Wye Not Wander

SEP
27
2026
Country walking event from Wye across the North Downs and Stour Valley on 27, 20 or 15 mile courses with checkpoints, refreshments and route GPX files available.
Sun 27 Sep 2026
27 miles 20 miles 15 miles

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Wye Not Wander

Wye Not Wander is a countryside walking event based at the Village Hall in Wye, Kent. The route explores the North Downs and the Stour Valley and includes views of the Wye Crown, a chalk figure carved for the coronation of Edward VII.

Courses are offered at the following distances:

  • 27 miles
  • 20 miles
  • 15 miles

Entries open Monday 9th March 2026 and close Friday 18th September 2026; entries are managed through SiEntries. Entry fees are listed per distance and member status: 27 miles from £15 (members) or £22 (non-members); 20 miles from £13 (members) or £18 (non-members); 15 miles from £11 (members) or £18 (non-members). No on-the-day entries are available.

Checkpoints provide hot and cold drinks and food, and a meal is provided at the finish. A finisher’s certificate is issued. Entrants must carry their own mug or receptacle; mugs may be available for purchase at the start. Route descriptions must be carried and will be available from the Kent Group website together with GPX files. Participants are advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing and to carry a map, mapcase and compass. The recommended maps are OS Explorer 137, 138 and 150 (1:25,000) or OS Landranger 179 (1:50,000). Parking is limited; the station is about 300 yards from the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

27 mi
27 Miles
20 mi
20 Miles
15 mi
15 Miles

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