Walks Programme for Bromley Group

Saturday September 4th 2010,
1pm

Up hill and down dale

*Andrews Wood CP,
6 miles,
M

TQ 502 616 (TN14 7BD)
*CP on R short way along Shacklands Rd (off Badgers Mount r/about)

A hilly walk towards Otford, along the river towards Shoreham, then via "the millenium path" up hill and down dale back to base.

Sunday September 5th 2010,
10am

Tranquil River Scenes

*Teston Country Park,
10 miles,
M

TQ 707 532 (ME18 5BX)
*A26 2mls E of Wateringbury. Turn R onto B2163, over level crossing, CP on R before bridge.

We follow the River Medway to East Farleigh, then through farmland, orchards and the ancient village of Yalding to Twyford Bridge for lunch - pub, tea room, picnic area. We return along the river via Nettlestead. 6.8 miles am., 3.4 miles pm.

Sunday September 5th 2010,
1pm

Up and down the Darent valley

*Shoreham Station,
5 miles,
M

TQ 526 615 (TN14 7RT)

Walk along by the river to Lullingstone Visitor Centre, then uphill and through woods to Timberden Bottom and Shoreham Ridge, descending to the village and, via the churchyard, back to the station

Wednesday September 8th 2010,
10am

A pleasant ramble on the edge of Romney Marsh

*Tenterden,
11 miles,
L

TQ 882 335 (TN30 6HE)
*Meet in Station CP at the end of Station Road, off High Street, Tenterden (A28).

A pleasant ramble on the edge of Romney Marsh and along the banks of the River Rother to Newenden, with a pub/picnic lunch at Wittersham Village. We return to Tenterden on the Kent & East Sussex Railway (single fare - £7.50).

Saturday September 11th 2010,
1:30pm

Chelsfield to Pratts Bottom

*Chelsfield,
4 miles,
M

TQ 470 642 (BR6 9DQ)
*a junction of The Highway and Warren Rd

A varied walk across farmland, Chelsfield lakes golf course, Pratts Bottom and back to Chelsfield. One fairly steep hill.

Sunday September 12th 2010,
10am

Chelsfield Circular

*Chelsfield,
12 miles,
M

TQ 468 641 (BR6 6EU)
*Meet in station car park or approach road. Train from Bromley South 09.18.Change at Orpington for Chelsfield. Check train times and engineering works on the day.

This is the Chelsfield Circular Walk extended to Eynsford. We walk through Chelsfield Green, Goddington Park,Crockenhill and Hulberry Farm to Eysford for pub/picnic lunch. We return via Gables Farm and Crown Wood. A varied walk with some gradual climbs.

Sunday September 12th 2010,
10:15am

Kentish undulations

*One Tree Hill CP,
5 miles,
M

TQ 558 532 (TN15 0SN)
* from A25 turn S at Seal towards Godden Green. CP is on L approx. 1 1/2 m after Godden Green before road goes downhill to Underriver

An undulating walk towards Godden Green, returning via Ightham Mote and Wilmot Cottage.

Tuesday September 14th 2010,
10am

Ightham Mote and Knole Park

*Ightham Mote,
8 miles,
M

TQ 584 535 (TN15 0NT)
*Meet at NT Car park on minor road S of Ivy Hatch (about 1 1/2 miles S of A25). Park nearest to CP entrance and away from the house.

A scenic walk via Stone Street and Seal Chart to Godden Green. Take picnic lunch,refreshments available at Godden Green and NT cafe in Knole Park. We return along the Greensand Way to Ightham Mote.

Wednesday September 15th 2010,
10am

A wander through the ancient town of Lewis and spectacular views from Malling Down

*Barcombe Mills,
11 miles,
M

TQ 434 146 (BN8 5BX)
*CP Pikes Bridge. If travelling south from Uckfield to Lewis take A26 from Little Horsted roundabout and after about four miles turn right just after a garage at Clayhill signposted Barcombe. CP on right after about 3/4 mile down lane.

In the morning we follow the River Ouse to Lewis via Barcombe CH,Hamsey and Lewis Castle for lunch stop at Cliffe with a choice of three pubs. After lunch we make our way up to Malling Down Nature Reserve with spectacular views over Lewis and the surrounding countryside and then make our way via Week Lane and Little Norlington to CP.

Saturday September 18th 2010,
12:30pm

Ightham Mote to Godden Green

*Ightham Mote,
5 miles,
L

TQ 584 536 (TN15 0NU)
*park in NT CP furthest from house

Walk, at a leisurely pace, to Godden Green and back via Stone St. Sandra's tea and cakes at end!

