Lenham 12.3 mile walk

Name: Lenham 12.3 mile walk
Start: 2025-02-23T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-23T15:30:00+00:00
Location: Dog and Bear Hotel

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Dog and Bear Hotel | Maidstone, EN

This 12.3 mile walk from Lenham up to the North Downs, proved popular in the last two years, so think it as worthwhile repeat for our 2025 programme.
Initially from Lenham, we follow the Stour Valley Walk, before crossing the A20 to ascend to Warren Street & Kite Hill Wood, to then pass the "mysterious lady in the woods". Our route then meanders through Stalisfield Green, before passing the Plough Inn, but panic not, as the pub stop is to follow. So continuing on we then reach Bowl Road and turn right to the Bowl Inn above Charing, where we will duly make our pub stop.
Following the pit stop, the route descends to meet the North Downs Way/Pilgrims Way, which we follow back to the Lenham Cross for the latter stages of the walk.
There will be the usual snack break along the way, as well as the planned pub stop, with further refreshment opportunities once back at Lenham.
There are a few climbs to get the heart pumping nicely, but nothing too taxing for the regular walker, could be a bit muddy in places.
Difficulty: Moderate
Ascent: 950ft
Starting point - The car park is located behind the Dog & Bear Public House, just off Maidstone Road & we will then meet outside the front of the pub overlooking the Village Square to start the walk.
Nearest postcode: ME17 2PG
Walk leader is Kevin Hall