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Tonbridge & Malling Group

A Ramblers group with walks of about 4 - 6 miles. We explore the beautiful Kent countryside from within the Tonbridge and Malling area and, occasionally, further afield.

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

Overview

The walk will start from The Plough pub, Riverside, Eynsford.  We will climb up one side of the Darent Valley, passing Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation (temporarily closed to protect their  birds from avian flu) walking through the woods to the top of the park,  coming down with some astonishing views of the beautifuf Darent Valley.  There will be approximately one mile of quiet lane walking on the return, passing by Lullingstone Castle, and the Lullingstone Roman Villa.

Thursday, 12 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Park either in the village car park (often full) or tidily along Riverside, opposite the Plough.

Briefing will take place opposite the Plough pub.

Dogs welcome.

Suggest booking if food required at the pub post-walk.

Public toilets available at the Lullingstone Visitor Centre.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 54050 65514
Nearest postcode:
DA4 0HD
what3words:
marked.shrimp.gloves
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in the village car park off the main road opposite the church, DA4 0HD, What3words: marked.shrimp.gloves or tidily along Riverside and meet by The Plough pub.

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