Sunday September 19th 2010,
9:45am

Wadhurst to Mayfield through the Rother valley

*Wadhurst,
14 miles,
S

TQ 640 318 (TN5 6DR)
*Meet CP opposite the church.

To Mayfield for lunch , via Buttons, and the Rother Valley. Returning via Tidebrook. Some hills.

Sunday September 19th 2010,
1pm

In Charles Dicken's footsteps

*Higham Station,
4 miles,
L

TQ 716 728 (ME3 7HD)

The marshland adjacent to the Thames Estuary inspired Charles Dicken's novel Great Expectations. This walk takes in a landscape rich in both history and wildlife. Along the way is a Bronze Age Barrow, the remains of a 19th century fort and the pretty church of St Mary's

Wednesday September 22nd 2010,
9:45am

Down, and back up, the Greensand Ridge.

*Westerham,
10 miles,
M

TQ 453 530 (TN16 1PL)
*C.P. on the B.2026 south of Westerham.

Via French Sreet to Staffhurst Wood for lunch (The Royal Oak), returning via Limpsfield Chart. Some hills.

Saturday September 25th 2010,
12pm

1066 countryside

*Icklesham,
6 miles,
L

TQ 875 163 (TN36 4BT)
*On A259 W of Winchelsea. Meet by recreation ground, but please DO NOT park here, as locals are very intolerant of strangers using this CP and not using the recreation ground. Park on roadside/layby

Pleasant easy walking country, no hard steep gradients.

Sunday September 26th 2010,
9:30am

Stately Homes and an Ancient Pub

*Sevenoaks,
13 miles,
S

TQ 532 547 (TN13 1HW)
*Meet in car park on Buckhurst Lane, off Sevenoaks High Street.

A few climbs, with plenty of open countryside and good views.Out via Godden Green and Ightham Mote. Pub/picnic lunch at Dunk's Green and return via Shipbourne and Greensand Way.

Sunday September 26th 2010,
10:15am

A Fish, an Axe and an Elephant walk

*Dryhill Picnic Park,
4 miles,
M

TQ 497 553 (TN14 6ED)
*park near entrance. Take A25 westwards at Riverhead, about 1/2 mile past Bessels Green, Dryhill is on L. Coming from Westerham, go through Brasted & Sundridge, Dryhill is on R.

An undulating walk with a few stiles. We pass a house names after a fish, a man with an axe and a house guarded by an elephant.

Tuesday September 28th 2010,
10am

Shoreham Valley

*Shoreham,
8 miles,
M

TQ 517 615 (TN14 7QF)
*Turn R into Shoreham from A225 (by station), go through village, over bridge and turn L at end. Free CP is signposted 100 yards on L.

WE walk to visitors centre then uo into woods and through fields to Timberden Bottom. Then along terrace above Shoreham to Otford for lunch (pub,picnic or tea room). Return via cricket pitch, Shoreham Golf Course & Darent Valley Path.

Wednesday September 29th 2010,
10am

A chance to see the delights of Surrey countryside

*Reigate Heath,
11 miles,
M

TQ 239 503 (RH2 8AB)
*Leave Reigate on A25 towards Dorking and after ½ mile turn L into Flanchford Road. CP in woods after terrace of houses.

We walk initially N through the heath, then westward along the North Downs Way, South to Brockham (pub/picnic lunch) and eastward to Skimmington. A few gradients, but the views are worth it (and no chance of flooding this time!)

Saturday October 2nd 2010,
1pm

Westerham to Chartwell

*Westerham,
6 miles,
M

TQ 525 438 (TN11 8DE)
*large CP on A25 (charge)

From Westerham we follow the Greensand Way to a nice tea stop at Chartwell. Return through woods.

Sunday October 3rd 2010,
10am

Buckland, Betchworth & Brockham

*Box Hill,
10 miles,
M

TQ 178 513 (KT20 7LB)
*Meet in the NT CP at the summit (pay & display for non-members)

A walk through the three pretty villages under Box Hill. From the summit we descend along the North Downs Way to Buckland, then to Betchworth for lunch (picnic or pub). We return through Brockham and the woods of Betchworth Park , up Boxhill Road to the top once more.

Sunday October 3rd 2010,
1:30pm

A leisurely walk in the Darent Valley

*Shoreham,
3 miles,
L

TQ 517 615 (TN14 7SU)
*Meet at Filston Lane CP

A leisurely walk along the River Darent and across fields to Lullingstone Visitor Centre. No hills, a few stiles.

