There is no better reason to step outside and explore some of Kent’s beautiful countryside than Get Walking Week, which starts on Saturday, May 4.

The Ramblers are inviting people to join them on guided short walks – all five miles or less. Hundreds of Ramblers groups across Britain are joining in the fun, including some of Kent’s groups.

Benedict Southworth, Ramblers chief executive, said: “Walking has endless benefits, especially brisk walking: it’s good for your health, it lifts your mood, it is a fun, social activity that almost anyone can do without any specialist gear or equipment, it’s easy to fit into busy lifestyles, and you can start slowly and build up gradually – just to name a few.”

Some of the Get Walking Week rambles

Monday, May 6: Gordon Promenade Walk: 9.30am, meet outside the Promenade Cafe, Gravesend

Tuesday, May 7: Spekes Bottom Walk: 9.30am, meet at junction of Star Lane/Darland Avenue, Gillingham; Catkin Woods Walk: 9.45am, meet at Tunbury Hall car park in Catkin Close, Walderslade; Riverside Country Park: 10.15am, meet in the main car park; Cuxton Woodland Walk: 10.30am, meet at Cuxton Library; Darenth Country Park Walk: 10.30am, meet Darenth Country Park

Thursday, May 9: Pump Lane Greenspaces Walk: 9.15am, meet on corner outside surgery in Pump Lane; Rainham; Three Villages Walk: 9.15am, meet outside the village hall in Mallards Way, Lower Stoke

Friday, May 10: Matfield and Paddock Wood Walk: 10.30am, meet at Matfield Village Green

The festival runs until Saturday, May 11.

For information visit www.ramblers.org.uk/getwalkingweek