Tuesday 23rd July

Preview

The route sets off across country through the Kent Downs National Landscape before arriving at Leeds Castle just before the end of the day’s run, Maidstone.

Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain.

Not only that, but it has what is considered the only museum of dog collars in the world!

Mid Run Detour
Time Permitting: Kent Owl Academy is a highly rated experience

Landmarks:

8am Canterbury Cathedral

10.30am Drinks stop mile 10

12.30 – 1pm light lunch at Lenham (mile 18)

2pm – 3pm Leeds Castle (mile 22)
Dog collar museum

3pm, detour to Kent Owl Academy by van.

5.30pm leave Leeds castle

7pm Maidstone (mile 27)

 

Dress Code: Dog Collar

Fuel: Venison/ Puff Pastry tartlets