Wednesday October 6th 2010,
10am

One Tree Hill to Dunk's Green

*One Tree Hill,
10 miles,
M

TQ 559 532 (TN15 0SN)
*Meet at Start Point. At Seal turn southwards from the A25 in the direction of Underriver. After just over 2 miles you will find the car park on the left.

East along the Greensand Way to Ightham Mote, then round the north of Plaxtol to The Kentish Rifleman at Dunk's Green for a pub or picnic lunch. Back via Shipbourne and Absalom's Farm. A few hills.

Saturday October 9th 2010,
1:30pm

Orchards, parkland and streams

*Shipbourne green,
5 miles,
M

TQ 594 523 (TN11 9PF)
*Park in Upper Green Rd, opp church

A very pretty walk through Dunks Green, Rough Way, Plaxtol Village and Fairlawne Park. Orchards, parkland and streams, with good views. A few stiles and some uphill climbs, taken gently.

Sunday October 10th 2010,
9:45am

Ashurst to Cowden with a few hill inbetween

*Ashurst,
12 miles,
M

TQ 508 388 (TN3 9TL)
*From A264 turn into Ashurst Station car park.

The walk proceeds past Bolebrook Castle, through Holtye Golf Course to lunch at Cowden. In the afternoon we join the Sussex Border Path just south of Bassetts Farm for our return to Ashurst Station. Varied countryside with a few hills.

Sunday October 10th 2010,
1pm

A town and country walk

*Sevenoaks,
5 miles,
M

TQ 533 546 (TN13 1JJ)
*Follow signs to leisure centre, Suffolk Way. Meet in top rh corner of CP. No fee on Sunday

A town and country walk west of Knole Park on undulating footpaths between residential roads, fields and woodland.

Tuesday October 12th 2010,
10am

A lovely circular walk from Penshurst Place.

*Penshurst Place,
5 miles,
L

TQ 526 439 (TN118DG)
*Please meet and park in the lay-by on the B2176 400m north of village centre.

A circular walk from Penshurst Place to Salmans to Nashes Farm back to Penshurst Place. Lovely views of the Greensand Hills and the beech woods should be in beautiful colour at this time of year. We will be back at Penshurst Place in time for a picnic or pub/cafe lunch.

Wednesday October 13th 2010,
10:15am

An energetic walk on the South Downs

*Woodingdean,
11 miles,
S

TQ 356 063 (BN2 6NT)
*From A27, turn S at Falmer on B2123. Meet in the CP on the L just before Woodingdean. It's easy to miss, but situated before the first building to be seen in Woodingdean. Or, park in adjacent roads - Bexhill Road/Langley Crescent.

An energetic walk on the South Downs with superb views all round, via Castle Hill Nature Reserve to Kingston for pub/picnic lunch.

Saturday October 16th 2010,
12pm

Lovely views

*Kemsing CP,
3 miles,
L

TQ 556 587 (TN15 6NA)
*behind Wheatsheaf PH

Walk via Otford Manor to Rising Sun and back. Hills taken at a leisurely pace. Sandra's tea and cakes at end.

Sunday October 17th 2010,
10am

A circular walk from Ightham Mote

*Ightham Mote,
10 miles,
M

TQ 584 538 (TN15 ONU)
*Meet in NT CP which is on the minor road S of Ivy Hatch (about 1.5miles S of A25). Please park nearest to CP entrance and away from the house.

We shall be stopping at the Chaser, Shipbourne for Pub/picnic lunch which is roughly the half way point. Very good views and some autumn colours. Hopefully NT tea when we get back.

Sunday October 17th 2010,
1pm

A walk with afternoon tea

*Farnborough village,
4 miles,
L

TQ 443 643 (BR6 7DE)
*Meet by seats at village sign, in centre of village. Bus 358 from B'ham, Bromley & Orpington

A walk with easy uphill sections and no stiles. We will stop for tea at the Green Roof Cafe at High Elms near the end of the walk. Pls only join us if you are happy to walk at a leisurely pace.

Wednesday October 20th 2010,
10am

The Wrath of Wrotham!

*Wrotham village,
10 miles,
M

TQ 612 593 (TN15 7AH)
*Meet car park off the lane opposite the church

We explore the hills and valleys north of the North Downs above Wrotham. Ater a very steep climb at the start, the route drops in and out of several valleys before dropping dramatically via the North Downs escarpment, back to Wrotham. Lunch at the Green Man in Hodsall Street.

Saturday October 23rd 2010,
1pm

A green and pleasant walk

*Godden Green,
5 miles,
M

TQ 553 550 (TN15 0JP)
*park with discretion around green

A hilly walk towards Ightham and back via Bitchet Green

Sunday October 24th 2010,
10am

A walk in Kent with fine views some hills

*Leigh,
12 miles,
M

TQ 550 464 (TN11 8RG)
*Meet on the western side of the village green opposite the church. Turn off A21 south of Sevenoaks onto B245(towards Hildenborough). At Watts Cross turn R to Leigh. After 1 mile R again on to B2027.

