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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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

Overview

THIS WALK REQUIRES BOOKING VIA MEETUP - LIMIT 20 PEOPLE.

https://www.meetup.com/metropolitan-walkers/events/311903292/

The Chilham Christmas walk (complete with cheesy song title reference) returns!

We will meander past oast houses and wander through woods aplenty, ascending a few hills along the way. The walk features a scenic afternoon pub stop in Perry Wood, and finishes in the picture postcard village of Chilham, at a cosy Christmassy hostelry.

Bring a packed lunch and a torch - the walk may finish in the dark.

Terrain: woods, hills

Travel: Take 10:04 from London St Pancras International (10:12 Stratford International), change at Ashford International (arr. 10:42, dep. 10:57), arr. Chilham 11:09 (requires HS1 ticket).

Alternatively take 9:34 from Charing Cross (9:37 Waterloo East, 9:43 London Bridge), arr. Chilham 11:09.

Buy return to Chilham.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 07805 53743
Nearest postcode:
CT4 8EG
what3words:
licks.swear.achieving
Start time:
11:10 am

Chilham Station

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