Welcome
to the
We are a young walking group, part of
the Ramblers'
Association and we provide a mixed programme of walks most Sundays. We also
organise social events, weekends away, plus other activities. Below
is our current programme of walks, with contact numbers for the leaders, plus
other contacts for further information.
We also have a club notices page - this contains other information
regarding holidays and other club news. If you wish for anything to be posted
here, please contact
Before joining us on any of our walks, we kindly request that you please read our Notes page.
Should you wish to travel via train to any of our walks, then please refer to National Rail Enquiries for further information.
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Spring Programme
IMPORTANT
Please make sure you give 4 days notice
to the walk leaders when attending our walks and leave a contact number. Due
to our success in increasing numbers, we have to book tables for pub lunches
in advance. If you do not book a place then you may miss out! Please also let
the organiser know if you have booked a place and can no longer go. |
Sunday 30th March
Leader Heather
Start 10 30 am at Linton
village car park at Linton church
Walk 7 mile circular
Lunch Packed lunch
Comments Pleasant walk along
the Greensand way, through park land and orchards
Sunday 6th April
Leader: Nigel
Start: 9.45am Harrietsham Station
Walk: 10 mile circular
Lunch: Picnic lunch with
pub stop at Ringlestone
Comments: A fairly strenuous walk, taking in the
Sunday 13th April
Leader: Stephen
Start: 10am Borough Green Station
Walk: 7.5 miles
Lunch: Bring a picnic, but
there will be a pub stop and afternoon tea at a private house
Comments: Sighted volunteers are needed to help blind walkers
enjoy the 10th anniversary of Ramblers walks for the blind. Please
contact Stephen in advance to volunteer. See Kent Ramblers website and
special notice for more details.
Sunday 27th April
Leader: Robert
Start: 10:45am at Otford train station
Walk: approx 7 to 8 miles
Lunch: Bring a snack.
Comments: There are several pubs we can go to in Otford after
the walk, if
people want to.
Sunday 4th May
Leader: Heather
Start: 10.30am, Buckhurst car park, Sevenoaks
Walk: 6.5 miles circular
Lunch: Picnic and possible pub stop along the way.
Comments: A pleasant and leisurely walk, featuring
Tree Hill and Godden Green.
Sunday 11th May - Amendment
Leader: Kevin
Start: 10:30 AM meet at WADHURST STATION PROMPTLY PLEASE!
Walk: 9.5 mile circular
Lunch: Packed lunch, but if you want pub food after the walk,
contact Kevin
Comments: We will be following the Wadhurst circular with beautiful
views across High Weald
Sunday 18th May
Leader: Charlie
Start: 10.30am at Holtye GR 459392 in a lay-by just east of The White Horse
Inn, or off the road
opposite the inn. Please park carefully to avoid inconveniencing other
road users.
Walk: 10 mile circular
Lunch: Picnic with possible pub stop during the walk (TBA)
Comments: An undemanding walk which shows off the beauties of
the High Weald. There are few steep inclines and some lovely views to enjoy.
Points of interest are the remarkable
Saturday 24th May
Leader: Simon
Start: Meet: 6.00 pm Otford Village Hall
Walk: 6 mile circular via walk via the Fox and Hounds at
Comments: Please contact me if you wish to book an evening meal.
Sunday 25th May
Leader: Richard
Start: 10.30am Matfield Village Green GR658419 Park in the road round the back
of the Green near the pond
Walk: 9 mile figure of eight
Lunch: Picnic lunch in Matfield with pub nearby for drinks
Comments: A pleasant and varied Spring walk with some good views which takes us
through orchards, pastures, woodlands and the Isle of Wight!
Sunday 1st June - Amendment
Leader: Nick
Start: 10.00am Pembury Village Green off old A21 GR625407
Walk: 5.5 miles from Pembury Village Green TQ 625407
Lunch: None
Comments: Starting from the village green in Pembury we walk
through woodland towards Downingbury Farm then head across to Romford via
Pippins.
Saturday 14th June
Organiser: Alison
Event: 3 mile walk followed by dinner at the Chaser.
Meet: Meet 5.30pm at
Comments: A short, scenic walk starting and finishing at the
pub. It takes in Igtham Mote and the Fairlawne Estate. Food at the Chaser is
excellent and we return to this popular venue.
Sunday 15th June
Leader: Alison
Start: 10.30am Knockolt station
Walk: 13 miles circular
Knockolt, Chevening & Chipstead
Lunch: packed lunch at
Comments: We go through pratts bottom, knockolt and chevening, with
fine views from the north downs way. We visit the church and walk round
N.B. The station is nowhere near Knockolt, instead as you come from Bromley
it is the prominent right hand turn off the A21 as it becomes dual carriageway,
before Hewitts roundabout. If you are coming from the south, get off the M25 at
J4, past the hewitts roundabout and first left off the dual carriageway A21.
Then Knockolt station is first left.
Sunday 22nd June
Leader: Leela
Start: 10am at The Greyhound pub, Keston
Walk: 6 miles circular
Lunch: Packed lunch
Comments: A nice leisurely walk. Back to Leela's afterwards for
tea and cake (to celebrate Leela's birthday).
Sunday 29th June
Start: Sue
Start: 10.30am at the Visitor Centre, Bewl water
Walk: 13.5 mile circular
Lunch: Picnic lunch.
Possible pub stop for a drink and tea stop at the end
Comments:
Parking is limited
so we recommend car sharing and the cost of parking. More details to follow.
DO YOU HAVE E-MAIL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
IN ORDER TO ENABLE ME TO QUICKLY
SEND OUT THE WALK PROGRAMMES AND ALSO FOR US TO ADVISE YOU OF ANY DEVELOPMENTS
REGARDING THE GROUP, IF YOU HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS THEN PLEASE ADVISE US
(see Contacts
for contact details)
Updated 29 Mar 08