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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A nostalgic trip round Hildenborough and its surrounding countryside, exploring the people and places that have contributed to the history of the village. There will be a short stop at Ridings Cafe for those who want tea/coffee and/or cake or you can walk just along the road to the Half Moon for a more lively beverage. 

https://www.walktonbridge.co.uk/thewalks/walk-9-tales-from-the-shire

Well behaved dogs are welcome although they will have to be on leads through the fields with livestock. No extendable leads please.

There is a small amount of walking on roads.

 

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:
56.4m / 185ft
Type:
circular

Notes: Parking in Tonbridge can be expensive but there is free parking at Longmead car park, approximately 1 mile away if you fancy a longer walk! Or you can get the train, the station is only .4 minutes away.

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58744 46653
Nearest postcode:
TN9 1HF
what3words:
neat.rank.ranch
Start time:
10:00 am

Lower Castle Field Car Park near Tonbridge Swimming Pool.

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