1.
Please arrive for the walk earlier than the start time, so
that the walk can start promptly as some walks have a tight
schedule. Leaders will only allow 10 minutes extra for
latecomers. Unfortunately we are unable to specify a finish
time for our walks.
2.
To enjoy the activities, please make sure you wear
appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring plenty of water
with you during the summer months.
3.
The West Kent Walking and Outdoor Group cannot accept
responsibility for loss or injury to participants.
4.
Train travellers should check the train timetable to ensure
they arrive before the start of the walk. The National Rail
Enquiries number is 08457 484950.
5.
Please note that we are unable to accept young people under
the age of 18. It is also not possible to cater for walker’s
dogs, so please do not bring them along on our walks.
6.
Polite Request – Please do not telephone the leader before
8am or after 9pm, thank you. Also if you have booked in for
an event and can no longer come, please let the leader know.
7.
We often go out for group meals. In order to be fair to
everyone, please pay for your drinks separately.
8.
In order to attend our walks, you should be a member of the
Ramblers Association. Details of how to join can be found at
the end of the programme.
9.
Please note that deposits for events or holidays/weekends
away are non-refundable unless you can find someone to take
your place. If you do find that you can no longer go on a
holiday/weekend away, you must let the organiser know
immediately.
Programme Events
Sunday 6th July
Leader:
Richard
Start: 10:50am Dover Priory station
Walk: 10 mile linear walk to Deal returning
by train.
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Comments: One of the finest coastal walks in
England, we walk along the top of the White Cliffs of Dover and
enjoy views across the Channel to France. Train leaves Orpington at
9:24am, Sevenoaks 9:34am and Tonbridge at 9:43am. Please buy a
return to Deal.
Sunday 13 July 2008
Leader:
Nicola
Start: 10.30 am Car park. One Tree Hill (Near
Sevenoaks, GR559 532)
Walk: 7 ˝ mile circular which
includes the National Trust properties of One Tree
Hill,
and Knole Park.
Lunch: Pub lunch at The Bucks Head, Godden
Green or picnic on the green
Comments: Not too demanding but great views
from One Tree Hill. Part of the walk is
through Knole Park which is one of the few Tudor
deer parks in England to have survived the past 500 years.
Saturday 19th July
Organiser:
Karen
Event: Evening walk and meal
Time: 6.30pm at Junction of Church Road and
Farnborough High Street, Farnborough Village, (Kent)
Walk: 4 mile circular from Farnborough to
Downe (2 miles each way) with an evening meal at The Rajdoot in
Downe.
Comments: Easy walking taking in some lovely
countryside - please bring a torch for the return journey and
suitable footwear for the restaurant.
Sunday 20th July
Leader:
Sonja
Start: 10am Cobham (near Rochester) parking
behind the school and next to bowling ground
Gr 671686
Walk: 9 miles
Lunch: Picnic lunch half way. Pub at end of
walk - if you would like a meal please book with Sonja in advance
Comments: This walk is hilly. We are climbing
some steep hills to get the best views of this part of the North
Downs. On our way there is a small surprise when we visit the
mausoleum in the middle of nowhere. A truly special place.
Sunday 27th July
Leader:
Nigel
Start: 10am Ightham Mote NT car park (GR
585535)
Walk: 7 ˝ miles
Lunch: Picnic lunch with pub stop at
Underriver
Comments:
A relatively easy walk taking in the Greensand
Ridge with wonderful views of the Weald.
Sunday 3rd August
Leader:
Liz
Start: 11am Bough Beech Reservoir Nature
Centre
Walk: 6.5 mile circular
Lunch: Picnic lunch. Possible tea stop at the
end.
Comments: Fairly gentle walk, varied with
woodlands and farm land. Suggest park in strip and car share where
possible.
Saturday 9th August
Leader:
Nick
Walk: Goring and Streatley, the Thames and
Ridgeway
Start: Meet at Streatley Station at 4:30PM
Comments: This is a weekend away based in the
18th century village of Streatley. Streatley is set in the heart of
the Thames Valley, Streatley is one of the oldest crossing points on
this iconic river, which still bustles with rowers, pleasureboats
and fly-fishers. With walking aplenty on the nearby Ridgeway and
Thames paths.
Streatley has a range of accommodation,
including a Youth Hostel...
