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!
August walks
Thursday 3 August – A gentle stroll from the picturesque village of Matfield. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)
Sunday 6 August – A leisurely walk from Farleigh Green crossing the Medway at Teston Bridge, then past Barming Bridge and over East Farleigh Bridge, returning through farmland, orchards and woodland. One short steep road climb. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 13 August – Brenchley South-West Loop: a leisurely and shady walk with plenty of trees, lakes and ponds. Some hills and stiles and short sections on roads. (5.3 miles)
Wednesday 16 August – Pushing out from The Boathouse – a leisurely flat walk from Yalding along the Medway to East Peckham and back. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 20 August – Circular walk from Ide Hill to Toys Hill and on to French Street and the Phillippines, returning via Emmetts Garden. Fairly hilly walk; moderate difficulty. Great views. (6 miles)
Wednesday 23 August – Fish and Chip Supper walk from Wrotham up the Downs to build an appetite for a fish supper at the Rose and Crown. Moderate difficulty. (3.5 miles)
Saturday 26 August – Walk from Borough Green to Basted Mill, then past Old Soar Manor and Dunks Green to Shipbourne for a picnic. Return via Fairlawne Estate and orchards. A mix of footpaths and quiet lanes. Moderate difficulty; some stiles and ascents. (10 miles)
September walks
Wednesday 6 September – Circular walk from Meopham Green to Foxendown and Luddesdown Church, then along the Wealdway before heading back. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)
Sunday 10 September – A circular walk up the Downs from The Street in Detling; moderate difficulty. (5 miles)
Thursday 14 September – Coldharbour circular: a leisurely flat walk through fields, woods and well defined paths. (5.3 miles)
Thursday 21 September – A scenic walk from Shoreham through the woodland tracks and chalk grassland of the peaceful Austin Lodge Valley. Views of The Shard, Canary Wharf and the QE2 Bridge. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)
Sunday 24 September – Charcott circular: a leisurely and fairly flat walk from The Greyhound at Charcott near Leigh. (5.5 miles)
Wednesday 27 September – Circular walk from Mereworth through the woods and vineyards of Yotes Court. A long gradual climb out of Swanton Valley and through Hurst Wood before descending back to Mereworth. 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 or email info@tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.