A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown
Details
On the 20th of July we will be strolling from the delightful village of Cobham to visit the surrounding villages. The walk will start at Cobham Car Park just off the Street. From the car park we will make our way through the village of Cobham, a place both Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys knew well. We will make our way past Cobham Hall and the Darnley Mausoleum. From there using the Weald Way and the North Downs Way we will make our way to the outskirts of Halling and onto Luddesdown then back to Cobham. On our walk we will pass through vineyards, see sights of the Medway and walk through meadows and forests. Along the way we will hear tales of: father/son trips gone drastically wrong, a cricketing institution created out of failure and a building that the Archbishop of Canterbury thought was far too pagan.
📅 Date: 20th July 2025
💷 Cost: £7 per person
⏰ Meeting Time: 09:15 for 09:30 start
📍 Meeting Location: The Street Cobham car park is behind the Primary School DA12 3BN
🅿️ Car Parking Charges: Not included.
🌄 Terrain: We will be ascending the North Downs so it will get quite hilly in places.
📏 Distance: Approximately 12.5 km (7.82miles)
🔁🚶♀️ Walk Type: Circular
⏳ Walking Time: 4.5 hours walking with a lunch stop
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✋ Leader: Ben
⚠️ Important: The walk starts promptly on time. If you're running a bit behind schedule, give us a call to inform us (you'll find our number on your booking confirmation if you've booked through the website, or message Ian Henderson via MeetUp).
🐾 Friendly dogs are welcome! Please ensure that all the dogs joining us will need to remain on the lead at all times during the walk.The owner is fully responsible for their furry friend.
🎒 Before hitting the trail, make sure to pack:
🥿 A. Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
🧥 B. A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
💧 C. Drinking water and a snack
💊 D. Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
👕 E. Suitable walking attire
❗ IMPORTANT
🚫 Please do not attend if you have any COVID symptoms.
📸 We take photos on our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you don't want to be included, let us know on the day.
🔄 Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 4 days before the event will receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.
A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown