This walk has been cancelled

The Rivers Rother and Eden are flooded making the footpaths impassable.

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Hammersmith & Wandsworth Group

We are the Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

9 miles, moderate to leisurely pace, undulating hills, woodland, field paths, three lovely villages, 2 castles, may be muddy in places.
Route: From Hever along Eden Valley Walk, Chiddingstone, across fields to Penshurst and its park, River Medway, Leigh.
Drop out points: None.
Food: lunch at Chiddingstone, picnic in churchyard or very nice cafe.
Travel: 10.07 London Bridge, 10.22 East Croydon (alternatively 10.01 from Clapham Junction and change at East Croydon for the 10.22), arriving Hever at 10.49.
Ticket: Buy a day return any journey permitted to Leigh, about £21 (before any discounts).

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

A joint walk with the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Group.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 46509 44547
Nearest postcode:
TN8 7ER
what3words:
sing.rally.august
Start time:
10:50 am

Meet at Hever Railway Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 54557 46188
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8RU
what3words:
this.stores.solid
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

Finish at Leigh Railway Station, Kent.

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