The Enchanting Forests and Rocks of Royal Tunbridge Wells 20km

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GRADE: Intermediate, 20 km/12.5 miles on various paths, including rocky sections. 400m total ascent, about 5 hours of hiking.

This circular 20km hike starts and finishes outside Tunbridge Wells station. Royal Tunbridge Wells is a large and affluent town within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the borders of Kent and East Sussex, 48km south-east of central London. The vibrant town is rich in cultural history and offers a great shopping experience. In the past a popular spa town, it was frequently visited by the royals, including Queen Victoria, and it is one of only 3 towns in the country awarded the prestigious title ‘Royal’.

The walk takes us along a section of Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk and the Spa Valley Railway. The Spa Valley Railway is currently closed due to Covid-19, but when in operation, you get to see steam and heritage diesel trains winding through the picturesque countryside and puffing white steam, like in the olden days.

The route also explores the Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve, and takes us past several impressive sandstone rock formations which make you feel as though you were hundreds of miles away from London.

MEETING TIME: 10:50 outside Royal Tunbridge Wells station.

COST: £10.00 organiser fee paid on RSVP

TRAINS: There is a train from London Charing Cross at 9:55 which arrives at Tunbridge Wells at 10:50, journey time 55 min. Tickets: day return tickets are £17.20, or £11.35 with Network Railcard

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WALK STARTS: 10:50 from outside Tunbridge Wells station

LUNCH: We will stop for a picnic lunch around 12:30 – 1:00pm

WALK ENDS: Approximately 17:30 at Tunbridge Wells station, but it always depends on the pace of the group we have on the particular day. It may be a bit earlier or a bit later.

RETURN TRAINS: There are 2 trains an hour back to London Charing Cross from Tunbridge Wells, 9 and 39 minutes past the hour. Journey time 57 minutes.

CONTACT: Phone number for the day: 0799 0489 040

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