Chiddingstone circular walk- 17 miles moderate

Join us for a scenic 17-mile circular walk through the beautiful Kent countryside, starting and finishing in the historic market town of Edenbridge. This rewarding countryside route combines peaceful river paths, rolling farmland, and postcard-perfect villages.
Leaving Edenbridge, we follow sections of the Greensand Way and local public footpaths, gradually immersing ourselves in open fields, ancient woodland, and expansive rural views. The walk then leads us to the charming National Trust village of Chiddingstone — one of the most picturesque and well-preserved Tudor villages in the country.
Here, you’ll find timber-framed houses, a quaint village green, and the historic Chiddingstone Castle nearby. We’ll plan a suitable lunch stop in or around the village (pub or picnic depending on group preference and weather).
The return leg offers a different perspective of the countryside, with gentle climbs, tranquil lanes, and riverside stretches along the Eden Valley, bringing us full circle back to Edenbridge.
Walk details:
Distance: Approximately 17 miles (27 km)
Terrain: Mixed countryside paths, fields, woodland, and quiet lanes
Difficulty: Moderate (good level of fitness required)
Pace: Steady with planned rest and lunch stops
This is a social, friendly walk with a focus on enjoying the landscape and good company. Suitable for regular walkers comfortable with longer distances.

Meet outside Edenbridge town station

Outward travel: Get the 10:07 train from London Bridge to Edenbridge TOWN, arrives 10:45. Buy a day return ticket to Edenbridge Town, £10.55 with a railcard or groupsave.

Walk starts at 10:45 from Edenbridge Town station.
Walk ends at approx 18:00 at Edenbridge Town station.
Pub/Cafe stop for lunch. Bring a packed lunch

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
  https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
• Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list!

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
• Spare socks
• Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
• Yourself...
• ...and your camera!
• Cash for train ticket
• Cash for pub at the end of the walk?

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

Any questions, feel free to ask below or send a private message!