Quite a hilly walk with many fine views (weather permitting). An early lunch, pub or picnic,in Speldhurst. Returning via Penshurst.

Sunday October 24th 2010,
1pm

A River Eden Walk

*Penshurst,
4 miles,
M

TQ 527 438 (TN11 8BN)
* Meet in layby adjacent to public WCs, north of village

From the car park, we walk westwards crossing the River Eden and passing Wat Stock Farm. Turning N, we head for Chiddingstone and its street of Tudor (NT) houses. We cross the River Eden a couple more times and return to Penshurst

Wednesday October 27th 2010,
10am

A linear walk from Keston to Westerham

*Keston,
12 miles,
M

TQ 419 640 (BR2 6HA)
*Meet in Keston Ponds CP, Westerham Road (A233), just S of Fishponds Road

A linear walk via Wilberforce, Luxted and South Street, with pub/picnic lunch at the Tally Ho, then along the North Downs Way to Westerham.

Saturday October 30th 2010,
1pm

Knockholt and beyond

*Knockholt,
5 miles,
M

TQ 482 595 (TN14 7LA)
*park with discretion on roads, not in pub CP

A circular walk across fields, through the churchyard and along the North Downs Way. No steep hills, but some high stiles.

Sunday October 31st 2010,
10am

Autumn stroll to Charcott

Sevenoaks Weald,
10 miles,
M

TQ 503 576 (TN14 6PN)
*Park around green and meet near church.

Westwards on Greensand Way before turning south via FaulknersHill Farm and Little Sidcup to Charcott for lunch (pub/picnic). Shorter afternoon returning northwards.

Sunday October 31st 2010,
12pm

A local walk around Chelsfield village.

*Chelsfield Green,
5 miles,
L

TQ 470 642 (BR6 9UJ)
Meet at CP opp Chelsfield Station

Varied route around village of Chelsfield, Goddington Park and surrounding woodland.

Wednesday November 3rd 2010,
10am

A leisurely walk never far from water!

*Tonbridge,
11 miles,
L

TQ 571 457 (TN9 2PX)
*From A21 take the A26 into Tonbridge, turn L into Brook Street & follow directional signs to the Country Park. CP fee (currently £2.40).

We walk via Powder Mills & Leigh to Charcott for pub/picnic lunch, then we head for the Eden Valley Walk and Haysden Lake.

Saturday November 6th 2010,
10am

Darwin and Wilberforce Country

*Leaves Green,
10 miles,
M

TQ 411 619 (BR2 6DT)
*Meet in Car Park. Toilets available. From Bromley, take Westerham Road (A233). As you get to Leaves Green Common, turn right into Ashmore Lane, leading to CP.

A circular, undulating walk, passing through Keston, High Elms and Downe, for pub/picnic lunch at Cudham. Return via back of Downe House and Garden.

Saturday November 6th 2010,
12:30pm

back in time for fireworks!

*Pratts Bottom,
7 miles,
M

TQ 472 622 (BR6 7NQ)
*Meet in Ringwood Rd, behind Bull PH

A brisk walk towards Cudham and Downe on varied footpaths. Lovely views and some steep ups and downs.

Sunday November 7th 2010,
1pm

A pleasant afternoon walk with one hill

*Godden Green,
4 miles,
M

TQ 553 552 (TN15 0JP)
* turn off A25 at Seal. Meet opp Bucks Head PH

A walk across the golf course, climbing to Seal Chart and returning via Great Roger's Wood, one hill taken at a steady pace, this will be a pleasant afternoon walk.

Wednesday November 10th 2010,
10am

Hosey Common to Limpsfield Chart, Churchill Country

*Hosey Common,
10 miles,
M

TQ 453 531 (TN16 1PJ)
*From Westerham, take the B 2026 towards Chartwell. CP is 3/4 mile on L.

We walk via French Street and Crockham Hill for lunch in Limpsfield Chart. We return via Moorhouse Bank, Kent Hatch and Westerham. Some hills.

Saturday November 13th 2010,
2pm

AGM Walk around Farnborough

Farnborough,
4 miles,
L

TQ 443 643 (BR6 7BX)

This walk will follow the route of the Farnborough Circular. Walking anticlockwise we will visit Holwood Farm and the Wilberforce Oak, continuing to Keston Ponds. Turning east through woodland, we will return to Farnborough for this year's Bromley Ramblers AGM.

