Boughton Aulph: Walking Trails, Woodland and Historic Sites

Boughton Aulph combines a wooded landscape with traces of a long history. Anyone looking for a mix of activity, historic sites and special discoveries for their holiday will find a range of ideas here for planning their days. A holiday apartment or holiday house in Boughton Aulph can provide a base from which to explore the landscape and the area's cultural and historical themes at your own pace.

Woodland and walking trails in the surrounding area

King's Wood lies on the northern edge of the parish. The 588-hectare mixed woodland consists of coniferous and deciduous trees and forms part of the Kent Downs AONB. Public footpaths are available there for walks and hikes; there is also a signposted 6 km circular route. This allows you to combine different kinds of outings: you can plan a day in the woods or include a clearly defined circular route in your trip.

Another option is section 10 of the North Downs Way from Wye to Chilham. The walk leads to All Saints Church in Boughton Aluph. Perry Court Farm is also located along this route, where visitors can sample apple juice. The trail therefore combines an experience of the landscape with a culinary stop, without requiring you to limit your trip to a single holiday theme.

Church, Pilgrims' Way and historic traces

All Saints is a medieval church on the Pilgrims' Way, also known as the North Downs Way. The church served as a resting place for pilgrims travelling to Canterbury. All Saints Church offers wide-reaching views, making the site interesting not only for its history but also as a notable viewpoint. Concerts by Stour Music are also held at All Saints Church; the venue is listed as Church Lane, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent TN25 4EU.

The history of transport is also part of the local character: Boughton Aluph lies on the Roman road from the Weald of Kent to Canterbury. Roman remains were found at Kempes Corner on the A28 Canterbury Road. The Boughton Aluph and Eastwell War Memorial adds to the historic sites to visit. The listed granite war memorial has Grade II status and takes the form of a Latin cross.

Other notable evidence of the past includes the ruins of the Church of St Mary. They preserve a 15th-century tower and a south-west chapel from the 19th century. The chamber above the gate of Tower Lodge also contains a mosaic depicting the victories of Alexander the Great. These varied traces make the area particularly interesting for travellers who enjoy combining a day of walking with closer observation and historical discoveries.

The right accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for accommodation in Boughton Aulph, it is worth first deciding on your preferred pace of travel. Those who enjoy long routes through woodland and countryside can include King's Wood and the North Downs Way in their plans. Those who want to combine shorter visits with cultural and historical themes can focus on All Saints, the ruins of the Church of St Mary, the War Memorial and the other historical traces.

Discover more destinations

For further travel planning, you can also explore Tunbridge Wells, Birchington, Plaxtol, Alkham, Shoreham, Aylesford, Eynsford and Camber.

For the overarching travel overview: Kent.