The RMCP lead many walks on the Romney Marsh during the year. For a list of the current walks please consult the calendar at the bottom of this page.

When walking on the Romney Marsh it is easy to get a feeling of remoteness that is difficult to find elsewhere in the South East of England. The farmland of the Romney Marsh has hundreds of miles of footpath which, together with the quiet country lanes and bridleways, make it simple to organise walking routes that suit you.

Wildlife
Whilst walking on the Marsh you are sure to encounter some of the unique wildlife. It is impossible not to notice the charismatic Marsh Frogs and other wetland inhabitants such as dragonflies and reed warblers which bring the ditches alive during the summer. Keep an eye out for the shy water vole which is still common on the Romney Marsh but declining dramatically across most of the United Kingdom. The area is also popular with bird watchers and most of the farmland bird species such as corn buntings, yellowhammers and skylark can be seen.

History
As you walk on the Romney Marsh you will see signs of its long and fascinating history. You may find one of the unusual and few remaining looker huts which once provided shelter for shepherds, you may find yourself walking along one of the ancient sea walls, now far inland and evidence of the dramatically changing coastline.

Invasion Coast
There is a long history of conflict associated with the Romney Marsh largely the result of its proximity to the continent. There is early evidence of Roman, Viking and Saxon invasions and settlements dating back to the third century AD. Early in the nineteenth century the Royal Military Canal was built along with a line of Martello Towers to protect against a Napoleonic invasion. The full 28 miles of the canal is now open for walkers and provides an excellent long distance trail. In the last century World War II Pill Boxes were constructed along the coast line in response to Britain’s most recent threat of invasion.

Smuggling
Wherever you walk on the Marsh you will hear tales of smuggling. Whether they are about the notorious Hawkhust Gang, Dr Syn, secret tunnels and hideaways, the fact and the fiction is often hard to separate and has provided inspiration to both authors and artists alike.

The ‘Magic of Romney Marsh’ Walks Pack
The Romney Marsh Countryside Project have produced the award winning ‘The Magic of the Romney Marsh’ a walks pack of nine self guided trails.

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Waymarking of the 'Magic of Romney Marsh' Walks Pack
The Magic of Romney Marsh walks pack has nine self guided walks of interest to both the novice and experienced country walker. The walks range from three to nine miles in length. The Romney Marsh Countryside Project has waymarked each of these nine routes with green and yellow arrowed discs, yellow taped marker posts at stiles and bridges across large fields. The RMCP has also installed new oak posts at road junctions and provided new materials for stiles and kissing gates.

Each of the walk routes is waymarked with discs and posts.

If you have any comments or would like more information, please contact us at the Romney Marsh Countryside Project, Age Concern, Rolfe Lane, New Romney, Romney Marsh, KENT. TN28 8JR. Tel/Fax:- 01797 367934. e mail:- info@rmcp.co.uk