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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!

March walks

Thursday 14 March – Tudeley and Capel ‘special churches’ walk through farmland, orchards, woodland tracks and some quiet roads. We will stop at Capel Church with its 13th century wall paintings and at All Saints Tudeley, the only church in the world to have all its 12 stained glass windows designed by the celebrated 20th century artist, Marc Chagall. Moderate difficulty with 10 stiles. (6.5 miles)

Sunday 17 March – Horsmonden to Broad Ford and Brandfield through orchards, fields and farm tracks. Great views of the High Weald, Greensand Ridge and the Teise and Medway river valleys.  Some quiet lane walking, some stiles and hills; moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Thursday 21 March – Heaverham Hike: circular walk with a steep ascent at the start to the North Downs Way with far-reaching views. The route continues through woods and fields with some quiet road walking. Steady descent, could be slippery if wet. Four stiles; moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Sunday 21 January – Gentle stroll around Knole Park. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)

Sunday 24 March – Circular walk from Wrotham up to Stansted for a bird’s eye view over the Weald. Steep climb at the beginning out of Wrotham. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles)

Thursday 28 March – Circular walk from Barming along the banks of The Medway to Wateringbury. We cross over the river and walk through woodland and fields with some wonderful views until we reach West Farleigh. We return via Kettle Bridge to Barming. Some road walking; moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

April walks

Sunday 7 April – Circular walk from Wateringbury along the Medway Valley then up over the hill past Roydon Hall and back down via Pizien Wells. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

Sunday 14 April – Circular walk through parts of the Leeds Castle estate, across farmland and woodland paths through King’s Wood and Broomfield. Return alongside the River Len, close to the moated Castle. Two stiles and short sections of wet mud are likely. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles or 2.5 miles (see website)

Thursday 18 April – Circular walk up the North Downs from Kemsing. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles)

Sunday 21 April – Leisurely walk from Five Oak Green climbing gently up through hop fields and orchards to a ridge looking over a valley. After Spring Grove Farm we make our way back through more orchards at Amherst Bank. A lovely Spring walk. (5 miles)

Thursday 25 April – Circular walk from Barming passing through Oakham Woods and the East Malling Horticultural Research Station. Return through fields and ancient woodland with some fine views of the Kent countryside. Mainly flat but there may be some mud. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)

Sunday 28 April – Circular walk from Plaxtol Spout; moderate difficulty. (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 opens in a new window, view our Facebook page or email info@tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.