Shipbourne Walking Tour is a 5 mile loop trail located near Tonbridge, Kent, England and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking.
This is a varied walk on woodland and field paths with characteristic Wealden views. Starting at Dene Park, the route follows a part of the Greensand Way passing Fairlawne House, once owned by Edward Cazalet who was for many years the trainer of the Queen mother's horses. The well marked route takes you via the common, a large open space before passing through the church yard and returning back through Dene Park. Use caution, since there is deep mud on this trail seasonally, it may be too difficult for wheelchairs and prams to navigate.
Explore Kent http://www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent Kent County Council http://www.kent.gov.uk
Start/Finish: Dene Park, Puttenden Road Stiles: 9 Gates: 4 Terrain: Fields, woodland paths and tracks. Some moderate climbs Toilets: None on the route Refreshments: Pubs along route Mon-Sat Traveline: 0871 200 22 33. Please note that route shown may not accurately follow public rights of way and waymarking on ground should be followed at all times. Walk provided by Explore Kent Explore Kent is a Kent County Council Initiative
By Car: Shipbourne is on the A227 between Tonbridge and Ightham/Borough Green Postcode: TN11 9RJ Parking: Car parking is free at Dene Park Bus: 222 (Wrotham Square-Tonbridge Station) 6 journeys, Mon-Sat. 404 (Ide Hill-Plaxtol) 5 journeys, Mon-Fri.
January 17, 2021This is not wheelchair / pram friendly . Parts are extremely muddy to the point we had to carry the pushchair. Avoid this time of year.
November 22, 2020Did this route in the summer and autumn. Very muddy in the autumn but a lovely trail
November 22, 2020Lovely walk with a mixture of farmland and woodland - extremely muddy in some parts though! Wellies recommended
August 24, 2020very pleased...nice and easy... great view all through out.. lots of fields..
August 22, 2020Very nice , easy walk. Parts can get quite busy at the weekends.
August 6, 2020June 29, 2020Nice pint stop halfway
May 25, 2020A lovely walk with lots of different scenery, wooded and open fields, and stays nice a flat throughout the five miles. Quite a popular destination, also with some busy roads that you need to cross so if you are wanting a quiet walk then this perhaps isn’t for you.
May 10, 2020Nice walk with varied terrain and nice views. Several parts include walking on the road but you can't expect a very wild walk so close to London.
April 18, 2020I added an extension to the walk. This is a great 11.2 km circular walk through farmlands, woodlands and estates. It has breathtaking views and beautiful ponds.
August 3, 2019Lovely walk in the countryside. Nice views
July 25, 2019A very nice walk through the Kent countryside. The biggest mistake we made today was doing this walk on the hottest day of the year 38°. Not as picturesque as other walks I have done, but very beautiful none the less. Recommended especially if you want to avoid steep inclines.
May 10, 2019A lovely walk in the beautiful Kent countryside. We saw bluebells and several fields of gorgeous oilseed rape. Lovely views, picture perfect England in the spring. The sun shone and despite yesterday’s torrential rain it wasn’t muddy. A bit of road walking with no pavement, but only for a short while. 10.05.2019
May 6, 2019Excellent walk. Very good for bluebells April/May.
September 29, 2018Great walk, we did it on a sunny and dry day. Beautiful views.
June 13, 2017Beautiful!!
September 19, 2014loved this place.... had so much fun there
June 30, 2013Got this from the Explore Kent website (which I think is supported by EveryTrail) so I had a printed guide too. Easier to follow with the GPS and it helped me stay on track. A lovely walk albeit slightly overgrown in places with nettles but think that is true everywhere at the moment.
February 3, 2011
First to Reviewweather at this place is really awesome :)
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