insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 110

DAYSOUT
ENJOY AUTUMN cont.
Glamping at Kits Coty

The Great Stour Way

www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk
Camping and autumn
aren’t normally two
things that go well
together – not when
there is a risk of damp
weather and mud. Lots
of mud. But at Kits Coty
you can try something
a little different:
glamping. Glamping
(glamorous camping) is
camping for those who
don’t do camping. There are no traditional tents involved and certainly no
communal showers, and unless you want to, there is no requirement to
cook any of your food over an open flame (although toasting marshmallows
is always good fun). What there is is the chance to stay in a gorgeous
shepherd’s hut, or in a bell tent, with comfy mattresses, luxurious shower
facilities and even barbecues. And if it is a little chilly, there are log burners
included within each tent too.

The Great Stour Way is a three-mile traffic-free route that runs between
Canterbury and Chartham. It follows National Cycle Route 18 and offers
the most stunning and relaxing journey along the banks of East Kent’s River
Stour. Your route will take you through heritage sites including Milton church
and Chartham paper mill. Not only that, but you will be travelling through
some of Kent’s finest marshland and meadows – look out for the kingfishers
that dart about as well as many other species of Kentish wildlife. One of
the great things about the Great Stour Way is that it is a fully surfaced track,
shared between cyclists and walkers (and joggers or runners) with
seats installed at regular points so that you can sit and take in the views
as you go.

Rochester Treasure Trail
www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Rochester is lovely at all
times of the year, but is
it especially beautiful in
the autumn. And what
better way to enjoy the
city than by following an
exciting ‘treasure trail’
which shows you all the
sights? In Rochester,
the treasure trail is a
murder mystery that is
suitable for all the family,
and it gives you the
chance to learn more
about where you live, or, if you are a visitor, the chance to explore somewhere
new. As you follow the trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on
existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the
suspects to discover whodunit?
These trails are downloadable online, and once you have your trail
booklet, you can set off on your adventure. The Rochester trail is around
1.5 miles long, and will take approximately two hours to complete. If you
get stuck on any of the clues, there is even a text service with handy hints
to ensure you solve the mystery in the end!

Fishy’s Land Yachts
www.fishyslandyachts.co.uk
Land yachts are wheeled
vehicles that are powered using
a sail – the beach is the ideal
expanse of space on which to
enjoy these fabulously exciting
machines! At Fishy’s Land
Yachts you can book a two-hour
lesson and ride with
experienced, qualified land
yachting instructor Andy. It’s a
wild experience and it’s certainly
something you will never forget!

Stodmarsh Nature Reserve

Bewl Water
www.bewlwater.co.uk
Bewl Water is an
800-acre site in the
heart of the High
Weald. It’s open all
year round, and in
the autumn time it
is a beautiful place
to visit. There is
always plenty to
do at Bewl Water
for all ages and
abilities including
fishing, boating and cycling around the reservoir itself. As well as these
great activities, there is a conference venue, restaurant and café, so you
can spend the entire day here quite happily.

Stodmarsh Nature Reserve is open all year round and is a beautiful place
to visit. It has the largest rare reed beds in the whole of the South East, and
you can find many varieties of wildlife here. With bird hides, observation
points and huge open spaces for strolling