Exploring walking networks in Maidstone

This survey is now closed.

KCC’s Active Travel team are supporting a pilot project being funded by Active Travel England to better understand what Maidstone’s streets are like for walking and wheeling, especially around Maidstone Hospital.

The wider pilot project is looking at new ways of identifying walking and wheeling networks in locations in five towns and cities across England. This work will contribute to developing new approaches to help make sure local people are spoken with when considering how things might be improved.

The project aims to understand barriers faced by different people and to make recommendations for changes that could make these towns and cities more walkable, vibrant, and better connected.

The pilot is being delivered by the charity Living Streets in partnership with Footways.

Get involved

Whether you walk, wheel, use mobility aids, push a buggy, or are simply curious about shaping safer, more inclusive and connected streets, your voice matters.

Please complete Living Streets' survey to share your experiences.

The survey closes at midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025.

Maidstone Hospital event

On Friday 14 November 2025, Footways will guide small-group discussions using both digital and paper maps to gather your experiences of walking and wheeling in the local area – identifying barriers, opportunities, and everyday routes that matter to you.

The event will also include a short guided walk (about 1 hour, with stops for observation and discussion) to explore local streets firsthand and reflect on what supports or hinders movement and access.

They are running two sessions; one in the morning from 10am to 12:30pm, and one in the afternoon from 1:30pm to 3pm.

You're welcome to drop in to either session at any time which suits you best and stay for as long as you like. The walk will take place at 11.30am.