About us
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.
Upcoming events
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Paul L's Speldhurst Circular (6.6 miles)
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, GBMeeting in Front of Speldhurst Church, this is a circular walk, largely to the West of Speldhurst through Bullingstone and Poundsbridge, with a mix of woodland and open fields - and almost certain to be muddy in places!
The walk isnt long enough for a stop but the George and Dragon pub is directly opposite the start point, for post walk refreshments and/or lunch if desired!Subject to walk leaders approval we 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.
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).12 attendees
Hadlow to West Peckham: Views, Villages and Valley Orchards (12 miles)
Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Tonbridge, GBWe start at Hadlow College and head north towards Oxenhoath up to the first high point of the walk and join the Wealdway for fine views south. We then head due east through the picturesque West Peckham before ascending again to East Peckham church. We then descend down to Roydon Hall via a detour to see the ruins of the grand entrance gates of Mereworth Castle. Our return route to Hadlow is much flatter as we traverse the orchards of the Medway Valley. Look out for Hadlow Tower to guide us home!
We will be having a picnic lunch en route so please bring suitable snacks. It will also be muddy along the Medway Valley so wear suitable footwear.Subject to walk leaders approval we 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.
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).25 attendees
A21 Part 1 - Chelsfield to Sevenoaks (Linear, 11.5 miles)
Chelsfield Railway Station, Warren Road, BR69DW, GBThe A21 bisects the heart of our West Kent walking group's territory and this is the first in a series of walks to follow the course of the A21 all the way to its end point in Hastings. Don't worry - we won't be walking down the central reservation - but instead criss-crossing the route to explore the surrounding beautiful countryside.
The first stage is from Chelsfield to Sevenoaks. Starting from Chelsfield station, we quickly make our first crossing of the A21 before heading up the North Downs to our lunch stop at the Coolings Lifestyle cafe. After lunch, it is all downhill with great views of the A21 (plus the picturesque North Downs!). We pass Chevening House and then on to Chipstead, finally finishing at Sevenoaks station, with the option to visit a nearby pub.
This is a linear walk, linked by the train line from Chelsfield station to Sevenoaks station. There is a frequent service between the two, taking c.15 minutes and costing £3.20.
For those not arriving by public transport, Chelsfield station has a car park, but there are plenty of free parking spaces nearby.Subject to walk leaders approval we 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.
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).4 attendees
Paul L's Chiddingstone Circular (7.5 miles)
Chiddingstone, (between Hever and Penshurst), TN8 7AG, GBThis is a clockwise circular walk, heading North towards Bough Beech Reservoir, then East towards Charcott, then South passing Penshurst station. This is a fairly flat walk though there are a few stiles and of course some Eden Valley mud.
We may pause for a snack/photo opp at the reservoir sailing club, depending on the weather. There are no formal stops en route, however there are post walk options of the Castle Inn (food and drink) or the Tulip Tree cafe next door (coffee and cake).Subject to walk leaders approval we 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.
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).8 attendees
Past events
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