What we’re about
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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Tales From The Shire
Lower Castle Field Car Park, 5 The Slade, Tonbridge, GBLeisurely 6.9miles/11.1km Ascent: 185ft/ 56.4m Circular
A nostalgic trip round Hildenborough and its surrounding countryside, exploring the people and places that have contributed to the history of the village. There will be a short stop at Ridings Cafe for those who want tea/coffee and/or cake or you can walk just along the road to the Half Moon for a more lively beverage.
https://www.walktonbridge.co.uk/thewalks/walk-9-tales-from-the-shire
Well behaved dogs are welcome although they will have to be on leads through the fields with livestock. No extendable leads please.
There is a small amount of walking on roads.Notes: Parking in Tonbridge can be expensive but there is free parking at Longmead car park, approximately 1 mile away if you fancy a longer walk! Or you can get the train, the station is only 10 minutes away.
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 attendees
Beaver Supermoon Walk
Upper Green Road , Shipbourne, TN11 9PE, Tonbridge, GB6 miles Strenuous circular.Strenuous classification based on this is a night walk, not length or difficulty.
A circular 6 mile night walk around Shipbourne and Underirver to observe the second supermoon of 2025, the Beaver moon.
Please bring torch and wear walking boots with ankle support
No dogs please, as bonfire night we may also see a few fireworks!
Join us for a drink at the Chaser Inn afterwards.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).
14 attendees
The Delights of Aylesford!
The Friars Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, GBModerate 9.5miles/15.3km Ascent: 1000ft/ 304.8m Circular
Setting off from The Friars- Aylesford Priory we will walk through Burham village, Eccles, Blue Bell hill and return via Cobtree manor park, crossing the river at the Malta Inn and returning back to the Priory.
This is a 9.5mile moderate walk taking in some wonderful highlights including, Ayelsfords Sewage works, some lovely graffiti clad walls, a motorway bridge and an industrial estate to name but a few!
But I am sure we will see some views inbetween!
A Picnic lunch at the top of Blue Bell hill to reward us for the climb up!
Hopefully no rain but at least half of this walk is on gravel walking paths so shouldn't be too bad.Parking at the Friars is £2, there are toilets and excellent Cafe facilities.
Additional toilets and cafe facilities at Cobtree Park about two thirds of the way through the walk.
Optional Pub visit a short car trip back into the village after.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.
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 attendees
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