Kent Forest Trail - Saturday 27 September

Join us as we explore a route of outstanding beauty across orchards, woods, and picture postcard villages in Kent. Our trail will take us through scenic Cobham Park, once walked by Charles Dickens who lived nearby.

From there we will cross the North Downs, hiking through the area's magnificent forests. The trail will take us as far as the mysterious lost village of Dode, abandoned in the 14th century.

On our way back we will stop by picturesque Holly Hill, the highest point of the walk. And then we will finish with an exploration of a vineyard that is one of the country's largest.

Meeting place: London Victoria train station - inside the station, near Oliver Bonas (No. 51). It is not far from platforms 10 and 11. https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7f9eXZybtdNWqJ00in4YMD/8d957af1a5c4b5933704001cdae01271/CCS0723844574-001_London_Victoria_Station_Map_2023v1.pdf

Meeting time: 10.00 AM (for 10.42 train)

Price: £5. London-Sole Street rail fare is £13.13 return - one third off for railcard users or Group Save (you can team up for a minimum of three people for this on the day.)

Distance: 16 kms/10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (you need to be reasonably fit to participate in this activity)

Expected return in London: 7PM (please commit yourself for a full day)

Things to bring: water, packed lunch, waterproof clothing, hiking boots