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Overview

Setting off from The Friars- Aylesford Priory we will walk through Burham village, Eccles, Blue Bell hill and return via Cobtree manor park, crossing the river at the Malta Inn and returning back to the Priory.

This is a 9.5mile moderate walk taking in some wonderful highlights including, Ayelsfords Sewage works,  some lovely graffiti clad walls, a motorway bridge and an industrial estate to name but a few!

But I am sure we will see some views inbetween!

A Picnic lunch at the top of Blue Bell hill to reward us for the climb up!

Hopefully no rain but at least half of this walk is on gravel walking paths so shouldn't be too bad. 

 

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Parking at the Friars is £2, there are toilets and excellent Cafe facilities.

Additional toilets and cafe facilities at Cobtree Park about two thirds of the way through the walk.

Optional Pub visit a short car trip back into the village after.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 72232 58905
Nearest postcode:
ME20 7BX
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Start time:
10:00 am

The Friars- Aylesford Priory car and coach park

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