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Overview

Starts at Penenden Heath car park.

 

 

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
196m / 643ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/church-heritage-record-thurnham-st-mary-the-virgin-606343

Taking paths north to Boxley, climbing up the North Downs Way over to Detling, (towards White Horse CP) and down to lunch at Thurnham Church (enclosed weblink) with ample seating within grounds.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77213 57327
Nearest postcode:
ME14 2DQ
what3words:
throw.send.tips
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park located off Sandy Lane, Penenden Heath Road, adjacent to children's play area and is free!

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE