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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 popular 13-mile walk from Wye, we previously did on 18th August 2024, and here is another opportunity to partake, as it makes the annual visit to Ashford Ramblers schedule.

We begin gently, leaving the village along the North Downs Way, heading in a westerly direction, to ascend through Soakham Downs and into King's Wood.

After making progress through the woodland, we proceed down a byway to soon pass through the delightful Jane Austen inspired Godmersham Park. Then, after crossing the busy A28, we ascend steadily uphill to the remote Crundale church, where our lunch stop will most likely take place.

Continuing below the brow of Crundale Downs, our route once again returns to the NDW to pass above Wye Crown. From there it is now downhill all the way, returning to Wye for a well deserved drink. The New Flying Horse is our pub of choice, so you are welcome to join us in whatever takes your fancy.

Walk leader is Steve Bourne

 

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 05388 46853
Nearest postcode:
TN25 5BP
what3words:
waltzed.whirlwind.districts
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet outside the village church of St Gregory & St Martin, road and car park available, with toilets and Co-op opposite start point.

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