Walks Programme 11 January 2004


Web Site Last Updated: March 08, 2010

Ramblers Association

West Kent Walking and Activity Group

Autumn Programme

From December 2009 to March 2010

Club rules are as follows:

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 6^th December

Leader: Charlie

Start: 10.00am National Trust car park, Toys Hill, off Chart Lane (OS grid ref 470517). Fee payable.

Walk: 9 mile circular

Lunch: Picnic lunch. Pub drinks stop at Crockham Hill.

Comments: The walk picks out some of the most expansive vantage points along the Greensand Ridge, with fine views of the Kentish Weald. We pass through some of the highest places along the ridge, ie Toys Hill, Ide Hill and Crockham Hill, weaving a route along the lower slopes and passing through farms in a surprisingly tranquil landscape including some National Trust sites.

Sunday 13^th December

Leader: Liz

Start : 10am Etchingham Station
Distance: 8 mile circular
Lunch : The Salehurst Halt Pub
Comments: We walk via Robertsbridge and Salehurst. Views of the Rother Valley from the pub. Should be worth the journey as very pleasant countryside.

Saturday 19^th December

Organiser: Kevin

Event: Christmas meal at Cafe Belge, West Malling

Time: 7pm for 7.30pm

Comments: Cost of meal £21. Deposit of £5 to Kevin by AGM night. More details can be obtained from Kevin.

Sunday 20^th December

Leader: Dave

Start: Start: 10am, Oare Marshes Nature Reserve car park, GR013648

Walk: 9 miles, very flat and easy going.

Lunch: The Shipwright's Arms at Hollowshore, near Faversham. Reasonably priced traditional pub grub. Christmas menu will be available. Please let Dave know if you want to eat by 1st December, as the pub is very popular.

Comments: Explore Faversham Creek, Ham Marshes and Oare Marshes Nature Reserve. The walk follows sections of the Saxon Shore Way and Swale Heritage Trail. Pub lunch at one of Kent's most remote pubs, a former Smuggler's Inn and mariner's brothal, a real gem of a place!

Sunday 3^rd January

Leader: Kevin

Start: 10:30am Otford village hall car park

Walk: 7.5 miles

Lunch: Hot lunch in Lullingstone Country Park cafe ( no need to book )

Comments: A lovely walk heading north to Lullingstone Castle, lake and Country Park via Shoreham.

Sunday 10th January

Leader: Karen

Start: 10.15 at the junction of Church Road and Farnborough Village High Street, Kent

Walk: 7.5 mile circular

Lunch: Please bring your own lunch, however we may stop for a drink/snack in one of Downe's pubs or at the teashop

Comments: The walk takes in Cuckoo Wood through High Elms Country Park and then onto Cudham with some fine views. We then come to the pretty village of Downe and back across the fields to Farnborough Village.

Sunday 17th January

Leader: James

Start: Ide Hill Village Hall Car Park

Walk: 8 miles

Comments: Contact James for details on the walk and lunch

Sunday 24th January

Leader: Kevin

Start: Meet at Farningham centre on BRIDGE 10:30AM

Walk: 8 miles heading north to Shoreham via Lullingstone park and cafe.

Lunch: Picnic lunch with stops en-route hot/cold drinks cafe or pub.

Comments: A lovely walk following the Darent Valley

Sunday 31st January

Leader: Nigel

Start: 10am Harrietsham station

Walk: 9 miles circular

Lunch: Picnic lunch followed by pub stop at Ringlestone.

Comments: A great walk taking in the remote countryside on the North Downs above Harrietsham.

Sunday 7th February

Leader: Zoe

Start: 10.30 am Holly Hill car park in Meopham

Walk: 8 miles

Lunch: Picnic lunch

Comments: A relaxed walk through mature forests and surrounding farmland. Fantastic views over the North Downs.

Sunday 14th February

Leader: Alison H

Start: 10.30am Muswell Manor car park, Isle of Sheppy

Walk: 8 mile circular

Lunch stop: Pub lunch at The Ferry Inn

Comments: A flat walk with views, lots of birdlife and a medieval church. Good pub, (book in at least 2 days before walk). Car sharing recommended. Please wear something pink or red for Valentine's Day

Sunday 21st February

Leader: Gill

Start: 10.30am Penshurst church (low mobile phone reception here)

Walk: 8.5 miles

Lunch: picnic lunch

Comments: We pass through Heaver and Chiddingstone before returning to Penshurst mostly flat ground through fields and woods. Can be a little muddy in the winter. There is parking in the layby parking and at the station nearby. Several tea stops are possible we will choose on the day depending upon what is open.

Sunday 28th February

Leader: Eva

Start: 10am - Public car park in Borough Green GR 608574)

Walk: 10 miles

Lunch: Pub lunch at the Kentish Rifleman, Dunks Green (www.thekentishrifleman.co.uk ) or picnic lunch near pub. Please book in by Monday 22 February for the pub option.

Comments: The route goes through the pretty village of Basted, and across fields and through orchards to Dunks Green..After lunch, we skirt the edge of Shipbourne, before going north through the beautiful grounds of Fairlawn House and further orchards before ending back at Borough Green.

Saturday 6th March

Organiser: Alison G

Event: 3 mile walk followed by lunch at the Chaser.

Meet: Meet 11.30am at Shipbourne Church (next to the Chaser)

Comments: A short, scenic walk starting and finishing at the pub. It takes in Igtham Mote and the Fairlawne Estate. Food at the Chaser is excellent and we return to this popular venue.

Sunday 7th March

Leader: Kevin

Start: 10:30am meet at Wadhurst Station (prompt start)

Walk: 10 mile Wadhurst Circular

Lunch: Picnic lunch

Comments: A varied walk with beautiful views across the High Weald.

Sunday 21st March

Leader: Nicola

Start: 10am (Prompt) at the car park at Shipbourne Common (TQ 593 522)

Walk: 14 miles

Lunch Stop: The Padwell Arms, Stone Street

Comments: This varied walk takes in some interesting National Trust sites including Old Soar Manor, Igtham Mote, Knole Park and One Tree Hill. Optional drink stop at the end.

Sunday 28th March

Leader: Lucinda

Start: 10.30am The Lion pub, Farningham

Walk: 7.5 mile circular

Lunch: Picnic lunch with pub stop at The Chequers, Darenth

Comments: A riverside walk, following part of the Darenth Valley path. Passing through the villages Horton Kirby and South Darenth. Re-scheduled from November

Back to Top


If a problem with this site please click here info@kentramblers.org.uk © 2003 Kent Ramblers. Unless otherwise stated, all text and images copyright Kent Ramblers.