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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

We start from Linton’s Carpark and cross the road and see fine views to the South, as we head to Sandy Lane, where we take a short break outside Stone Cottage which was the home of Irish Poet W.B. Yeats from 1913-1916.” Under the Moon was one of his poems. Just before the Colemans Hatch Cricket pitch we leave Sandy Lane along a path that takes us downhill to Kidds Hill. We pass Newbridge Mill on our way to Marsh Green where we head uphill past Fincham Farm and crossing Cat Steet. From here we take a path to Upper Parrock, then onto Colemans Hatch Church and past Sheppard’s Gate on our way back to the start, with views to the North. St Swithun’s Church East Grinstead 5 miles away can be seen on a clear day.

Optional drinks at The Hatch afterwards.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
6:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
164.9m / 541ft
Type:
circular

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44077 32540
Nearest postcode:
RH18 5JP
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Start time:
6:15 pm

Lintons Carpark, additional parking in Ridge Carpark which is on the opposite side of the road. Parking Charges apply see https://ashdownforest.org/parking/ for details and methods of paying.

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