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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A hilly circular walk from Andrew's Wood car park (toilets available) to Lullingstone Country Park. There are a couple of steep inclines, one up onto the ridge above Lullingstone and then a final steep climb back to Andrew's Wood.  We will have an early picnic snack/lunch (20 minutes), at 5 miles, there are picnic tables and toilets available. We should be finished by 2:30.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
410m / 1345ft
Type:
circular

There is a Toby Carvery at Badger's Mount, formerly known as The Black Eagle, very near the car park, for drinks and/or a late lunch for those who want it.  

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending. 

https://www.meetup.com/west-kent-walking-and-outdoor-group

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 50226 61621
Nearest postcode:
TN14 7BD
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Andrew's Wood car park, Shacklands Road, Badgers Mount, (near Halstead) Kent

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