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Bromley Group

We are the Bromley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

We start the walk from Tompsetts Bank CP on the northern edge of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Course passing Greenhall Cottage, Lavender Platt, Smock Farthing, Birch Grove House with lunch stop at The Red Lion at Chelwood Gate. After lunch we pass the Isle of Thorns on the edge of the forest then the Ashdown Forest Hotel and the Birches returning to the CP

Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

We only have one stile. Even though we have 1300ft of assent there are no steep hills. There are some good views

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 42838 34333
Nearest postcode:
RH18 5BT
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Start time:
10:00 am

If travelling on B2110 from Hartfield, after entering Forest Row turn left into Chapel lane then drive to the top and turn right where the CP will be found on the left after about 50yards.

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