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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

A fast paced walk through the rolling hills, woodland and occasional ancient rocks in the Weald to the east and south of Royal Tunbridge Wells. We may also see heritage diesel or steam trains go past on the Spa Valley Railway. It is not an especially hilly walk, with a total ascent of just over 500 metres.

Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. The lunch stop will be just after the halfway point where there is a toilet (and possibly a small pop-up drinks stand), and there will be a pub stop at around two thirds distance. Plenty of pubs to choose from in the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells town centre at the end, there is also The Ivy for anyone wishing to spend a small fortune!

Travel: Take the 09:15 from London Charing Cross (Waterloo East 09:18, London Bridge 09:24), arrive at Tunbidge Wells 10:08.

Buy a return to Tunbridge Wells.

Meet just outside the station entrance on platform 1 - opposite The Range.

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
32.2km / 20.0mi
Ascent:
535m / 1755ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58442 39204
Nearest postcode:
TN1 1BT
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Start time:
10:15 am

Tunbridge Wells 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