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
April
| 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 |
May
| Sunday 3 May | Circular walk from Shoreham to Lullingstone with a climb up the side and along the Darent Valley for great views going towards Lullingstone. Moderate difficulty. | 7 miles |
| Thursday 7 May | Horsmonden Iron Industry Circular: a leisurely and peaceful walk taking in some wonderful views, and part of the High Weald Landscape Trail. We will pass through woodland, meadows, hop vines, apple orchards and parkland belonging to the Shirrenden estate.Some stiles and quiet lane walking. | 5.5 miles |
| Sunday 10 May | Leisurely walk from Matfield on the High Weald Landscape Trail to skirt the village of Petteridge on our way south-east. We walk through orchards at Cryals farm and then Becketts Farm. On the return we may see the horses at Lodge Farm taking the jumps. | 4.8 miles |
| Thursday 14 May | Circular walk from Penshurst Place, up the hill past Well Place Farm and down Killick’s Bank. Then walk beside the River Medway to Haysden Country Park and around Haysden Water and Barden Lake. Moderate difficulty. | 5 miles |
| Sunday 17 May | Circular walk from West Peckham along the Greensand Way through orchards and past Old Soar Manor, on the way to the Wealdway and Hurst Wood, returning via Peckham Hurst. The walk is a mix of bridleways, footpaths, orchards and woods. The return is on quiet lanes. Moderate difficulty; one stile. | 5.4 miles |
| Thursday 21 May | Hollingbourne Circular: We start with a steep climb up onto the North Downs. There is no rush and we will accommodate the slowest of walkers. We then walk along the Downs taking in the magnificent scenery before descending through fields and woods and along the Pilgrim’s Way. Moderate difficulty. | 5.5 miles |
| Sunday 24 May | Plaxtol circular: a gently rising climb from Plaxtol through Yopps Green with views over the Bourne valley before returning via Dunks Green. Moderate difficulty. | 5.5 miles |
| Thursday 28 May | Circular walk from Wrotham up the North Downs to Stansted. Steep climb at the start with views to the south. Spot the war memorials to crashed WW2 aircraft. Moderate difficulty. | 5.5 miles |
| Sunday 31 May | Medway Valley ‘figure of 8’ walk from Teston Country Park to Barming, then through orchards and rural landscape towards Little Fant Farm. The second half of the walk includes East Farleigh Lock and Bridge, Barming Bridge and Teston Bridge. Moderate difficulty; no stiles; three short but steep inclines. | 6.5 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.