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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

This varied walk takes in a low-lying area of parkland, farm fields, paddocks, orchards and a country park of historical interest in the Medway Valley around Tonbridge This includes the chance to visit a unique church because its twelve stained glass windows were all designed by the great 20 C Russian artist, Marc Chagall. The remainder of the afternoon is a loop through Haysden Country Park to the west of the town, a popular recreational area alongside the River Medway with large fishing and sailing lakes created after sand and gravel extraction ceased.

No drop outs due to infrequent bus service but walk can be shortened at Haysden Country Park. 

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Train: London Charing Cross 09:43: London Bridge 09:54; Orpington 10:10; arrive Tonbridge 10:29.

Lunch: Picnic lunch, possible drinks at local pub.

Toilet: use on train and station but limited afterwards.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58792 45981
Nearest postcode:
TN9 2BB
what3words:
payer.star.slowly
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the ticket office

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