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Tonbridge & Malling Group

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.

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Overview

This walk is around Leybourne Lakes,woods and a small section of River Medway. Mainly on well maintained footpaths but could be muddy by the river. Leybourne lakes is an area created from disused gravel pits. It is popular with families,cyclists,walkers, water sports enthusiasts and fisherman. It covers 230 acres.

Thursday, 6 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

Parking is in the Country Park Car Park ME20 6JA. It costs £3.50 for 2-4 hours or £5 for over four hours. Pay by card or yourparkingspace app or autopay. Toilet facilities in car park and dog friendly cafe after walk or drive to local pub.

The walk is mainly flat on well maintained paths but there are some muddy tracks near river. Two stiles over railway.

Walk starts at 10.am and will take about 2 hours including nibble break.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 69639 60260
Nearest postcode:
ME20 6JA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Leybourne Lakes Country Park ,Snodland, Aylesford Kent ME20 6JA

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