North Downs Way

It’s time to explore the The Great ARTDOORS!

Did you know 9 works of public art are dotted along the North Downs Way, including some brand new ones? Stretching from Surrey to Dover, the  sustainably made sculptures allow walkers and riders to pause and soak up the scenery and local history.

All sculptures are in place as of March 2023, so now is the time to get out into the Great ARTdoors and discover them for yourself.

Learn about the sculptures here

The 153 mile national trail through the Kent Downs and Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has undergone enhancement works in the past year to make it more accessible for riders of all abilities.

The historic linear trail is now rideable, in sections, and people are being encouraged to head out this autumn and winter to discover this beautiful part of the South East for themselves.

The Riders’ Route can be broken up into three easy to manage sections thanks to a collection of new itineraries, making it perfect for families looking for a fun day out and for keen cyclists or horse riders looking for a scenic challenge.

The improvement works have been carried out by Kent Downs AONB and Cycling UK to improve the quality and accessibility of key rural parts of the trail. Routes that were previously inaccessible while cycling have been improved to allow enthusiasts to ride the entire way, and new maps have been created to improve navigation along the trail.

The North Downs Way Riders’ Route is also available to horse riders, and further consultation work is underway to enhance the route for our four-legged friends in the future. We advise horse riders to assess the routes based on their own requirements and knowledge.

Find out more.

Our ambassadors are absolutely amazing, they love promoting the trail, enjoy spending as much time as possible outdoors and often have a range of top tips, interesting facts and local knowledge up their sleeves.

Now we’ve recruited and trained another group of enthusiastic and passionate people eager to share their knowledge with you and encourage more people to get active outdoors and respect, protect and enjoy our glorious countryside.

We’ll be sharing more about all our ambassadors over the coming weeks and months so watch this space for the latest news.