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Tonbridge & Malling Group

A Ramblers group with walks of about 4 - 6 miles. We explore the beautiful Kent countryside from within the Tonbridge and Malling area and, occasionally, further afield.

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Overview

Circular rural walk through Appledore village, along the Royal Military Canal, into Warehorne & Kenardington villages and back via the Gusborne Estate vineyards, taking in sections of the Saxon Shore Way.

A nice history walk taking in ancient (Warehorne is listed in the Domesday Book, Kenardington Church tower dates from 1170), old (the Canal was built to defend against invasion by Napoleon in 1804) & modern (Gusborne estate vines planted only 20 years ago).  

Sunday, 26 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
64m / 210ft
Type:
circular

Park behind the Appedore Village Hall. 

Dogs on short leads only and please be aware there will be livestock in some fields, including lambs, so dogs must be under control.

Toilets are available 100m away from the start/finish at the recreation ground.

Teashop (Miss Molletts) and pub (Black Lion) in Appledore village.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 95561 29675
Nearest postcode:
TN26 2AE
what3words:
crisp.brambles.become
Start time:
10:00 am

Note that the Village Hall is just south of the postcode location on The Street which is the main road into Appledore. Parking is signposted into the car park behind the Hall.

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