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Overview

Meet at the main gates to Leybourne Primary School in Oxley Shaw Lane. There is roadside parking along Oxley Shaw Lane, near to the school gates. The walk take us up to the North Downs passing through Birling and back via Ryarsh. There is one steady ascent and a fairly steep descent which can be muddy and slippery, especially at this time of year. Bring snacks for short refreshment breaks. Estimated finish time 1:30. Please be aware that if using the postcode for sat nav directions it will take you to Rectory Lane North - this is a no through road and If you turn into it you need to turn back round, turn right out of it and then take the next right.
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
242m / 794ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 69085 58751
Nearest postcode:
ME19 5HD
what3words:
caves.rural.expanded
Start time:
10:00 am

Leybourne, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent

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