Horsmonden Amblers enjoying a summer walk at Scotney Estate, Kent, in 2026

The Weald of Kent · Fresh air · Friendly faces

Friendly monthly walks around Horsmonden and beyond

Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon amble through the beautiful Kent countryside. Our walks are typically between 3 and 4½ miles, taken at a gentle, sociable pace, and often finish with tea and cake.

See the next walks Contact Di

🥾 Gentle, sociable walks of 3–4½ miles

🚗 Some starts are up to 30 minutes from the green

☕ Walks often finish with tea and cake

👋 Free to join and newcomers are welcome

Coming up

Our next walks

We usually meet at Horsmonden village green, opposite The Heath Stores. Some walks start directly from the green, while others begin at countryside locations up to 30 minutes’ drive away. Everyone arranges their own transport to the green, and occasional lift-sharing may be possible. Please confirm the latest arrangements before setting off.

Sunday 15 November 2026

Cranbrook Circular Amble

A circular countryside walk of 3.95 miles in the Cranbrook area.

Time: 1:30pm

Distance: 3.95 miles (circular)

Meet first: Horsmonden village green, opposite The Heath Stores

Walk start: Parking off the A229 in the Cranbrook area

Direct arrivals: Contact Di for the What3Words location of the parking area

After the walk: Tea and cake at Di’s house. Cakes to share are welcome, but never required.

Please note: November’s walk is on the third Sunday to avoid Remembrance Sunday.

Sunday 13 December 2026

December Amble

Elaine is planning the walk. The route, meeting arrangements and refreshments are not yet confirmed.

Time: 1:30pm (provisional)

Distance: To be confirmed

Route: Being planned by Elaine

Meeting arrangements: To be confirmed

Refreshments: To be confirmed

Sunday 10 January 2027

New year amble

Start the new year with fresh air, a steady pace and a warm welcome.

Time: 1:30pm

Distance: Around 3 miles

Meet first: Horsmonden village green, opposite The Heath Stores

Walk start: Final route and parking details to follow

Afterwards: To be confirmed

Please note: dates and route details are provisional until confirmed by Di. New walkers are encouraged to email first so they can receive the latest information and be invited to the WhatsApp group if they wish.

The local feel

A simple walking group with a warm welcome

Horsmonden Amblers brings Horsmonden residents and people from nearby villages together for free monthly social walks in the High Weald countryside. Walkers from Brenchley, Matfield, Goudhurst, Lamberhurst and Paddock Wood are welcome too. Our routes may take us around Horsmonden or nearby places such as Cranbrook, with every confirmed walk described individually.

New to Horsmonden, or thinking of moving here? Our monthly walks are a lovely way to get to know the surrounding countryside, meet local people and feel part of village life.

Di crossing a wooden stile during a summer walk in 2026.

A public footpath beside a Kent hop garden

A countryside footpath beside a hop garden.

A meadow path beneath mature oak trees.

What to expect

Relaxed, sociable and informal

There are no subscriptions or membership fees, and no pressure to be an experienced hiker. Our walks are typically between 3 and 4½ miles, taken at a gentle, sociable pace.

Routes can include mud, stiles, slopes and uneven ground, so suitable footwear matters. Some walkers bring a walking stick or poles.

Read the full walking information

Meeting arrangements

Check before you travel

Some walks start directly from the village green; others start at countryside locations up to 30 minutes’ drive away. Everyone arranges their own transport to the green. Occasional informal lift-sharing may be possible, but cannot be guaranteed.

We usually walk on the second Sunday of each month, starting at 1:30pm in winter and 2:00pm in summer, with occasional exceptions as announced.

A Kent footpath and restricted byway signpost — Footpath signs help walkers follow public routes through the countryside.

A public footpath gate at the edge of woodland near Horsmonden — A footpath gate at the edge of woodland.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

Is there a walking group in Horsmonden?

Yes. Horsmonden Amblers is a friendly, informal village walking group based in Horsmonden, Kent. New walkers are welcome.

How often does Horsmonden Amblers meet?

Usually once a month, on the second Sunday. Winter walks normally start at 1:30pm and summer walks at 2:00pm, with occasional exceptions announced in advance.

How long are the walks?

Our walks are typically between 3 and 4½ miles, taken at a gentle, sociable pace. Confirmed walks keep their own exact distance.

Can newcomers join?

Absolutely. Email Di before your first walk for the current details. If you wish, she can then invite you to the walkers’ WhatsApp group.

Where do the walks start?

We usually meet at Horsmonden village green, opposite The Heath Stores. Some walks start from the green; others begin at countryside locations up to 30 minutes’ drive away.

Does it cost anything to join?

No. Participation is free and there are no membership fees or subscriptions. If a walk ends at a café, you pay only for what you choose.

Come along

Interested in joining us?

Please email Di for the latest walk details. She can share the current plan and, if you would like, invite you to the walkers’ WhatsApp group.

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