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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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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
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Overview

Our first walk for 2025 is a figure of eight, 12 miler which starts from Benenden, and is another of the "walk in time" routes in the area. So there is the option for those who wish, to do the shorter option of only the first loop, as we return to Benenden after approximately 9 miles.

Our route starting from the church, overlooking the village green & cricket pitch, meanders through the countryside, as we make progress across to Cranbrook. Shortly after passing the very large church, we join the High Weald Landscape Trail, passing through farmland and then the posh Benenden School, returning to the village where our picnic lunch stop will be taken.

After our break there is a small loop to the south of the village, towards Iden Green, before heading into woodland and back to Benenden.

Walk leader is Colin Sefton

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 80866 32686
Nearest postcode:
TN17 4DL
what3words:
roost.shuttle.poses
Start time:
9:30 am

Roadside parking near church which overlooks the village green & cricket pitch

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