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MEDWAY WINTER WALKS PROGRAMME
Please Note : Coffee, tea and lunch breaks will be taken as
appropriate. Walkers are reminded to bring their own light
refreshments as necessary, particularly on the longer walks.
The length of breaks will be at the discretion of the
leader. If you decide to leave a walk part of the way
through please ensure that you have advised the leader of
your intentions. Suitable walking attire should be worn. |
Note: The Town shown below the walk date is the nearest town
to the start, not necessarily the actual start point. The
Post Code beneath the Grid Reference is the closest
available to the start point (for Sat Nav users).
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Sun |
8-Nov |
Graham |
J |
07989 753278 |
Time: |
10:15 AM |
10.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ594464 |
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Tonbridge |
Post Code: |
TN9 1RE |
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This is a linear walk. Walk starts at the Town Lock (GR
TQ594464 Post Code TN9 1RE) near the Castle in Tonbridge at
10.15am. Park in Wateringbury rail station car park (free on
Sundays) (GR TQ692528 Post Code: ME18 5EA) to catch 9.34am
train to Tonbridge. (Alternatively, if you are late, you may
park in roads near the Town Lock with hourly train service
back from Wateringbury at the end of the walk). Walk is
downhill all the way! Follows the River Medway out of
Tonbridge and then through open country and edges of
riverside villages. Locks and wildlife with a possible few
late season boaters messing about on the river. Bring
picnic. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
15-Nov |
Sally |
S |
07860243119 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ594522 |
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Shipbourne |
Post Code: |
TN11 9PQ |
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Meet in car park in Upper Green Road opposite Shipbourne
Church, just off the A227 at Shipbourne Common. A pleasant
walk through woodland, farmland, in typical Kentish
countryside via Four Wents, Hamptons and Roughway, Dunks
Green. Pub at end. Pub lunches available. |
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Sun |
22-Nov |
Geoff |
E |
07526161766 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
8.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ954624 |
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Teynham |
Post Code: |
ME9 9QS |
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Meet in front of the Dover Castle Inn (20 London Road) on
the A2. Parking available in Station Road and associated
local roads. We quickly leave the 'buzz'of the A2 to find
tranquility on the lanes and byways of rural kent. We pass
through Lewson Street, Newnham and Lynsted before returning
to Teynham. 'Hidden Kent' - although there is a fair bit of
road walking we walk through communities that are bypassed
by the A2 and motorways. Some marvellous topiary can be seen
at Champions Court, Mill Cottage and Sharsted Court. Apart
from a short descent/ascent into Newnham the route is mainly
on the level and over good ground. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
29-Nov |
Bob/Kath |
D |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
6.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ777362 |
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Cranbrook |
Post Code: |
TN17 3HA |
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Park and meet in Jockey Lane Car Park in Cranbrook (behind
Church). Route is via Sissinghurst and Golford. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
6-Dec |
Arthur/Jan |
Waters |
01634 711734 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
10 |
miles |
GR: |
TR066536 |
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Chilham |
Post Code: |
CT4 8DD |
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Meet and park in car park at west end of Chilham, just off
the A252. Walk is via Mountain Street, Godmersham, Woodsdale
Farm, Denge Wood and Spratts Wood. Bring picnic lunch. Pub
at end. |
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Sun |
13-Dec |
Jim |
Bushnell |
01795 429192 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ525594 |
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Otford |
Post Code: |
TN14 5PL |
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Meet in Otford Village car park. Moderate circular walk
through Darenth Valley via Shoreham. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
20-Dec |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
07525161766 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
6.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ825533 |
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Leeds |
Post Code: |
ME17 1RL |
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Meet in front of St Nicholas Church, Leeds (near
Maidstone). Park in car park near church or
courteously on street in the village. From the
church we head westwards to find Stoneacre near
Otham. We than head eastwards to find Leeds Castle
which we circumnavigate to return to the start of
our walk. Two historical buildings are seen on this
walk (Stoneacre, a 15th century Yeoman's house that
is open from late March to early October and the
12th century Leeds Castle) through mainly farmland
and orchards. Total ascent approximately 480 feet.
