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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.

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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

Starts at Penenden Heath, Sandy Lane, Childrens Play Area,  Free CP. Heading north, under Motorway, through pasture fields to Boxley when we climb through an increasing gradient to the North Downs Way overlooking the valley. Then east eventually decending through Detling, with optional loop, into Thurnham. Lunch at Black Horse Pub or Picnic with seating in church grounds. Return almost flat all the way back to Boxley and Penenden Heath. EX148.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
140m / 459ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77220 57305
Nearest postcode:
ME14 2DQ
what3words:
lush.rests.towns
Start time:
10:00 am

Free Car Park adjacent to Childrens Play area, accessed from Sandy Lane, off Penenden Heath Road. Leave M20 at J7, and head east on Bearstead and Penenden Heath Road.

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