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Chartwell to Westerham Circular guided walk with Sevenoaks Ramblers

Enjoy scenic views and woodlands on this free, guided walk led by Sevenoaks Ramblers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Starting at Chartwell, this 7-mile walk will take the short climb up Horns Hill before crossing Hosey Hill Common. After a short break in Westerham, the return route will pass an Iron Age fort, cross Crockham Hill Common and take in the view at Mariners Hill.

Parking at Chartwell is free for those attending this walk.

Normal admission or National Trust membership applies for those who would like to visit Chartwell after the walk.

For further information, please copy and paste the link to the Sevenoaks Ramblers webpage into your browser window. https://www.sevenoaksramblers.org.uk/?walkid=100318390

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for adults and children over 11 with adult supervision.

Meeting point

Meet in front of the shop at Chartwell. Grid Ref: TQ454514 What3Words: ///handed.punk.brand

What to bring and wear

Paths can be muddy after periods of persistent rain, so wear sturdy footwear and bring walking poles if you use them.

Accessibility

Introductory walk. This walk takes place in the woods so expect uneven paths, steepish inclines and muddy surfaces. There are toilets at the start and end of the walk

Other

There will be time for a tea/coffee break in Westerham. Well behaved dogs welcome but there is livestock on parts of the walk and open woods where dogs may easily be lost so they will need to be kept on leads.

Upcoming events

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Jock’s Winter Wander February half term trail 

This February half-term, go on a winter wander with Jock, Chartwell’s famous cat.

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on
22 Feb to 28 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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Winter Walk with Winston 

Wrap up warm and take a stroll around the garden to explore photographic displays of the Churchill family at Chartwell during the Great Snow of 1927.

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on
22 Feb to 28 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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Building Chartwell: An Architectural Outside Tour 2025 

Explore Chartwell's fascinating architectural history in an outdoor tour.

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on
25 Feb to 28 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 3 other dates or times
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Churchill's Studio. British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Highlights Tour 

Discover the history of Sir Winston Churchill and his paintings. A National Trust volunteer tour guide will be leading the group with a British Sign Language (BSL)/English Interpreter. Pre-book your place on the BSL Highlight Tour.

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on
26 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45