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The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

A walk through rolling Kent countryside. Includes some steep climbs, but we will regroup at the top. From Aylesford station, you immediately leave the industrial landscape behind and walk on the Medway Valley Trail by the river. Reaching the village of Aylesford, we climb to meet the North Downs Way, using a small lane and a trail to avoid the busy road. We then follow the North Downs Way through to Harrietsham, where there is a pub and a station.

NB: This walk is at the upper end of the moderate grading, meaning that there is more distance to cover and more hills to ascend than lighter moderate walks, so a reasonably good level of fitness is required. Please also ensure you are properly equipped; in particular, adequate footwear is essential.

Please bring a packed lunch. Toilet and drink stop available en route at the Cock Inn, Detling.

Travel: Take 8:30 from Victoria, change at Paddock Wood (arr. 9:23, dep. 9:33), arr. 10:02 Aylesford. Buy return to Harrietsham.

Alternatively, take 8:20 from London St Pancras International, change at Strood (arr. 8:53, dep. 9:33), arr. 9:50 Aylesford. Buy return to Harrietsham valid on HS1 (likely more expensive than ticket from Victoria).

Please meet outside Aylesford station. We will wait for both trains provided they are reasonably punctual; contact the walk leader in case of significant delay.

On the way back, there is scheduled to be a bus replacement from Harrietsham to Maidstone East for connections to London. 

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 72006 58651
Nearest postcode:
ME20 7JL
what3words:
among.judge.valued
Start time:
10:05 am

Aylesford Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 86640 52919
Nearest postcode:
ME17 1JA
what3words:
pies.bothered.expiring
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Harrietsham

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