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Chiddingstone - Penshurst - Leigh
| Route Overview | A linear walk of just over 5 miles, following the route of the Eden Valley Walk along the attractive River Eden. Starting in Chiddingstone and at the station in Leigh. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 5 miles / 8 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 2 hours | ||||||
| Start Point | Chiddingstone Village | ||||||
| End Point | Leigh Station | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | TQ 495 455 | End point grid reference | TQ 545 562 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Linear | Level of walk: | Moderate | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near bus route Begins near parking Begins near pub Ends near bus route Ends near parking Ends near pub Ends near train station Pub enroute Suitable for Dogs |
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| Terrain |
Bridle Ways Fields Muddy Tracks PROW (Public Right Of Way) Public Byways Roads |
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| Route Description | This linear walk continues the route of the Eden Valley walk from the pretty village of Chiddingstone, along the meandering route of the River Eden to Penshurst. At historic Penshurst place the route swings north through fields taking you as far as Leigh, with its pretty village green and rail station. Can be combined with other walks in the series to cover the full route of the Eden Valley Walk. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | An easy route on flat terrain. Part of the route lies along the river bank and can flood, or at least be very muddy at times. | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | There are 7 stiles on this route. This is one of a series of walks available from the Eden Valley Kent website at the link below. Alternatively contact the Visitor Information point in Edenbridge on: 01732 865368 | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Parking is available in Chiddingstone Village at the start of the walk, however there is little public transport connections to Chiddingstone. Leigh has a railway station and bus routes to Edenbridge and Tonbridge. Call Traveline on: 0871 800 22 33 or National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 484950. Alternatively visit the Eden Valley website at the link below for more information. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | The walk can be broken halfway with a stop at the Leicester Arms pub in Penshurst, additionally both Chiddingstone and Leigh have pubs. | ||||||
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