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!
April Walks
Wednesday 1 April – National Walking Day! – Circular walk through the woods from Southborough Common to Bidborough Ridge with great views north, then down to Haysden and back. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 5 April – Circular walk from Otford up and along the Darent Valley and through Meenfield Woods towards Shoreham Cross. Return via Shoreham village. This calm landscape of wooded slopes and an enclosed valley was a source of inspiration for the 19th century local painter Samuel Palmer. Moderate difficulty. (5 miles)
Thursday 9 April – Circular walk from Leeds village with glimpses of Leeds Castle and the Great Water as we cross farm tracks, fields and woodland paths through King’s Wood and Broomfield. Return through the Leeds Castle estate and alongside the River Len, close to the moated castle. Moderate difficulty; two stiles; sections of wet mud. (6 miles)
Sunday 12 April – Circular walk from Camer Park along the Wealdway to Luddesdown Church. We pass through the vineyards of the Silverhand Estate and the surrounding conservation area with beautiful views. Some steep slopes and steps; six stiles; moderate difficulty. (6.2 miles)
Thursday 16 April – Kemsing bluebell walk up onto the North Downs and through the woods to see the bluebells in full bloom. Moderate difficulty. (5.5 miles)
Sunday 19 April – Circular walk from Penshurst Park across fields and some back roads via Moorden and Wellers Town. Some climbs out of the estate to start. Moderate difficulty. (6 miles)
Sunday 26 April – Circular rural walk through Appledore village, along the Royal Military Canal, into Warehorne and Kenardington villages. Return via the Gusborne Estate vineyards, taking in sections of the Saxon Shore Way. Moderate difficulty. (7.6 miles)
Thursday 30 April – Leisurely circular walk from Old Loose Hill past Boughton Manor and through woods towards Salt Farm. Return via the Loose Valley Conservation area, Hayle Park Nature Reserve and along the River Loose. (6.2 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 Upcoming Walks at The Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers website, view our Facebook page or email info@tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.1 M