Sunday November 14th 2010,
10am

Circular walk via Speldhurst

*Groombridge,
11 miles,
M

TQ 533 364 (TN3 9NJ)
*Meet in CP From Westerham take B2026 to Hartfield then turn L onto B2110. At Groombridge take RH turn at fork. After 4 miles pass public CP and station on LHS. After station take RH fork. R turn into CP after 200 m.

A circular walk to Speldhurst using parts of the Weald Way , Sussex Border Path and the High Weald Way clockwise. We pass through Langton Green,Forde Combe,Stone Cross and Burrswood.

Sunday November 14th 2010,
1pm

An Autumn walk over fields, through woods, along country lanes.

*Pratts Bottom,
4 miles,
L

TQ 472 622 (BR6 7NQ)
*Meet on Green opp Bulls Head PH

An undulating walk through fields, trees and with a little road walking. Via Halstead. Some stiles but good views.

Wednesday November 17th 2010,
9:45am

A walk in Winnie the Pooh country, then passing remains of old watermills,aqueduct and walking over a old packhorse bridge.

*Ashdown Forest,
11 miles,
M

TQ 467 309 (TN22 3JD)
*Meet Four Counties CP Ashdown Forest. If travelling south from Hartfield take B2026 across the forest and after about three miles pass road from Coleman's Hatch, then after about a further 300yds CP will be on the right.

In the morning we make our way through Winnie The Pooh countryside with good views via Wren's Waren,Friar's Gate,Summersales Farm with lunch stop at The Coopers Arms at St John's on the outskirts of Crowborough. After lunch we return via Bunker's Hill, Old Mill Farm, King's Standing

Sunday November 21st 2010,
10am

Autumn Hills

*Badger's Mount,
10 miles,
S

TQ 502 616 (TN14 7BD)
*Meet CP on R a short way down Shacklands Road, off Badger's Mount roundabout

If you like hills, this is for you - there are several, taking in Shoreham, Romney Street, Kemsing and Otford. Picnic or pub lunch in one of the hostelries in Otford.

Sunday November 21st 2010,
1:30pm

Late Autumn in the Darent Valley

*Otford,
5 miles,
S

TQ 525 594 (TN14 5PG)
*Meet in CP opp Bull PH

A moderately easy walk along the Darent Valley and through the golf course to Home Farm, then steep uphill to Meenfield Wood. Through Pilots Wood, with good views as we return via Sepham Farm and the River Darent.

Tuesday November 23rd 2010,
10am

A colourful autumn walk

*Shipbourne,
6 miles,
M

TQ 592 523 (TN11 9PF)
*Meet by the church on Shipbourne Common, just off A227

A hilly morning walk with beautiful views via Underriver and Ightham Mote. Lunch at the "Chaser" if any one is interested.

Wednesday November 24th 2010,
10am

A fine figure of 8 taking in Godstone and Oxted

*Tandridge,
10 miles,
M

TQ 373 506 (RH8 9NY)
*Meet Barley Mow pub car park, Tandridge Lane, Tandridge (near Oxted)

A repeat of my walk in April 2009. A figure of eight starting from Tandridge with lunch in or near the Barley Mow. We will take in Godstone and Oxted as well during the day

Saturday November 27th 2010,
12pm

Sleepy Dormansland?

*Dormansland,
6 miles,
L

TQ 407 429 (RH7 6NX)
*Take B2028 S of Edenbridge towards Lingfield, approx 2.5m from Marsh Green. Meet in Ford Manor Lane on L at bend in rd next to Plough Inn. Park considerately in lane and beware grassy ditch!

A very pleasant walk through lush countryside. No stiles. Can be shortened in inclement weather.

Sunday November 28th 2010,
10am

Late Autumn Colours

*Scotney Castle,
9 miles,
M

TQ 686 354 (TN3 8JD)
*Meet in car park, A21 to Lamberhurst then follow sign posts for Scotney Castle

From Scotney we walk through Kilndown on through farmland to Bewl Water. No pub but the visitor centre can provide refreshments for those that want it. Our return is again on farmland, lanes and woods.

Sunday November 28th 2010,
1pm

Sundridge Park and Green Chain Walk

*Chinbrook Meadows,
4 miles,
L

TQ 409 720 (SE12 9TW)
* nr Grove Park station. Meet by pavilion (just inside entrance) in Amblecote Road where Sunday parking permitted but not on double yellow lines (signs confusing !) Buses 261 or 126 to Grove Park station

A two hour walk around Sundridge Park Golf Course and part of the Green Chain Walk. No stiles, some inclines and some pavement walking.