Tonbridge Ramblers – group walks
For full details see the link to Upcoming Walks at The Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers website .
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!
February Walks
Sunday 16 February – Circular walk from Offham to Ryarsh and West Malling, returning through Manor Park Country Park and past St Leonard’s Tower. Mix of woodland, footpaths and some road walking. Three stiles; moderate difficulty. (5.7 miles)
Thursday 20 February – From Addington Village we follow the Wealdway past the Coldrum Stones and up to the Pilgrims Way. Some quiet road walking before heading down to Trosley church. Return across fields; moderate difficulty; no stiles. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 23 February – Plaxtol circular walk – a gently rising climb from Plaxtol through Yopps Green with views over the Bourne valley before returning via Dunk’s Green. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles
Thursday 27 February – Barming to East Malling circular walk through Oakham Woods and the East Malling Horticultural Research Station. Return through fields and ancient woodland taking in some fine views of the Kent countryside. Mainly flat; moderate difficulty. (6 miles)
March Walks
Sunday 2 March – Leisurely, mainly flat circular walk on tracks around the fishing lake in Haysden Country Park, then over grassy paths to Haysden Water and on good tracks along the Eden Valley path. There is a short road stretch and the return is through fields (can be muddy). (4.8 miles)
Thursday 6 March – Horsmonden Iron Industry leisurely circular walk taking in part of the High Weald Landscape Trail. Includes woodland, meadows, orchards, lakes, parkland, the National Trust grounds of Sprivers, and some quiet lanes. This area was once known for its armaments industry. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 9 March – Walk through British history in North America starting from Dryhill Nature Park and passing through the estate of Montreal Park. Fields, views and not too much mud! Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles)
Thursday 13 March – A leisurely walk following the River Medway from Tudeley. Mostly flat and without stiles. The first half of the walk is across open fields and then along the Medway tow path. The return from Tonbridge is along quiet lanes and through orchards. (5.7 miles)
Sunday 16 March – A gentle walk from Chiddingstone Causeway to Bough Beech with a break near the reservoir for a spot of bird watching. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)
Thursday 27 March – Circular walk from Birling across fields and footpaths with a gentle ascent to the Pilgrims Way. Return across open fields. Good views; moderate difficulty; couple of stiles. (5.5 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 , view our Facebook page or email info@tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.