Pub at end with lunches available (booking
recommended). |
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The Committee sends all our Members, Families, and their
Friends Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New
Year |
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Sun |
27-Dec |
Peter/Ann |
Green |
01634 718895 |
Time: |
10:30 AM |
4 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ670662 |
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Luddesdown |
Post Code: |
DA13 0XE |
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Meet at Luddesdown Village Hall (near the Church). Christmas
surprise walk with mince pies and mulled wine served in the
car park at the end of the walk, courtesy of Ann and Peter. |
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"New Year Walk" see overleaf |
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Fri |
1-Jan |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
07525161766 |
Time: |
11:00 AM |
3.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ712644 |
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Wouldham |
Post Code: |
ME1 3TY |
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Meet in front of All Saints Church in Wouldham. Park
courteously on the street or in village. From
Wouldham we head up to the North Downs Way and
follow it for a short way before dropping down to
the River Medway, just past Starkeys. We then follow
the Medway Valley Walk back to Wouldham. Total
ascent approx. 380 feet. This is an undemanding
little canter for those who have acquired the
characteristics of a 'couch potato' over the festive
period, or who may have resolved to acquire a lithe
athletic body during 2010 in preparation for 2012!
(Did you know that the word 'canter' comes from
Canterbury - to ride at the pace of a Canterbury
Pilgrim?). Pub at end. |
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Sun |
3-Jan |
Jim |
Bushnell |
01795 429192 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
10 |
miles |
GR: |
TR012505 |
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Challock |
Post Code: |
TN25 4AT |
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Meet at Challock Community Centre. Moderate circular walk
via Kingswood, North Downs Way, Eastwell Manor and Boughton
Lees. Bring picnic lunch. Possible pub stop en route. |
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6th Feb 2010 |
10.00am - KENT AREA AGM and WALK at SHORNE Village Hall |
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Sun |
10-Jan |
Mike/Coral |
Patrick |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
6 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ799629 |
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Bredhurst |
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Post Code: |
ME8 0LU |
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Meet and park at the commuter car park just north of
Bredhurst. Walk is via Bredhurst Hurst, Scragged Oak Road
and Monkdown Wood. Bring snack. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
17-Jan |
Derek |
Kent |
07768448633 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
9.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ865525 |
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Harrietsham |
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Post Code: |
ME17 1JS |
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Meet at Harrietsham Rail Station car park. Walk via
Fairbourne Heath and Lenham. Bring a snack. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
24-Jan |
Jim |
Bushnell |
01795 429192 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
9.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TR185544 |
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Bridge |
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Post Code: |
CT4 5BL |
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Meet at Bridge recreation ground. Moderate circular walk in
Kent countryside. Bring picnic lunch. Possible pub stop. |
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Sun |
31-Jan |
Arthur/Jan |
Waters |
01634 711734 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
7 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ764315 |
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Hawkhurst |
Post Code: |
TN18 5EX |
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Meet and park in car park adjacent to bus statiion at
Hawkhurst. Route is via Pauls Farm, Tubslake Farm, Bedgebury
Forest and Tanyard Farm. Bring picnic lunch. Pub at end
(food available). |
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Sun |
7-Feb |
Barbara |
Fisher |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
10.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ593523 |
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Shipbourne |
Post Code: |
TN11 9PF |
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Meet and park on Common at Shipbourne. Walk is via Fairlawne
Estate (18th Century Grand House), Plaxtol Village,
Mereworth Woods, Gover Hill and Hadlow returning to
Shipbourne. Bring picnic lunch. Pub at end (lunches
available). |
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Sun |
14-Feb |
Sally |
Starbuck |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
6 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ955576 |
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Newnham |
Post Code: |
ME9 0LH |
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Meet outside "The George Inn" PH at Newnham, near
Doddington. Park considerately to east of PH. "Snowdrop
Walk" via Sharsted Court, Sharsted Wood, Kingsdown Church,
Great Higham and Doddington Place. This is an undulating
walk through farmland, woodland and open countryside. One
steep ascent at start. Passes three ancient churches and the
grounds of Doddington Place. Carpets of snowdrops en route.
