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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Joint with Hampstead Group.

Linear to Chilham Station. An undulating moderate 12 mile walk along the Wye and Crundale Downs, with views over the surrounding countryside (designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), passing the Wye Crown Memorial, the Devil's Kneading Trough, Godmersham Park, and the pretty village of Chilham. (Map: E137, L189).

Lunch:  Please bring all the food and drink you need with you, there will be a picnic lunch stop.  

Meet at Wye Station at 11.02.

Travel: Victoria 09:31 (direct train - Ramsgate service), calling at Sevenoaks at 10:08 and Ashford International at 10:56 - arriving Wye at 11:02. (It is possible to reduce journey times by taking the high speed service from St Pancras, and changing at Ashford to catch the slower train from Victoria, but this is a more expensive option).

Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Chilham.

Finish: Chilham Station at about 5pm.

Leader: Pam C (mobile: 07538 509 205).

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 21 July 2024
Start time:
11:02 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 04810 46955
Nearest postcode:
TN25 5HB
what3words:
corner.hops.brisk
Start time:
11:02 am

Wye Station, Kent

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 07805 53743
Nearest postcode:
CT4 8EG
what3words:
licks.swear.achieving
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking