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Past the point of Charing

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Overview

A walk from Hothfield Common to Pluckley. Varied countryside including heathland and orchards. Many fine vernacular buildings en route. Lunch at The Black Horse Pluckley, Britain's most haunted village.

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
143.3m / 470ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 97176 45867
Nearest postcode:
TN26 1HD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Kent Wildlife Trust Hothfield Common Car Park, off Cades Road. Plenty of parking with easy access off the A20 (leave M20 at junctions 8 or 9 for similar journey time)

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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