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Walks in Kent - Horsmonden
Horsmonden was the centre for the three main trades of the Weald gunmaking, weaving and hop growing. In the 1600s the area was the most important gunmaking site in Britain. This walk follows orchards and pasture surrounding the village along paths, farm tracks and country lanes. Throughout the walk there are fantastic views of the High Weald, Greensand Ridge, Teise and Medway Valleys.
Walking Route Details:
County: Kent
Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty of walk: Leisurely
Estimated time to complete walk: 2 :30
Terrain details: Fields and tracks with some onroad sections. SOme steep slopes.
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Village Green, Horsmonden(Grid reference: TQ700405)
Ends: Village Green, Horsmonden(Grid reference: TQ700405)
Amenities available on route: Toilets: None on route
Refreshments: PUb and shops near start/finish
How to get there: Road Map: Multimap website www.multimap.com. Search for Horsmonden.
By Car: From A21/A262 near Lamberhurst, take B2162 towards Maidstone to Horsmonden. Can also be reached from the A26 near Maidstone via Yalding.
Parking: Limited on-road parking is available on roads around the village. Please park with consideration and note that the pub car park is for patrons only.
Train: Nearest station Paddock Wood (5 miles). National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
Bus: K6 (Kilndown Maidstone) 1 journey. Tue only296 (Tunbridge Wells Paddock Wood) 2 journeys. Mon, Thurs, Sat297 (Leigh Green Tunbridge Wells) 3 journeys. Mon-Sat. 1 journey on SunTraveline: 0870 6082608
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