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The Alkham Valley Rides will enable you to explore on
horseback the downland and woodland on the North Downs
on both sides of the Alkham Valley. The linear and circular
rides lie to the north of the A20 between Folkstone
and Dover. The riding routes comprise four
loops linked by an extensive linear route
providing a long distance ride of
about 21 miles (34km) 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 Alkham Valley Rides have been developed by Kent County Council with the support, co-operation and assistance of Parish Councils, the British Horse Society, landowners (including the Ministry of Defence), 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: SEK3