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West Kent Walking Group

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Overview

This is a 7.5 mile clockwise circular walk, initially heading North towards Bough Beech reservoir, then East and South passing Charcott and Penshurst station. There are lots of nice open vistas. Its fairly flat although there are some stiles to climb over and also as we are walking in the Eden Valley it might be muddy in places. If the weather is nice we can add on two small detours to visit the reservoir (and perhaps pause there for a snack) then at the end of the walk visit the famous Chiding Stone. After the walk, the Castle Inn and Tulip Tree cafe - both within yards of the end of the walk - are options for a post walk drink or coffee/cake.

Friday, 29 December 2023
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 50049 45161
Nearest postcode:
TN8 7AH
what3words:
nests.agents.change
Start time:
9:45 am

Meeting point is outside The Castle Inn, on the corner and almost opposite St Mary the Virgin church. There should be plenty of parking on the road along from 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