Wye Not Wander
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About the race
Wye Not Wander is an event based at the Village Hall in Wye, Ashford, Kent, taking participants into the countryside where the Stour Valley cuts through the North Downs. The route area includes views of the Wye Crown, a chalk carving created for the coronation of Edward VII.
Route options are offered in multiple distances:
- 27 miles
- 20 miles
- 15 miles
Route descriptions and .gpx files will be available from the Kent Group. Checkpoints provide hot and cold drinks and food, and a meal is served at the finish. A finisher's certificate is provided. All entrants are required to carry their own mug or other drinking receptacle; mugs will not be provided at checkpoints.
Participants are advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing and to carry a map, mapcase and compass. Recommended maps to cover the area are OS Explorer 137, 138 and 150 (1:25,000) or OS Landranger 179 (1:50,000). Parking is limited and the railway station is approximately 300 yards from the start. Entries open and close on specified dates and entry fees vary by distance and membership status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
