Situated between the Thames Estuary and the Straits of Dover, the borderland county of Kent is home to tidal saltmarshes, high chalk downs, riverside meadows and ancient woodlands, as well as the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral and the iconic white cliffs of Dover. With many impressive castles, gardens, cultivated estates, vineyards, orchards and hop farms, the county has long been known as ‘The Garden of England’. The 40 walks in this guide cater for all abilities and make good use of Kent’s many footpaths and long-distance trails to explore this wonderful corner of England.