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Tonbridge & Malling Group

A Ramblers group with walks of about 4 - 6 miles. We explore the beautiful Kent countryside from within the Tonbridge and Malling area and, occasionally, further afield.

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Overview

A rural, circular walk starting at Penshurst Place, walking through the village of Penshurst, then through fields, woodland and a vineyard. The final section of the walk is through the parkland of Penshurst estate and passes Penshurst Church. Some walking along quiet lanes. Beautiful rural views.

Please note that if you are travelling from the Tonbridge direction, that Bordyke is CLOSED from 24 July and you will need to find an alternative route.

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.8km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The Porcupine Pantry café opens at 9am, so you can have breakfast or coffee before the start of the walk if you wish.  Gift shop and plants available.

Cafe at Penshurst Place, or Leicester Arms pub in Penshurst village at the end.

Nibble break in vineyard.  Yewtree Wood can be muddy.  Five stiles, many gates, 2 slopes up.  

Please: arrive 10 mins before the start of the walk to sign in and hear the walk briefing, check the grading of the walk to ensure the walk is the right level for you and allow the walk leader to set the pace for the enjoyment of all walkers.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52989 43966
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8DG
what3words:
retire.energetic.orange
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park (free) outside the Porcupine Pantry cafe at Penshurst Place.

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