THE HIGH WEALD - HEVER CIRCULAR VIA COWDEN - KENT

South Bank Group

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Overview

A brisk walk wending its way through remote valleys, woods and tiny settlements in the undulating landscape of the High Weald. There are several stiles that some walkers may find challenging and some uneven paths.

Saturday 16 August 2025

Start time:: 9:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Train: London Bridge 9:07; East Croydon 9:22; (Uckfield train). Buy return to Hever.

Lunch: at Cowden. Please bring picnic - pub for drinks/loos only.

Toilet: There are no toilet facilities at Hever station. Please use toilets on the train. Comfort stops on the walk will be al fresco.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 46509 44547
Nearest postcode:: TN8 7ER
what3words:: sing.rally.august

Start time:: 9:50 am

Hever Railway Station. Outside the main station entrance. Map: E147.

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