Go for a short walk of 3.5 miles featuring "The
Hollies" - some local scenery, not the band...
Check into the Youth Hostel or other
accommodation. Note: Please book your own accommodation. Streatley
has at least one other B+B. Names by 26th July
Link for youth Hostel is:
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-east-england/hostels/streatley-on-thames/index.aspx
We will then go for a curry, probably to Masooms
in Goring.
http://www.foodanddrinkguides.co.uk/reading/masooms/restaurant/3137
After the curry retire to the comfort of the YHA.
Sunday 10th August
Leader:
Nick
Start: 10am at YHA
Walk: Leisurely walk of 8 miles.
Lunch: Lunch with pub stop in Moulsford.
Comments: This will
take in Streatley, the Ridgeway path, Moulsford and the Thames Path.
Sunday 17th August
Leader:
David
Start: 10am Buckhurst Car park by leisure
centre, Sevenoaks (no fee on Sunday)
Walk: 10 mile circular
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Comments: An undulating picturesque walk
taking in Knowle Park, Shipbourne and skirting Ightham Moat, the
Fairlawne Estate and returning through Knowle. Well established
paths, but can be muddy after heavy rain. Tea potential at Knole
House tearooms at end of walk.
Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 26th
August
Leader:
Kevin
Event: Weekend away in the New Forest.
Comments: 3 night stay. Walks up to 8 miles.
Please let Kevin know ASAP if you are interested.
Saturday 30th August
Leader:
Lucinda
Start: 5pm at the Church at
Westerham Square
Walk: 5 mile circular
Comments: The walk passes Chartwell and goes
through the park of Squerryes Court. It is quite hilly and has
plenty of woodland. A lovely walk. Optional meal at Montien Thai
restaurant. First 12 to book in by 17th August. This
will be combined with the Programme Meeting – please phone or e-mail
your event ideas in advance as we hope to FINALISE dates on the
night.
Sat 6th September
Leader:
Richard
Walk: 10 mile circular
Lunch: bring a picnic
Comments: We head to the coast at Birling
Gap, then cross the Seven Sisters cliffs towards Exceat. We then go
through the secluded hamlet of West Dean and Litlington where there
is a very good tea rooms. We return to East Dean via Friston Forest.
Evening meal: Meet 7.00pm in the Plough and
Harrow at Litlington. Table booked in the snug bar for 7.30pm.
Sunday 7th September
Leader:
Richard
Walk: 8 mile circular
Start: 10 am SHARP Firle Village
(free) CP. GR469074
Lunch: pub lunch at the Rose & Crown,
Alciston. http://www.therosecottageinn.co.uk. It will be assumed
that you are having a pub lunch, unless you inform us otherwise.
Please note that the pub does not accept American Express or
cheques.
Comments: We climb up onto the Downs and head
east along the South Downs Way before dropping down to the hamlet of
Alciston. After lunch, we return via Charleston Farmhouse & Firle
Place. Possible pub stop at the end. The first part of the walk will
be at a more moderate pace.
Saturday 13th Sept
Leader:
Alison
Start: The Black Horse Pub in Thurnham at 5pm
Walk: 5.7 miles circular through beautiful
countryside taking in the ruins of Thurnham Castle and the North
Downs Way. We start and finish at the pub.
Dinner: at the Black Horse
Comments: Dinner will be booked for 7.30pm
after the walk. First 10 to book in.
Sunday 21st September
Leader:
Adam
Start: 10am Shoreham Station GR 525616
(parking is also available in lay-by opposite station.
Walk: 11 miles (figure of eight)
Lunch: Kings Head, Shoreham Village
Comments: Morning walk through a combination
of fields and woodland hilly in places. Walk via Dunstall Farm,
Romney Street and Upper Austin Lodge before returning to Shoreham
for luch. In the afternoon follow the Darent Valley Path to Otford
returning to Shoreham on the high level route via Sepham Farm,
Pilots Wood and Meenfield Wood before dropping down into Shoreham
Village where there may be the possibility of an afternoon tea stop
before heading back to the station.
Sunday 28th September
Leader:
Helena
Start: 10.30am High Elms Country Park car
park, Farnborough
Walk: 8 mile circular
Lunch: Pub lunch in Cudham (to be confirmed)
Comments:
A
reasonably energetic walk around woodlands and fields