Kent High Weald: woodland, villages and views across beautiful landscapes
Details
Join us for a Kent adventure through the distinctive landscapes of the High Weald. On this fairly long walk (27km), we’ll guide you through peaceful woodlands, open views and quaint villages, all with a touch of local history and folklore. Along the way, we’ll visit the setting for Pride and Prejudice, follow old smugglers’ paths, and take in some of the most impressive rock formations in the South East. We might even spot a steam train or two before finishing in the elegant Georgian Pantiles of Tunbridge Wells, where those who wish can round things off with a well-earned drink or bite to eat in a local pub.
SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)
Distance: 27km/16.5 miles
Ascent: 420 metres
Duration: 6.5 hours walking
Grade: Intermediate, largely flat along good paths, with one short ascent
COST AND LOGISTICS
Cost: £10
Start: 10.10am Tunbridge Wells Station
Finish: 6pm Tunbridge Wells Station / local pub
Recommended morning train from London
09:15 Dep: London Bridge
10:08 Arr: Tunbridge Wells
Recommended train ticket
Super Off-Peak Day Return to Tunbridge Wells
REVIEWS
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PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel costs
- Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
- PayPal fees
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)
- Suitable hiking shoes or boots
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water - 2 litres recommended
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
- Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
- Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
QUESTIONS
If you have any other questions, please check visit our FAQ page. If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.
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