Chilham - Godmersham Circular Walk

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Overview

A circular walk encompassing the Kent Downs around Chilham, the River Stour and passing through Godmersham Park with its mansion.\nHopefully we should also see a good display of Bluebells in Kings Wood enroute.\nBecause of the Downs this is a fairly hilly walk with a 1013ft of ascent in total.\nPark and meet in the Main Chilham Car Park off Taylors Hill, where there are also public toilets.\nChilham has two pubs and tearooms for refreshments after the walk, nothing booked but something for everyone.

Sunday, 26 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 308.8m / 1013ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ekwg.co.uk/walks/chilham-godmersham-circular-walk

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 06765 53611
Nearest postcode:: CT4 8BZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Chilham, Ashford, Kent

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