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Rother Group

We are the Rother Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Starting from Penshurst Place, located on the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald and on the confluence of the river Medway and Eden. Walking up the valley up Smart Hill, through vineyards we arrive at the beautiful and best preserved Tudor village in all Kent. 
We return to Penshurst through the estate to the ancestral home of the Sidney family.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
240m / 787ft
Type:
circular

The large car park at Penshurst is Free with refreshments and toilets. Also refreshments and toilets at Chiddingstone.

Dogs on lead most of the time.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52985 44052
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8DG
what3words:
award.pens.wicked
Start time:
10:00 am

Drive into Penshurst Place and in grass car park head diagonally to far side to trees and Porcupine cafe area.

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