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North West Kent Group

We are the North West Kent Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Starts at Groombridge car park opposite the post office.  EX135.  Alternatively park on the street.  Enjoy the rolling hills of the High Weald following the Sussex Border path from Groombridge to Hartfield. (Winnie the Pooh country!).  Lunch in Withyham - the Dorset Arms - or bring sandwiches and eat in the grounds of St Michaels and All Angels Church (the burial place of Vita Sackville-West -and many other Sackvilles).  Then continue through Buckhurst Park then the High Weald Landscape trail back towards Groombridge.  Good views and lots of interest throughout.
About 11 miles and moderately hilly - about 950 feet of ascent/descent. May shorten depending on the weather! Be prepared for mud and whatever else January may throw at us! 

Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.9km / 11.1mi
Ascent:
283.2m / 929ft
Type:
circular

There’s no need to book if you want to come on this walk.  Just turn up on the day.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53114 37271
Nearest postcode:
TN3 9QY
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flashback.league.swoop
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park opposite the post office. Or park on the street.

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