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Ashford (Kent) Group

We are the Ashford Ramblers and are of of 13 groups in Kent, that help to promote the benefits of walking with others in the county.

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Overview

This a walk of around 12 miles, starting from Northiam, which lies just a short distance over the county border. So come and join us on this wonderful undulating exploration of the East Sussex countryside, the highlight of which is the moated ancient Bodiam Castle. 

Heading west on the Sussex Border Path (SBP), we follow this marked trail across to Ewhurst Green, and onward to Bodiam. We reman on the SBP for the first leg of our circuit, getting our first view of the castle, after crossing the Kent & East Sussex Railway. After a loop north of the castle as far as Peter's Green, the walk then returns to the castle. At which point we will stop for the usual short picnic lunch break, there are facilities within the National Trust car park if needed.

The return leg takes the group past Bodiam Station, before heading back in the direction of Ewhurst Green, where we can detour to the White Dog for drinks. We eventually rejoin the SBP, near Furnace Wood, retracing our steps back to Northiam.

Walk leader is Tina Frenett

 

 

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
313.9m / 1030ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 82912 24536
Nearest postcode:
TN31 6NQ
what3words:
argue.shape.thud
Start time:
9:30 am

Car park is just off the A28 Main Street, beside the church

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