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We are a friendly, upbeat walking group with members typically aged 30s-60s, providing a mixed programme of walks every weekend, as well as social events, weekends away, and other activities.
We are part of the national Ramblers, so for a one off yearly fee of £43.00 you can come along to any of our events. We hope that once you have walked with us a few times you will be tempted to join us as a member of the West Kent Walking Group
**For general enquires about the group contact us by email at: enquires_wkwg@outlook.com**
You can get full membership of the group by joining the Ramblers' Association at: Join the Ramblers ( when asked to choose group select West Kent Walking Group). By becoming a full member, you'll get to hear first about weekends away, meals out, extra events for Ramblers Members that aren't on the Meetup programme, plus you'll get a 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoor stores, 5% off at Cottages4you, a discount on HF walking holidays, as well as a quarterly Ramblers mag, and full online access to the Ramblers database of walks across the country.
Check out our group website at: http://www.westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk/ and our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/westkentwalking.
Eventi futuri
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Farnborough Village - Cudham - Downe Circular, 9 miles, moderate
Church Road, Farnborough, GB9 mile circular walk from Farnborough Village to Cudham then Single Street, Luxted, Downe and back to Farnborough Village, taking in part of High Elms Country Park and several picturesque woods and fields with a few steep uphill / downhills as we criss-cross local valleys. Bring a picnic lunch for midway and we’ll probably also stop for refreshments at one of the two pubs and a cafe in Downe on the way back.
Please meet at 10:15 to leave at 10:30 prompt from the triangular traffic island in the middle of Farnborough Village at junction of High Street and Church Road BR6 7DB, returning by 15:30. Free parking on nearby residential roads but beware of metered parking by shops on high street and please avoid the small, well-used church car park.
This area is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone so consider car-sharing if your jalopy isn’t ULEZ compliant. Alternatively, the frequent 358 Bus service stops near the start/finish point as it runs between Orpington and Bromley South rail stations (then continues via Beckenham to Crystal Palace).
Subject to walk leaders approval we do allow well behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk.
NB: There is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers Assoc. members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.Ramblers members are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend - just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website
Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).20 partecipanti
Lamberhurst Loop via Scotney Castle
Lamberhurst Memorial Hall, The Broadway, TN3 8DB, Lamberhurst, GBModerate 9miles/14.5km circular
A scenic walk around the surrounds of Lamberhurst including a stop for lunch after mile 5 at historic Scotney with a tea (and cake) shop attached. It is advertised as a ruined medieval castle with Victorian mansion, rolling parkland, ancient woodlands and picturesque garden. Romance, drama and nature? That's for you to discover....
There is likely to be some mud in the woods and fields and the route includes some moderate hills.
There are public toilets at the start and finish point behind the village hall as well as at Scotney.
The pace is aimed at 2.5 - 3 mph so you should bear in mind your health and level of fitness when considering this walk.
Dogs are welcome but should be kept on a lead when passing through fields with livestock and on the few country lanes we traverse.
Please note that there is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.
Members of the Ramblers Association are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also to keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).22 partecipanti
Westerham, Emmetts and Chartwell Loop
Westerham Main Car Park, Westerham, TN16 1DD, GBModerate 8.5 miles/13.7km, 1247ft/380m circular
Say farewell to 2025 with this New Year's Eve loop around Westerham taking in the two beautiful National Trust properties at Emmetts Garden and Chartwell.
Starting from the main Westerham public car park, we head out across Hosey Common, up Toy's Hill to Emmett's Garden and a mid-morning coffee stop. After taking the views of the gardens and the surrounding countryside, we head back across the valley to Winston Churchill's home at Chartwell for our lunch stop (and more coffee!). Finally we head back to Westerham with the chance for an early New Year's celebratory drink.
Dogs only permitted if kept on a short lead at all times.
Please note that there is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.
Members of the Ramblers Association are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also to keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).30 partecipanti
Peter D - Shoreham and Otford walk - New Year's day
Shoreham (Kent) rail station, Shoreham Road, TN14 7RT, GBModerate 5.6miles/ 9km, Ascent - 559ft/ 170.4m circular
A walk to Shoreham cross. (Just under 1 mile from start point)
Then a walk to Twitton where there will be a pub stop for drinks only. (3 miles from start point)
Walk then continues onto Otford village (Just over 4 miles from start point) then a walk back to Shoreham.
Optional pub stop at the end of the walk.
One big uphill climb with a slower downhill walk before pub stop. Walk relatively flat after pub stop.
Subject to walk leaders approval we do allow well behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk.
NB: There is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers Assoc. members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change. Ramblers members are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend - just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website
Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).7 partecipanti
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