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North West Kent Group

We are the North West Kent 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

Meet at Hosey Common car park in Hosey Hill.  Hilly walk.  Short break at Emmets Garden before heading to Ide Hill and Toys Hill.  Option to leave walk at 6 miles in French Street if adverse weather conditions.  Picnic lunch at Chartwell House after 7 miles.  Then looping around Crockhamhill Common with a climb up Tower Hill at the end. EX147.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
526.1m / 1726ft
Type:
circular

Toilets available at Emmets Garden after 2.5 miles.  Refreshments and toilets available at Chartwell after 7 miles.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 45270 53121
Nearest postcode:
TN16 1PL
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hosey Common car 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