Section 2 of 3, Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk
Romford to Eridge Green
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 636 410. Finish: TQ 557 355. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 314 m of climbing and 320 m of descent; highest point 180 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Romford.
- Bus stops
- Bo-Peep Corner, 610 m from the start. Directions TQ 633 404Sweeps Hill Close, 630 m from the start. Directions TQ 629 410Sturgeon's, 630 m from the start. Directions TQ 631 406
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions TQ 635 410Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 635 410Car park, 740 m from the start. Directions TQ 629 414
Getting back
The section finishes at Eridge Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church, 10 m from the finish. Directions TQ 557 355Church, 100 m from the finish. Directions TQ 557 356Sham Farm Road, 320 m from the finish. Directions TQ 554 353
Planning the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, earth, rock and mud 15%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 3 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 80 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 5.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- King William IV, Pembury: 1 mile in. Seats outside.The George, Frant: 5.9 miles in.The Abergavenny Arms, Frant: 5.9 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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