Circular summer walk along the Kent/Sussex border

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Overview

Circular walk starting from Cowden Village in Kent . We initially walk close to the Kent Water on the East Sussex Border Path then head towards Hoath Corner and onwards to Hever. We pass Hever Castle before reaching our lunch spot at The Henry VIII pub or picnic nearby. In the afternoon we return to Cowden via Markbeech and Pyle Gate Farm.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

We walk just over 6 miles in the morning and 3 and a half after lunch. The total ascent is 800 ft.

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 46579 40486
Nearest postcode:: TN8 7JB
what3words:: drag.seat.earth

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet in Cowden near to the Church. Park considerately in the village

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