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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Chiddingstone, Hever and Markbeech Circular 6.5 miles, moderate
Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AD, GBExpect varied terrain as you meander through ancient woodlands, open fields, and quiet country lanes. We will pass through the picturesque Chiddingstone Village, a well-preserved Tudor settlement with historic timber-framed properties. The route also offers classic views of the High Weald's rolling hills and provides opportunities for wildlife spotting. We start from the carpark at Chiddingstone Castle and head out through the Natonal Trust with fine views to Hill Hoath. From here we pick up the Eden Valley Walk towards Hever Village and then south to the high point at Markbeech. Its then a lovely return via woods to Chiddingstone.
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).30 attendees
Cowden The 39 Steps, 5.9 miles, moderate
Cowden Church,, Church Street, Cowden, Kent, TN8 7JE, Cowden, GBSir John Mills once lived at Sussex Farmhouse near Cowden and played Scudder in the 1978 film version of John Buchan’s The Thirty-Nine Steps, hence the title of the walk.
We head past St Mary Magdalene Church and through the Church Yard along the Sussex Border. When Sussex Farmhouse comes into view, we cross Kent Water into the grounds of the Estate heading uphill in the direction of Hethe. After passing Holywych Farm and The Moat we cross the Uckfield Line, then uphill through Sandfield Farm where there are fine views to the South. After passing Rickwoods Farm and Cowden Station we take the path to Pyle Gate Farm, then South back to Cowden.
Optional drink at The Fountain.
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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