We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Pre-registration preferred **
A relaxed 8 mile linear walk by wooded pathways and the margin of a few fields.
Typical Wealden landscape - and muddy in places during wet spells.
Route: from Cowden north through Bilton's Gill and Hoath Corner to Chiddingstone; then along the Eden Valley Path to Hever, passing Hever Castle and maybe, train times permitting, a drink at the King Henry VIII pub in Hever village before the return journey.
Lunch Stop: Picnic lunch in Chiddingstone with possible quick refreshments at NT Tea Shop if time permits - but please bring food with you as this is Easter Saturday and likely to be very busy. Toilets may be available.
About 4 hours walking.
Meet at Cowden Station at 10.55 (no toilets).
Finish at Hever Station (hourly service).
Travel: London Bridge 10.07/East Croydon 10.22 - direct Uckfield train - arr Cowden at 10.53. Or - Victoria 09.54/Clapham Junction 10.01 - Ore train - changing at East Croydon to 10.22 - Uckfield train - arr Cowden 10.53.
Ticket/Fare: Off-Peak Day Return to Cowden £16.20/Railcard £10.65/SRC+FP £6.90.
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 24 Mar at 09.00 and closes Frid 29 Mar at 18.30.
Eventbrite registration - use web link below
Cowden Station, Kent
Hever Station, Kent
