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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

Penshurst circular walk via Bough Beech Reservoir and Chiddingstone castle. 

 

This walk starts through farmland (possible muddy path) with some woodland in between. The trails then leads to a viewpoint over Bough Beech Reservoir. After a short loop around the reservoir the walk comes to the lunch option at the Four Elms village. After lunch the path cross river Eden (lets hope its not flooded) and, makes its way to the picturesque village Chiddingstone and the castle. A short final leg takes us back across farmland to Penshurst station.

Its a moderate walk aimed at the pace of 2-3 miles per hour. Must have waterproof hiking boots.

 Pease bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 1 February 2025
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
11:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Buy return tickets to Penshurst

Catch train from London Charing cross @10:04 arriving at Penshurst @11:09 with one change at Tonbridge station. 
 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 51980 46489
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8JD
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Start time:
11:10 am

Penshurst 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