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Capital Walkers Group

Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.

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Overview

A  brisk linear walk beginning at Cowden (Kent), passing through Penshurst and Chiddingstone, and concluding at Hever. We traverse the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald, stopping by the historic village of Penshurst before venturing onto delightful paths and lanes through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Eden Valley Walk.

Please bring a packed lunch; we will stop for lunch near the cafe in Penshurst (facilities available). After lunch, our route takes us past the beautifully preserved Tudor village of Chiddingstone, complete with buildings dating back to the 15th century, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy some cakes.

We anticipate encountering flowers and hopefully good weather :-) yet do wear appropriate wear footwear.

No booking is necessary.

The finishing time is approximate and may vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, the walking pace of the group, and the number of breaks we take.

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
264.9m / 869ft
Type:
linear

Train from London Bridge at 10:07 (East Croydon at 10:22) arriving at Cowden (Kent) at 10:53.

Return from Hever. Buy a return ticket from Cowden (Kent), which is is a small station with no facilities.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 46534 40477
Nearest postcode:
TN8 7JQ
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Start time:
11:00 am

Cowen rail station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 46509 44547
Nearest postcode:
TN8 7ER
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Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

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