Join us on our seventh walk of christmas as part of our December series of walks, the 12 walks of christmas.

As the name suggests throughout December we will be leading a total of 12 walks for the countdown to christmas. These walks will take place along our coastline between Whitstable and Pegwell Bay and each walk will be in dedication of a member of the daring dozen that usually calls it home. Please note we can not guarantee we will see the bird that the walk is in honour off however we have made sure we have chosen locations where we have the best chance of seeing the chosen species.

For this walk we will be putting a spotlight on the Turnstone, which can usually be seen roosting along the groins and shoreline of Hampton beach. This walk is shorter than our usual walks being only an hour long and will consist of minimal walking, so will be great for those with mobility issues and children. The walk will begin at the van which will be parked on the promenade not far from the public toilets. The plan for the route is to scan the shoreline for waders and hopefully the formiddable Turnstone, from here we will take a short and leisurely stroll over to the recreation field towards a car park which is good for seeing woodland and garden birds in the overlooking trees. Depending on time we will take a short stroll away from the van, it all depends on what birds are gracing us with their prescence on the day.

PLEASE NOTE- There are no public toilets on this walk due to them being closed for winter. We will be meeting at the van which will be parked on the promenade.

There is free parking along Hampton Pier Avenue (not far from the meeting point). There is also parking at the Swalecliffe Avenue car park which is pay and display.

Description supplied by the event organiser.