A Ramblers group with walks of about 4 - 6 miles. We explore the beautiful Kent countryside from within the Tonbridge and Malling area and, occasionally, further afield.
Nicola B.
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Do join us for this walk starting from The Friars at Aylesford, the first Carmelite priory in Britain, founded in the 13th century.
Leaving Aylesford, we’ll follow farm paths and quiet roads to join the North Downs Way near Little Kit’s Coty House. Then it’s a fairly steep climb to Kit’s Coty burial chamber, where we’ll take a break by the ancient stones. We return to Aylesford alongside Kit’s Coty vineyard whose lime-rich chalk soil and micro-climate generate premium wines for Chapel Down.
Very few stiles (number of stiles to be confirmed one week before the walk)
Although the walk is suitable for dogs on short leads, only assistance dogs are welcome in the grounds of The Friars. Walking your dog from the car park to the public footpaths is OK.
Non-members are welcome to join this walk as one of their three free Ramblers taster walks. Please contact the walk leader beforehand to check that the walk is suitable for you.
Refreshments after the walk are available at The Friars tea room until 15.30, and in nearby pubs. The Priory chapels are open to visitors until 16.00 and the gardens until 17.30.
Toilets at The Friars.
Meet by the tea room at The Friars, Aylesford ME20 7BY. There are two car parks in the grounds. Parking is free and a £2 donation is requested. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk to register and to hear the walk briefing.
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