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Tonbridge Ramblers – group walks

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For full details see the link to Upcoming Walks at The Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers website opens in a new window.

Our friendly group is one of 13 Ramblers groups in Kent and part of the national Ramblers walking organisation. We explore the beautiful countryside of Tonbridge and Malling and surrounding areas.

You don’t have to be a Ramblers member to try out a couple of walks with us, to help you decide if you’d like to join. Advance booking is not required; you can just turn up on the day. If you are new to our walks, it’s a good idea to contact the walk leader beforehand to check that their walk will suit you. Always check our website for latest details, including any late changes due to weather or other conditions.

We look forward to welcoming you on a walk soon!

November Walks

Thursday 14th November – Kings Hill Sculpture Walk to see the 10 sculptures on Kings Hill. This leisurely pavement walk will pause at each sculpture for a brief description of the artwork. The walk finishes near the Control Tower with time to read the RAF roundels and find the 12 brass reliefs set in the pavement. (5.5 miles)

Sunday 17th November – Circular walk from Otford around the solar system and back! Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Thursday 21st November – Mereworth circular walk with a long gentle climb through the woods and back to St Leonards Church. Moderate difficulty; one stile and some road walking on quiet country lanes. (5.5 miles)

Sunday 24th November – A Weald and Woodland Walk from Cranbrook along tracks and paths, with shelter from wind in the woodland. Short stretch of busy road, and some quiet lane walking, but few stiles. We return along the High Weald Landscape Trail. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Thursday 28th November – Circular walk from Ide Hill through Goathurst Common and Dibden Woods, returning with views of Bough Beech Reservoir. Moderate difficulty; no stiles; one long upward path. (5.5 miles)

December Walks

Sunday 1 December – A gentle walk through Mereworth Woods and Swanton Valley before the Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers AGM. Non-members welcome on the walk. (3.5 miles)

Thursday 5 December – Fairly flat walk from Shipbourne Common via Point Wood, The Hoad, Cataract Cottage and Coldharbour. Returning via Tinley Wood and Shipbourne Church. Moderate difficulty. (5.4 miles)

Sunday 8 December – Circular walk from West Peckham along the Greensand Way and descending through the Oxon Hoath estate with fine views of Hadlow Tower. Return via farmland, orchards and woodland. The second half of the walk is a steady incline. Approximately five stiles. Moderate difficulty. (5.3 miles)

Thursday 12 December – Circular walk from Camer Park through vineyards, fields, woods and quiet country lanes. Views across the North Downs towards the Thames. There are some steep descents and ascents. Moderate difficulty; six stiles. (6 miles)

Sunday 15 December – Circular walk from Shoreham to Lullingstone. Climb up the side and along the Darent Valley for great views going towards Lullingstone. Moderate difficulty. (7 miles)

Sunday 22 December – Circular walk in the High Weald from Penshurst up to Smart’s Hill. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

Friday 27 December – Work off the turkey with a circular walk from Wateringbury following the Medway river towards Yalding via Nettlestead Green. Then through the deer park, past Royden Hall and the watermill. Mix of footpaths and lane walking. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

Walks usually start mid-morning. There’s a short break half-way through the walk (bring refreshments) and we usually finish near a pub. For start times and walk leader contacts, see the Upcoming Walks link at The Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers website opens in a new window, view our Facebook page or email info@tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.