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
October
| Thursday 1 October | Circular walk from Birling Church to Holly Hill viewpoint and return via steep descent through Crookhorn Wood. Mostly footpaths and bridleways, including parts of the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way. Moderate difficulty; two stiles; some steep climbs. | 6.2 miles |
| Sunday 4 October | Markbeech Meander – an undulating walk through woods and fields with views across the Weald. Moderate difficulty. | 5 miles |
| Thursday 8 October | Circular walk around the Speldhurst countryside along part of the Wealdway towards Bullingstone and onwards to the River Medway and Poundsbridge. A few stiles and some climbs; moderate difficulty. | 6 miles |
| Sunday 11 October | Shoreham to Lullingstone with a scenic climb to the ridge of the Darent Valley, offering far-reaching views and open skies as we head towards historic Lullingstone. Some steep uphill sections; moderate difficulty. | 7 miles |
| Thursday 15 October | Circular walk from Harrietsham Railway Station along the Pilgrims Way towards Ringlestone with wonderful views of the North Downs. Return through farmland, passing around the Ringlewood reservoirs. Moderate difficulty. | 5.6 miles |
| Sunday 18 October | Brenchley Lakes and Orchards: leisurely circular walk towards the furnace ponds, a relic from the iron industry. We then continue to Cryals Farm, past the fishing lake and more orchards and farmland. | 5.3 miles |
| Thursday 22 October | Circular walk from Offham through woods and across fields to Offham Church, then onto Ryarsh Church. Return through West Malling Meadows and farm fields. Mostly flat with one stile; moderate difficulty. | 5 miles |
| Sunday 25 October | A relaxed, scenic walk from Chiddingstone Causeway towards Bough Beech Reservoir for some bird spotting. We usually catch sight of a variety of ducks, gulls and cormorants along the way. Moderate difficulty. | 6 miles |
| Thursday 29 October | Leisurely circular walk along the Greensand Way from Linton church taking in the deer park, goat sanctuary, orchards and some lovely views of the Kent countryside. A few stiles and a short steep stretch towards the end. | 6.6 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.