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Ashford (Kent) Group

We are the Ashford Ramblers and are of of 13 groups in Kent, that help to promote the benefits of walking with others in the county.

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Overview

This is a 6.5 mile evening walk to savour, starting from Wye Downs National Nature Reserve, that heads across Crundale Downs. It is an undulating route but for a short one, be prepared for steady ascent throughout, plus one very steep descent. It also passes along woodland paths, bridleways and byways, also briefly on quiet country lanes.  

We set off into the Nature Reserve at Broad Downs that overlooks the Devil's Kneading Trough to emerge onto Coldharbour Road to pass beside Coombe Manor. We swing left through woodland making our way across to Crundale church via a track, before going steeply downhill upon reaching the edge of Viney's Wood.

The circuit takes the group along a lane, to soon take a path through Warren Wood and over to the crest of the downs to join the North Downs Way above Wye Crown. The views along this stretch of the chalk scarp are stunning en route back to our start point.

Dogs welcome, but on a short lead when required.

Walk leader is Kevin Hall 

Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Start time:
6:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
216.4m / 710ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 07940 45340
Nearest postcode:
TN25 5HE
what3words:
deny.blanking.drags
Start time:
6:15 pm

We will use the main car park at Wye Nature Reserve, which is located on Coldharbour Lane, between Wye & Hastingleigh. This is situated above the Devils Kneading Trough at the brow of the hill, just beyond Crown Lodge if approaching from Wye.

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