This walk has been cancelled

Severe river flooding. Parts of the route are impassable

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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster 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

Joint with Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Group.

9 miles, moderate to leisurely pace, undulating hills, woodland, field paths, 3 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 café. 

Meet at Hever station at 10.50.

Travel: London Bridge 10.07/East Croydon 10.21 - Uckfield train; Or Victoria 09.54/Clapham Junction 10.00/East Croydon 10.10 - Hastings train - changing at East Croydon to 10.21 Uckfield train arr 10.49.

Ticket/Fare: Buy Day Return - any journey permitted - to Leigh (Kent). About £21 (before any discounts). Freedom Pass holders buy from East Croydon.

Finish: It is hoped that the walk will finish at around 4.15.

Leader: Charmian Green, 020 7564 8136  (07752 547 696 on day of walk only).

 

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 46509 44547
Nearest postcode:
TN8 7ER
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Start time:
10:50 am

Hever Station, Kent

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 54557 46188
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8RU
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Leigh (Kent) Station

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