Town and Country:

Begin the day with a tour around one of the Marsh’s historic towns by following either the New Romney or Lydd Town Trail (the ambitious can attempt both). Enjoy lunch at one of the many eating places in the towns, before catching a bus to the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, which is on the outskirts of New Romney on the A259 on the way to Folkestone (nearest stop Marley Farm).

After taking in the fascinating history of the Romney Marsh in the Visitor Centre, take a walk around the Country Park looking out for some of the wildlife that lives there – Romney Warren SSSI is important for its fixed dune grassland and seasonal ponds and is home to the Great Crested Newt, the famous laughing frogs and the sinister blood-sucking Leeches!

Return to New Romney or Lydd.

A Rural Ride:

Starting in New Romney, get yourself a copy of ‘Romney Marsh Meanders’, pluck out Ride Number 2, ‘A Sloe and Short Pedal’, and follow this as far as St Mary in the Marsh. At St Mary in the Marsh, pick up the route on Ride Number 1, ‘On the Trail of Doctor Syn’ and follow it to Dymchurch.

If that’s enough cycling for you or the youngsters then stay and enjoy the delights of Dymchurch, which is also known as Children’s Paradise, which include sandy beaches, shops and a fun fair.

If you would like to cycle further continue on Doctor Syn’s trails as far as Donkey Street and visit Lathe Barn Tea Rooms for a cream tea or something more substantial. Lathe Barn has a Children’s Farm and a number of craft shops, as well as the famous Tea Rooms.

Retrace your steps (or pedals!) back to Dymchurch and spend some time on the beach or at the funfair.

To return to New Romney hop on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which will take bikes, and experience the delights of the little trains.

If you have more than three bikes in your group, it is advised you contact the railway in advance: www.rhdr.org.uk Tel: 01797 362353.

Saints and Sinners:

Pick yourself up a copy of ‘The Magic of Romney Marsh’ walks pack and go to the village of Brookland, which is between Rye and Brenzett on the A259.

Pluck out Walk 6: Saints and Sinners, which starts in Brookland. This walk takes you across the lonely Walland Marsh and takes you to two of the Marsh’s more idiosyncratic churches: St Augustine’s, with its separate belfry; and Fairfield Church, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

On returning to Brookland, stop at the Yew and Ewe, a family-friendly no-smoking pub, for a spot of lunch. If this isn’t enough walking for you go to Appledore, the home of antique shops, tea rooms and pubs, and do Walk 4 of the walks pack: Apple Danish, which will lead you along a quiet stretch of the Royal Military Canal – a wonderful end to the day.