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West Kent Walking Group

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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From The Plough we head along Ford Manor Road joining the drive to Greathed Manor. At Dairy House Farm we head South through Dairy Wood climbing to Burn Pit Farm. We join the private road to Dry Hill Farm with views to the Chart Hills and the North Downs beyond. At Dry Hill Farm we join the Vanguard Way and head downhill passing through the Old Plantation until we reach Starborough Castle and Starborough Manor. Here we leave the Vanguard Way heading West to Starborough Farm and then Southwest back to The Plough.

Optional drink in The Plough

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
6:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
124.7m / 409ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 40569 42756
Nearest postcode:
RH7 6PR
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Start time:
6:15 pm

Outside The Plough Inn. Parking in street either Plough Road or Ford Manor Road.

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