A Ramblers group with walks of about 4 - 6 miles. We explore the beautiful Kent countryside from within the Tonbridge and Malling area and, occasionally, further afield.
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DUE TO WAIST-HIGH CROPS MAKING SEVERAL FIELDS INACCESSIBLE, THE FIRST HALF OF THIS WALK WILL NOW BE ALONG QUIET ROADS AND ONE SHORT SECTION OF THE B2162 THROUGH BENOVER.
Join us for a leisurely early evening walk from Laddingford along country lanes and footpaths towards Yalding. At Twyford Marina we'll cross the new low-carbon footbridge before following the Medway Valley Walk back to Laddingford.
It's a flat walk with one challenging stile. Small dogs on short leads are welcome.
Non-members are invited to join this walk as one of their three free 'taster' Ramblers walks. Please contact the walk leader if you haven't walked with us before.
After the walk, everyone is welcome at The Chequers Inn, where Hartley Morris and Kits Coty Morris will be performing from 20.00. Thursday is 'sausage night' with a variety of local sausages on the menu, plus regular menu options. If you wish to eat, please call 01622 871266 to book, and ask to be seated with Tonbridge and Malling Ramblers.
Ramblers who were frustrated by the 17-week closure of the Medway Valley Walk at Twyford Marina in summer 2024 will find a smart new, low-carbon footbridge in 2025!
The Environment Agency design used recycled fishing nets made into fibre-reinforced polymer, for the body and deck of the 16-metre bridge. The bridge deck was built in the Netherlands and shipped to Nottinghamshire, where handrails were added, before it was hauled by road to Yalding. The last part of its journey was by barge along the River Medway, before it was lifted into position by crane.
Meet outside The Chequers Inn, The Street, Laddingford ME18 6BP. Street parking should be available, please park tidily as it will be a busy evening for The Chequers. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk to register and to hear the walk briefing.
