Southborough Common to Groombridge, with morning only option

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Overview

A walk from Southborough Common to Groombridge via Speldhurst and Ashurst Place using the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk and The Wealdway. Lunch at The Crown Inn or sandwiches on the green. Option of leaving the walk at lunchtime by taking a bus (at 1318 or 1418) from directly outside the pub to Tunbridge Wells railway station from where frequent buses return to Southborough Common

Poles recommended

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 336.5m / 1104ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 57732 42807
Nearest postcode:: TN4 0RX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Southborough Common - park in the layby in Church Road, or behind St Peter's Church

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