Wellbeing Walks – Tunbridge Wells
Save this itemThe Ramblers Wellbeing Walks provide sociable walking groups throughout the borough of Tunbridge Wells.
There are weekly walks in several of the parks of Royal Tunbridge Wells, which feature the stunning views of cultivated landscapes and architecture.While the walks in the rural areas of Cranbrook and Benenden explore areas of historically managed farmland and woodland of the Kent Weald Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Walkers enjoy the benefits of friendly leaders, good company, fresh air and stunning scenery. Most groups also take the opportunity to stop for refreshments after the walk.
Our walks
Benenden
When: Every Thursday, starting at 11.00
Meet at: Hemsted Forest car park, Goddard’s Green Road, TN17 4AN
Duration: Up to 90 minutes
Woodland walk can have uneven surfaces and be muddy, especially in winter.
Calverley Grounds
When: Every Thursday, starting at 13.30
Meet at: Outside the café in Calverley Grounds, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QY
Duration: Up to 60 minutes
Well paved paths with some inclines and a couple of roads to cross, but generally very easy going.
Cranbrook
When: Every Tuesday starting at 09.00, 09.30, or 10.00
Meet at: The play area on Ball Field, by Jockey Lane car park, TN17 3JN
Duration: Up to 90 minutes
The 9 and 9.30 groups go for up to 90 minutes at a slightly quicker pace than the 10am group which is more leisurely and walks for up to 60 minutes. Walks are mostly on public footpaths, with some inclines and mud when wet.
Dunorlan Park
When: Second and fourth Friday of each month, starting at 10:00
Meet at: Outside the café in Dunorlan Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QN
Duration: Up to 60 minutes
Well paved paths with some steep inclines. Please note that car parking charges now apply.
Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
When: Every Monday starting at 10.30
Meet at: Outside the café in Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JB
Duration: Up to 60 minutes
Mostly on well surfaced paths but also some wooden boardwalks and muddy paths on some woodland routes.
Paddock Wood
When: First Wednesday of each month, starting at 10.00
Meet at: The entrance to Commercial Road car park, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EL
Duration: Up to 60 minutes
Mixture of surfaces from tarmac paths to woodland footpaths. Several road crossings but generally not too hilly.
Rusthall
When: Bi-weekly Tuesdays (see website for dates), starting at 10:00
Meet at: Outside St Paul’s Church Centre, Rusthall Road, TN4 8RE
Duration: Up to 90 minutes
Mixture of surfaces from tarmac paths to public footpaths. Some busy road crossings and occasional steep hill on some routes.
Tunbridge Wells Common
When: Second Saturday of each month
Meet at: The car park in Fir Tree Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AH
Duration: Up to 60 minutes
Mostly on well surfaced paths with a couple of busy roads to cross.
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