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Ashford (Kent) Group

We are the Ashford Ramblers and are of of 13 groups in Kent, that help to promote the benefits of walking with others in the county.

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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
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Overview

This is a 13-mile gently undulating walk from picturesque Tenterden, which stands on the edge of the Weald, overlooking the valley of the River Rother, which makes an ideal location to commence a walk.

Our route takes us from the town, heading in a southerly direction, across tracks, fields and open pasture towards Ashenden. Following the banks of the Reading Sewer, we then make our way past a couple of pumping stations, to arrive at Potmans Heath, to continue through to Wittersham, where we will stop for our picnic lunch stop at the village church.

After our short break, we join the High Weald Landscape Trail, which overall is a 90-mile route from Horsham to Rye. We follow this long-distance route for all of the remainder of our walk back to Tenterden, highlights incude the National Trust owned Smallhythe Place.

On arrival back at Tenterden, there are a selection of pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, for those wishing to indulge in some post walk refreshment.

Walk leader is Colin Sefton

 

Sunday, 21 July 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
161.5m / 530ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 88185 33126
Nearest postcode:
TN30 6LA
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet in Bridewell Lane Car Park (free on Sundays), other free parking options available in other car parks or High Street,

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