We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A leisurely circular walk in the Kent countryside from Higham station to Higham village and Gad's Hill. The walk takes us uphill past oast houses and farms with spectacular views of the Thames Estuary. This area inspired some of Dickens' novels including Our Mutual Friend, Great Expectations and a Tale of Two Cities. We visit Gad's Hill Place where Charles Dickens lived and died. We will eat our picnic lunches at Gad's Hill before a private tour of the house (cost £9.50 per person including refreshments) - limit 24 participants. After the tour, we'll continue our circular walk enjoying views across the Thames Estuary and visit the old parish church of St Mary's Higham. From there it's a short walk back to the station.
Booking required and limited to 24 people. Payment in cash on the day.
Higham (Kent) station is on the train line between Dartford and Rainham (Kent). There are several routes to get to Higham. Take the Elizabeth Line to Abbey Wood and change there for the Rainham train (arriving at Higham at 11:23). Alternatively, catch the Dartford train at Canon Street/London Bridge then change at Dartford onto the Rainham train (arriving at Higham at 11:23).
Higham station on platform
