Name: Westerham & Ide Hill Short Loop
Start: 2025-11-23T09:30:00Z
End: 2025-11-23T14:00:00Z
Location: Westerham Car Park

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# 🍂 Autumn Views and Woodland Trails: Circular Walk from Westerham

### 📝 A quick intro

Join us on **Sunday 23rd November** for a slightly shorter but still rewarding loop hike through the **Kent Downs National Landscape**. Starting and ending in **Westerham**, this \~11.8 km (\~7.3 mile) circular route blends sweeping views, peaceful woodland, and gently rolling countryside.
The walk includes some steady climbs and descents as we pass through **Ide Hill** and surrounding ridgelines, with fantastic viewpoints overlooking the **Weald** and into rural Kent. Expect a rich mix of scenery and a satisfying half-day hike perfect for late autumn.

### ✨ Highlights:

* 🌄 Gorgeous views from Ide Hill ridgelines
* 🍁 Autumn woodland and peaceful trails
* 🌿 Classic Kent countryside atmosphere
* 🏡 Westerham’s charm at the start and finish

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## 📅 Schedule

* 📆 **Date:** 23 November 2025
* ⏰ **Meet and Start Time:** 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
* 🚶 **Walking time:** 3–4 hrs (incl. lunch break)
* 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **Staff Member:** Rachel Stockey

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## 📍 Location

* 🅿️ **Meeting point:** Westerham – Darent Car Park: 6 Hollingworth Way, Westerham TN16 1BS
* 🗺️ **what3words:** ///memo.joke.jukebox
* 💰 **Car Parking:** Charges not included

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## 🗺️ Route

* 🥾 **Terrain:** Expect muddy or uneven sections after rain
* 📏 **Distance:** Approximately 11.8 km (7.3 miles)
* 🔄 **Walk Type:** Circular
* ⚖️ **Difficulty:** Moderate
* ⛰️ **Elevation Gain/Loss:** Moderate hills

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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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## ℹ️ 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. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.

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