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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 is a 10-mile walk, which starts on the East Sussex coast at Pett Level, that takes us beside the sea, as well as inland to Winchelsea & Icklesham.

We have a choice of two paths to start the walk, either on the seawall or to go along the shingle and sand. Whichever we choose, after about 1.5 miles, we then cross the road making our across the flatlands of Pett Level to the Royal Military Canal Path, (RMCP). Our companion all the way to Winchelsea, the canal was constructed as Napoleonic Defence and runs for 30 miles from Cliff End, Pett to Hythe, although it was never used for the purpose it was built for. 

We pass through Strand Gate, to explore the Cinque Port town of Winchelsea, where the grave of Goon Spike Milligan lies within the churchyard of St Thomas the Martyr, with the words "I told you I was ill" written in Gaelic on his gravestone.

Joining the 1066 Country Walk, our circuit passes to the left of Wickham Manor, to later head up the grassy slope beside Hog Hill Windmill, which houses Sir Paul McCartney's recording studio. On reaching the church at Icklesham, we will then have short stop for lunch, followed by a quick pit stop at either the Queens Head or the Robin Hood Inn.

The return leg, heads back down to the RMCP, which we rejoin at Pannel Bridge, it is then just a case of following this trail all the way back to finish.

Walk leader is Kevin Hall

 

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 88866 13322
Nearest postcode:
TN35 4BS
what3words:
monday.airfields.jaws
Start time:
9:30 am

Small car park with toilets on Pett Level Road, if full there should be plenty of nearby roadside parking.

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