Hadlow to West Peckham: Views, Villages and Valley Orchards (12 miles)

We 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).