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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!

December Walks

Thursday 2 December – Circular walk from Godden green through Godden Woods into Knole Park. If the weather allows we will take the outer perimeter route of the park, otherwise we will stick mainly to paths. Short break outside Knole House. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Sunday 7 December – A gentle walk around Mereworth and the Swanton Valley before Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers AGM. (3.5 miles)

Sunday 14 December – Circular walk from Platt to Ightham Warren and Basted through woodland, farmland, orchards and quiet lanes with valley views across to the North Downs. The route is undulating and some sections are quite steep. Moderate difficulty; one stile. (6.5 miles)

Sunday 21 December – Graham’s Otford walk – from Otford village around the solar system and back! Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Sunday 28 December – Circular walk from Wateringbury along the Medway Valley towards Yalding and Nettlestead Green. We pass though the deer park on the Greensand Way and on to Roydon Hall and Pizien Well. Mainly footpaths and some quiet lane walking. Moderate difficulty; five stiles. (5 miles)

Wednesday 31 December – See out 2025 with a leisurely walk from Linton Church through parkland and along the Greensand Way passing Boughton Monchelsea Place. Only one short uphill section.  (5 miles)

January Walks

Sunday 4 January – 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)

Thursday 15 January – Circular walk from Brenchley: a mix of quiet lane walking and some potentially muddy fields, paths and farmland. The walk will pass through the grounds of Sprivers (National Trust property) and will also come onto a part of the High Weald Landscape Trail. Moderate difficulty; some stiles. (6.2 miles)

Sunday 18 January – A winter walk from Weald village. Much of the walk is on tracks. However, there are hills, stiles and fields to negotiate too. The Greensand Way section provides good views over the surrounding countryside. Moderate difficulty. (4 miles or 2.6 miles shorter version)

Thursday 22 January – Barming to East Malling Circular Walk through Oakham Woods and past the East Malling Horticultural Research Station. The return from East Malling is through open fields and ancient woodland, with fine views. Mainly flat; moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

Sunday 25 January – A road-based, leisurely walk to discover the rich naval and military heritage of Chatham and its docks. Explore key locations around the town and waterside, finishing at Fort Amherst, built in the 18th century to protect the Royal Dockyard from a French invasion. Mainly flat, on pavements, town parkland and firm paths. (6.4 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.