I14.5km (9.0 miles), difficulty: 5 out of 10
The walk starts in Leigh with its old buildings, and continues past oasthouses through Kent's 'rolling, tidal landscape' to the lunch pub in Underriver. In the afternoon, an uphill bridleway, leads to the Greensand Way and a route through Knole Park, with its huge trees, breathtaking views, and deer.
Trains Take the 9:29 Ramsgate train from Charing Cross (London Bridge 09:38) to Tonbridge where you change onto the Redhill train (arr. 10:10 platform 3, dep. 10:26 platform 1) arriving at Leigh 10:30.
Trains back from Sevenoaks are frequent (about 4 an hour) and take 33 min back to Charing Cross.
Get a return to Leigh, Kent (pronounced "lie" – not “lee”).
Lunch: The White Rock pub (tel 01732 833 112), Underriver, some 9 km into the walk. Phoning ahead is advised.
Tea
Knole Park's Brewhouse Tearoom is open till 5. There are more places in Sevenoaks, the Malabar Coffee House (01732 743055) at 81 High Street being a favourite.
Walk directions here
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#13 of us gathered at Leigh station, and set off under cloudy_skies. We had a sharp shower of rain around 1pm, by which time most people were ensconsed either in the White Rock or the church. After everyone had either eaten or had a drink in the pub, we all set off together for the last leg of the walk through the vast parkland of Knole. I don’t think anyone stopped there for tea, but made our various ways out of the park to the station. A very pleasant Sunday outing.
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