Barming Countryside Loop

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### 🌾 Midweek Meadows – A Gentle Countryside Loop from Barming

📌 A quick intro
Join us on 📅 Wednesday 24th September for a peaceful countryside walk from 🚉 Barming Station, exploring the rolling landscapes and open farmland west of Maidstone.
This 🚶 12.4 km circular hike offers a mix of 🌳 woodland trails, 🌾 field edges, and 🚜 quiet rural lanes — perfect for midweek movement and fresh air. The route keeps to relatively gentle terrain, making it great for walkers of all experience levels who want a relaxed but satisfying outing.
We’ll pass through Kentish fields, tree-lined paths, and possibly even catch glimpses of the Medway Valley. Expect a sociable pace, varied scenery, and plenty of space to stretch your legs.

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### ✨ Highlights:

• 🌿 Tranquil farmland and wooded sections
• 🍂 Classic Kent countryside feel without major hills
• 🚆 Easy train access and a complete loop back to the station

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### 🗓️ The details

• 📅 Date: 24 September 2025
• 🕙 Meet and Start Time: 10:00 meet for 10:15 am start
• ⏳ Walking time: 4 hrs (incl. lunch break)
• 👣 Staff Member: Rachel Stockey

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### 📍 Location

• 📌 Meeting point: Barming station, Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS
• 🗺️ what3words: `///atransit.closes.teach`
• 🚗 Car Parking: Charges not included

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### 🛤️ Route

• 🌿 Terrain: Some field crossings may be muddy depending on weather
• 📏 Distance: Approximately 12.4 km (7.7 miles)
• 🔁 Walk Type: Circular
• 💬 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• 📉 Elevation Gain/Loss: Flat to gentle (minimal elevation)

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### 🎒 Your kit list

• 🥾 Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
• 🧥 A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
• 🥤 Drinking water and a packed lunch
• 💊 Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
• 👕 Suitable walking attire

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### ⚠️ Important notes

• 🐾 We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
• 📸 We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
• 🔁 Cancellation policy: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days will receive a credit available to use within 90 days.