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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

This varied walk takes us past the medieval motte and bailey Tonbridge Castle. Through low-lying areas of parkland, farm fields, paddocks, orchards and rivers. Walking along parts of the Medway Valley, Weald Way, River Medway around Tonbridge. This includes the opportunity to visit the unique All Saints' Church, Tudeley. This Church is remarkable because its twelve stained glass windows were all designed by the great 20 C Russian artist, Marc Chagall. We will be spending an hour in the Church and be given a guided  guided tour. There is an expected donation of £3 either cash or card to pay towards the upkeep of the Church as we are a group visiting. The footpaths are overgrown in places but the views compensate for this. 

No drop outs due to infrequent bus service. 

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Train: London Charing Cross 09:43: London Bridge 09:54; Orpington 10:10; arrive Tonbridge 10:29.

Lunch: Picnic lunch only in the grounds of the Church

Toilet: use on train and station but none afterwards.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58792 45981
Nearest postcode:
TN9 2BB
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payer.star.slowly
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the ticket office

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