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The Wye and Crundale Rides will enable you to explore on
horseback the downland and woodland on the North Downs
to the east of the Stour Valley. The circular
rides lie to the west of the A28 between Canterbury
and Ashford. The riding routes comprise two short and four
long loops which can be combined to provide a ride of
about 17 miles (27km) length.
A laminated leaflet is available from:
Access and Recreation Officer,
Planning Department,
Kent County Council,
Springfield,
Maidstone, Kent
Please telephone first to find out
the current price: 01622 663306, (Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm).
This paths and tracks making up this route can be seen on the following Ordnance Survey maps.
A useful book entitled Bed and Breakfast for Horses which lists places to keep a horse overnight can be purchased from the British Horse Society.
Kent County Council promotes its riding routes at http://www.kent.gov.uk/sp/countrysideaccess/promo2.html.
The Wye and Crundale Rides have been developed by Kent County Council with the support, co-operation and assistance of District and Parish Councils, the British Horse Society, landowners and farmers, Kent Trust for Nature Conservation and local riders. Route development and leaflet production has been achieved with financial assistance from the Countryside Commission.
Reference: SEK2