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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 the walk that was due to take place on 24th November 2024.

Discover oasthouses, hop-gardens, orchards and a 14th-century castle on this 10.5 mile walk in the High Weald, starting from Sandhurst, which crosses the border into Sussex.

We start by crossing the busy A268, heading in a northerly direction, passing through Reynolds Farm, before meandering our way to Marsh Quarter. Crossing the Kent Ditch, we soon arrive at the moated Bodiam Castle, at approximately the halfway point of the walk. Our picnic lunch break will be taken here, there is also a cafe and the Castle Pub for drinks refuel for those who wish.

The return leg see us join the Sussex Border Path, which we follow until joining a path to the right to cut across to Bourne Farm, then Silverden before arriving back at Sandhurst.

Walk leader is Colin Sefton

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
286.5m / 940ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 79769 28345
Nearest postcode:
TN18 5JY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Sandhurst Village Green at junction of Bodiam Road and Back Lane

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