Something different from Shipbourne

6.1 miles/ 9.8km Ascent: 487ft/148.4m Moderate Circular

Type: circularLeaving Shipbourne Common and passing St Giles' church, we head across the field towards the Hildenborough Road where we cross to follow more footpaths through a mix of woods and open fields. Passing the few houses of Tinley Lodge, we eventually cross the A227 into Dene Park. This is a beautiful forest of 250 acres. We remain in the forest for long enough to enjoy the peace and calm surroundings before we head out into open fields and down towards the Bourne River and the fish farm. Continuing on pass the back of the Kentish Rifleman pub, we enter Fairlawne Estate, passing Home Farm on our return to Shipboune.

Note the start time, this is in the hope that the parking will be relatively free.

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).