Wellbeing Walk: Darland Banks
Darland Banks, Gillingham · 28 October 2026
Image: Darland BanksA guided Ramblers Wellbeing Walk along Darland Banks in Gillingham, led by the Medway group, on Wednesday 28 October 2026 starting at 9.45 am and lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes. The walk follows easy ground at a steady pace and suits everyone, and booking is recommended. Joining the group once gives access to all future walks.
Highlights
- Easy ground at a steady pace, suitable for everyone
- Led by the Ramblers Medway group
- Booking recommended before the walk
Getting there
Darland Banks, ME7 3ER
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Nearby
Image: Kent Wildlife TrustDarland Banks
Darland Banks is a 45 hectare Kent Wildlife Trust reserve of restored chalk grassland with panoramic views across the Medway towns. Walk the slopes to spot rare butterflies, moths and one of the country's largest populations of man orchids, alongside wartime relics. Allow an hour or two and wear sturdy shoes.
Photo: Marathon, CC BY-SA 2.0Capstone Farm Country Park
Capstone Farm Country Park covers over 114 hectares of woodland, old orchards, meadows and a lake on the edge of Chatham and Gillingham. Families can try the two play areas and trim trail, follow waymarked walks or cycle routes, and stop at the lakeside cafe. Allow a few hours, or longer if you are bringing bikes.
Image: Capstone Country ParkWalkInThePark: Capstone Country Park
A short guided walk in Capstone Country Park in Chatham, run by the Medway Ramblers Wellbeing Walks group on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 10:00 am, lasting around 30 minutes. The walk follows easy ground at a steady pace and suits people of all abilities. Booking is recommended, and joining the group is needed to access future walks.