Pub at end (lunches available). |
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Sun |
21-Feb |
Mike/Coral |
Patrick |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
7.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ662698 |
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Cobham |
Post Code: |
DA12 3AW |
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Meet at Jeskyns Country Park car park just off the A2
(Gravesend East/Henhurst Street turn off). Walk the 'Darnley
Trail' that links Cobham Park, Ranscombe Farm Reserve,
Ashenbank Wood and Jeskyns Park. Bring picnic lunch. Pubs at
end. |
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Sun |
28-Feb |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
07525161766 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
7.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ650633 |
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Harvel |
Post Code: |
DA13 0BU |
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Meet in front of the Amazon & Tiger PH in Harvel. Landlord
has NOT given permission to use his car park. Park
courteously around the village. We head south from Harvel
picking up the Weald Way passing Coldrum Long Barrow on the
way to view the Addington Neolithic tombs. We return to
Harvel via Trosley Court/Trosley Country Park. One short but
very steep climb to reach the North Downs from Trosley
Court. We will visit 2 of the 5 sites known tas the Medway
Megaliths. The church at Trosley Court will provide a nice
place for our picnic lunch. Bring picnic lunch. Pub at end -
should be back in time. |
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Sun |
7-Mar |
Tony/Ann |
Faulkner |
01634 406634 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
6.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TR227539 |
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Adisham |
Post Code: |
CT3 3JW |
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Meet near school in Adisham. Park courteously in village.
From Adisham the walk joins the North Downs Way for a short
section by following little used footpaths and bridleways
towards Barham Down via Ileden Farm. Return is via some
interesting woodlands including Ileden Wood, Well Wood and
Pitt Wood. Finish walk through Adisham Village. Good views,
fairly flat, no stiles and sections can be muddy in wet
weather. Bring picnic lunch. Pub at end (lunches available). |
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Sun |
14-Mar |
Graham |
Jenkinson |
07989753278 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
4.75 |
miles |
GR: |
TR053468 |
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Wye |
Post Code: |
TN25 5EG |
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Meet and park in the public car park in Wye village (If car
park is full, please park considerately on local roads).
Walk leaves Wye through orchards and fields belonging to Wye
College where they do experimental work. We then climb
through woods onto Wye Downs with superb views to the south.
We then descend onto the plain below and return to Wye past
the buildings of Wye College and the local cricket field.
(One steep climb but worth it for the views). Views of
buildings of Wye Agricultural College and occasional kite
flying.Pub at end (lunches available). |
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Sun |
21-Mar |
Peter/Kate |
Ware |
01622 738609 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
6 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ680606 |
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Birling |
Post Code: |
ME19 5JF |
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Meet and park in car park behind Birling Village Church.
Circular walk out via Birling Place Farm to pick-up the
North Downs/Pilgrims Way continuing onto Trosley Court,
returning via Long Barrow and Cleggetts Farm. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
28-Mar |
Tony/Ann |
Faulkner |
01634 406634 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
6.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ555586 |
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Kemsing |
Post Code: |
TN15 6ND |
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Meet and park behind the Community Hall in Kemsing. The walk
starts off in an eastward direction toward Heaversham,
through St Clare Estate, then north at West Yalden Farm and
up onto the Downs. Then west along the top of the Downs and
then south down hill through Kemsing to start. On this walk
there are varied farm land, countryside, woodlands and
Downs. Possibility of great views from the top of the Downs.
Note: two steep hills (one up, one down) which may be
slippery if it has rained. Numerous stiles and gates. Not
suitable for dogs unless on a short lead at all times. Bring
picnic lunch. Pub at end (lunches available). |
