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Ashford (Kent) Group

We are the Ashford Ramblers and are of of 13 groups in Kent, that help to promote the benefits of walking with others in the county.

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Overview

This is a Spring Bank Holiday walk of about 11 miles starting Charing, which lies close to Ashford at the foot of the North Downs.

Our route heads out across the Gallops to join the North Downs Way (NDW), which also forms part of the ancient Pilgrim's Way. We follow the NDW beyond Cobham Farm, before turning north on a byway to soon reach Waterditch Lane. Our circuit meanders over to Bunce Court Road, to make progress over to Hall's Place and onward to Stalisfield Green, before heading across to the church, situated next to Court Lodge Farm.

After our picnic lunch stop on the first leg of this walk, we head south where we can enjoy a pit stop at the Bowl Inn. Suitably refreshed we drop back down passing Charing Windmill to rejoin the Pilgrim's Way before the finish.

Dogs welcome but please keep on a short lead when required.

Walk leader is Kevin Hall

Monday, 25 May 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 95765 49165
Nearest postcode:
TN27 0DW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Alderbed Meadow car park, beside the Bowling Green is located in Pett Lane.

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