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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Pre-registration preferred.**

Moderately paced 10.9 mile walk in undulating terrain through the High Weald offering plenty of variety - woodland, parkland, massive sandstone outcrops, a nature reserve and the delights of Tunbridge’s Pantiles at the end of the walk.

About 5 hours walking.

Drop- out Points: Frant 4.4 miles/7km, Eridge Green 7miles/11.5km.

Route: Once we’ve left the suburbs of Tunbridge Wells, the route climbs through woodland to the hill top village of Frant, from where we make our way through Eridge Old Park to our lunch stop at Eridge Green. After lunch we pass the impressive sandstone outcrops of Eridge Rocks and then through Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve, before the final stage of the walk alongside the Spa Valley Railway to finish at the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells.

Lunch Stop: Picnic/or Pub lunch at the Neville Crest & Gun in Eridge Green.Further refreshment opportunities at the Pantiles at end of walk.

Meet at Tunbridge Wells Station at 10.05.

Travel: Charing Cross 09.08/Waterloo East 09.11/Lon Bridge 09.17 - SE Hastings train arr 10.02.

Ticket/Fare: Off-Peak Return to Tunbridge Wells £19.40/ Railcard £12.80/SRC+FP £8.30.

Finish: Tunbridge Wells Station. Note: the estimated finishing time given is a guesstimate only and actual finish time will depend on numbers, speed at which the group walks - and the weather!

Leader: John S (07970 423 830 - walk day only).

Please register to let us know you plan to come - and to be notified of last minute cancellation/transport changes etc.

Registration - via Eventbrite only - opens Sun 30 July at 09.00 and closes Frid 4 August at 18.30.

Eventbrite link - register here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tunbridge-wells-circular-walk-tickets-638188347527

 

Saturday, 5 August 2023
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58442 39204
Nearest postcode:
TN1 1BT
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Start time:
10:05 am

Tunbridge Wells Station, Kent

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