come and join a family walk
to West Beach and back. We will do a
scavenger hunt, the pebble challenge
and search for Hag Stones. Donations
appreciated. Easy pace, pushchair friendly on paths, then on to
shingle Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Parking: £2.00
14:00 1.5 hours
1.5
Paul Holt (White Cliffs Countryside Partnership) 01304 225649
