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A walk along the North Downs Way through King’s Wood towards Chilham offers the first glimpse of the cathedral spires through the trees. @NorthDownsWay We suggest staying at Pear Tree Barn in nearby Chartham Hatch – a self-catering cottage sleeping four in two bedrooms. Short stays from £290 (01227 464958; www.mulberrycottages.com). Find more great place to stay around Canterbury at: www.visitkent.co.uk Go to Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, just northeast of Canterbury – 6km of footpaths and the largest reedbed in the southeast of England. Stuart Fox There are so many great walks in the area, but probably my top recommendation would be the Crab & Winkle Way from Canterbury to Whitstable. An 8-9 mile walk, mainly along the route of the county’s first (but long since disused) railway: historic city to beautiful seaside in one wonderful stroll. Robert Stearn Head for King’s Wood if it’s bluebelll season. Absolutely beautiful. Sam Harris