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.
Guillermo R.
The High Weald Landscape Trail - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - offers a captivating journey through the counties of West Sussex, East Sussex, and Kent. Spanning 95 miles, this scenic trail meanders through the stunning High Weald, one of England's finest landscapes.
This is the section six of the High Weald Landscape, starts at Cranbrook - “Capital of the Weald" - where the trail takes us through rolling farmland, old orchards, and pockets of ancient woodland - offering a gentle rhythm of open views and shaded paths.
Along the way, we will pass weathered sandstone outcrops and deep, tree-lined stream valleys, typical of the unique High Weald landscape. The route winds through charming hamlets like Benenden, known for its tranquil, riverside feel, we will enjoy the views at St George’s Church. We might have lunch before or close by a pub (Ewe and Lamb) at Rolvenden yet it will mean a late lunch. Please bring a packed lunch.
The trail itself is varied underfoot: mostly easy walking across farm tracks, woodland paths, quiet lanes, and the occasional stretch of tarmac. It can get muddy after rain, so appropriate footwear is a good idea.
In our next and final section of the High Weald Trail - Tenterden to Rye on the 4th October - we will follow historic lanes and will pass Smallhythe Place, a delightful National Trust property and the former home of actress Ellen Terry.
Travel:
Take the train 9:04 train from London Charing Cross , London Bridge at 9:13, arriving at Staplehurst at 10:31. We then take the 10:54 bus number 5 to Cranbrook, arriving at 11:13.
In our return from Tenterden we will take Arriva route 12 at 17:25 to Headcorn (arriving at 17:47) and then take train back to London Charing Cross at 18:00 (buy a return ticket to Headcorn).
Depending on the pace of our walk, and for those who do not want to have a refreshment before starting the journey back, we might be able to get the 16:25 bus to Headcorn for the 17hrs train back to London.
No booking required.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Cranbrook
Tenterden
