Village Information
Wrotham Ramblers
With Tonbridge and Malling Ramblers, you’ll find yourself in good company – whether you enjoy walking in a group, want to get involved in protecting and maintaining our local footpaths, or if you just want to explore Ramblers walking routes or to support Britain’s national walking charity.
Tonbridge and Malling Ramblers relies on volunteers from among its 250-strong membership to devise and lead walks, to monitor the condition of our local footpaths, and to carry out footpath maintenance. Volunteer members also manage our website, publicity, social activities, walks programme and the general running of the group.
Sunday walks are popular throughout the year; usually attracting 20-30 people. We usually finish the walk near a pub where walkers are welcome. There will always be a walk leader to manage the route and the pace of the walk, with the help of a member staying at the back of the group to act as ‘back marker’ when needed. Around 20 people regularly turn out for our mid-week walks, again finishing at a pub where lunch is usually available.
It’s not all about walking and footpath protection; there’s a social side too! Christmas lunch at a local venue and short-break UK walking holidays in Spring and in Autumn.
If you’re thinking about joining Ramblers and would like to walk in and around Tonbridge and Malling, then visit their website for more information https://www.tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk/about/about-us.html
March
- Sunday, 1st, 10am at Park along Old London Rd, Wrotham, Trosley Trot, 5.5mi / 8.9km
- Sunday, 8th, 10am at From Tonbridge follow the B2027 through Leigh towards Chiddingstone Causeway and turn left just before the church and the Little Brown Jug. Continue to Moorden Oast then turn sharp right into Station Hill and park along the road near the station. Use What3words to be sure., In search of LBJs, 6mi / 9.7km
- Thursday, 12th, 10am at Next to cafe in car park at Trosley Country Park, Coldrum Trail from Trosley Country Park, 6.2mi / 10km, Contact Celia H., 07484108738
- Sunday, 15th, 10am at Meet at Teston Road (free) care park, Offham, ME19 5PE. Additional parking in Pepingstraw Close. PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE WALK TO REGISTER AND TO HEAR THE WALK BRIEFING., Lost and Found walk from Offham, 5.7mi / 9.2km, Contact Nicola B., 07709334871
- Thursday, 19th, 10am at Three Horse shoes pub, Main Road Knockholt, TN14 7LD, Knockholt to Chevening Circular, 5mi / 8km, Contact Robin A., 07765246173
- Sunday, 22nd, 10am at Park around the village green in Leigh, near Tonbridge. We will meet outside the school gates on the green., An early Spring walk in Leigh, 5.5mi / 8.9km, Contact Sallyanne C., 07554 433692
- Thursday, 26th, 10am at Meet in Village car park behind the church or park in village considerately., Birling stroll, 5.5mi / 8.9km, Contact Simon P., 07732472912
- Sunday, 29th, 10am at We can use The George pub car park if you are staying for a drink or lunch. Otherwise park tidily on the roads around the village., Trottiscliffe & Wrotham Circular, 5.5mi / 8.9km
April
| Wednesday 1 April | National Walking Day! Circular walk from Southborough Common to Bidborough Ridge with great views north, then down to Haysden and back. Moderate difficulty. | 5.5 miles
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| Sunday 5 April |
Circular walk from Otford up and along the Darent Valley towards Shoreham Cross. This calm landscape was a source of inspiration for the 19th century local painter Samuel Palmer. Moderate difficulty. | 5 miles |
| Thursday 9 April |
Circular walk from Leeds village through King’s Wood and Broomfield. Return through the Leeds Castle estate and alongside the River Len, close to the moated castle. Moderate difficulty; two stiles; sections of wet mud. | 6 miles |
| Sunday 12 April |
Circular walk from Camer Park along the Wealdway to Luddesdown Church, through the Silverhand Estate vineyards. Some steep slopes and steps; six stiles; moderate difficulty. | 6.2 miles |
| Thursday 16 April |
Kemsing bluebell walk up onto the North Downs and through the woods to see the bluebells in full bloom. Moderate difficulty. | 5.5 miles |
| Sunday 19 April |
Circular walk from Penshurst Park across fields and some back roads via Moorden and Wellers Town. Some climbs. Moderate difficulty. | 6 miles |
| Sunday 26 April |
Circular rural walk through Appledore village, along the Royal Military Canal to Warehorne and Kenardington. Return via the Gusborne Estate vineyards, taking in sections of the Saxon Shore Way. Moderate difficulty. | 7.6 miles
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| Thursday 30 April |
Leisurely circular walk from Old Loose Hill past Boughton Manor and through woods towards Salt Farm. Return via the Loose Valley Conservation area, Hayle Park Nature Reserve and along the River Loose. | 6.2 miles |
| Walks usually start mid-morning. There’s a short half-way break (bring refreshments) and we usually finish near a pub. Most walks are dog-friendly (see website). | ||
For full details of all our future walks, see Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers on Facebook
or www.tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk.