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Tonbridge N PA Restricted Byways and Byways Open to All Traffic RK S12 H 12 L a A D OA L R O N E D N ON R U RO O Signed on-road cycle route B A P D I H S Surfaced – Traffic-free, Bridleways, PORT MA Tonbridge N PA Restricted Byways and Byways Open to All Traffic RK S12 H 12 L A A VEL N S D Promoted route – on-road * O SE walking and cycling map O WN O Tonbridge is a medieval market town in the C L K HIGH STREET C E R R T O K O C H A I Promoted route off-road – surfaced * A Playing Field THE CR E D ES D A C SW EN V heart of the West Kent countryside, best known HOU T EN E S UE K EL AN LA Footpath D D N S R SD A227 O OA OW KEND HAWDEN ROAD AD R N AL for being home to one of England’s finest 13th E E DR G FOSSE ROAD ROA L IVE D C D Explore E Promoted walking route * LO E T TR D century motte and bailey castles, as well as its E OA S M T I A REE B R F L F T OR OR * For detailed guides visit explorekent.org D W D R B O R H S YK O AD L A L G EY I E D links with Jane Austen. D ST 13 H A S T H S School Eden Valley Walk / 2 T 1 Wealdway DE H ON 4 A E IS CHURCH LA Named and numbered SL T Playing Field HE SL N E Tonbridge T A AN E D R The town sits on the River Medway which hosts the annual T E S K CH N A Place of interest BC U Dragon Boat Race and where visitors can take scenic river A R S C T Named and numbered 3 L H E S LYO ST T EET walks, have a coffee whilst enjoying a fabulous view or be 14 TR NS S River Medway ST C EA R Bus stop Castle E S E adventurous and take a boat trip. 13 C ID (remains of) E N CKS 1 T LO Tonbridge has a lively town centre hosting many events and 10 Visitor Information 6 LYONS CRESCENT including many independent shops and eateries. In recent Railway with station 0 years it has become home to pop-ups, such as at Tonbridge 6 R 2 iv 2 er 1 Tonbridge Castle D AUDLEY AVENUE B Me Toucan crossing OA Racecourse dway Old Fire Station, and a growing art scene. There is something R NEW S Sports Ground LK A W HARF RO IVE DWAY W A W HA ME D RF RD for everyone - from a butchers and fishmongers to great little BA R Wealdway RD E BO Pelican / Puffin crossing 2 Tonbridge High Street E V N I TA R N P 9 Y A S R B O boutiques, gift shops and a beer cafe. C N RA L K D VE ARE A E FO LSO R RD R OA ST E VE 7 0 IG N AV D 6 N D Bike shop 3 Tonbridge Old Fire Station N 2 U 2 W A E O B A R E River Medway Y The burgeoning food scene in Tonbridge now offers visitors a NU E SO V E NNERY D REIG A St Peter & St Paul’s Church fantastic choice of tasty treats. There is even a monthly award- T 4 T Library OA E B R N Y A N A N RD RE W winning farmers market that is proving to be a great place to E EN W T L R A S S O L ON AD AV A URY ENUE R V VEB E 5 St Stephen’s Church E CAISTOR ROAD A V Electric vehicle charging point buy well sourced food and goods. In 2018 Tonbridge achieved N I EV U R E H ANGEL LANE 11 IG Fairtrade Town status in recognition of its commitment to CROMER STREET H D ANVE SOV RS R 6 Tonbridge River Trips NORFOLK ROAD O E Regional Cycle Network route number Fairtrade principles. A RE D I HOLFORD STREET CH GN PRESTON ROAD A Y W PU B O E AY GLADSTONE ROAD A R V L R P AL E DE P E N RO NU 7 Tonbridge Memorial Garden A A ROAD D E Bot Y V any Toilets A Str WA ea IL m A ALBERT TonbridgeROAD R D 8 Haysden Country Park E Cycle parking AD S ROA D WIN VALE ROAD LO N A RO CL C IF F R EX DO RO O AD EL E D Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground - D L EL R D B N A 9 L PRIORY ROAD SUSS A O U ON L I R R M L Miniature Railway & Crazy Golf CHICHESTER ROAD HI A OAD Y RA D LAWN ROAD R R R DOUGLAS ROAD D D O DOU R N K L GL O L A A A A PRIORY ROAD D S I R A OA OAD D U X A RL C AD E R W E Q O L Tonbridge Swimming Pool O 10 T T 5 A Y ER R A E EX R ROA L M E S R R Police O W I S E R M C R O T O PPE P SU DON Station S R W 6 PRIORY GROVE C B IE LIONE E EE V MEADOW ROAD 2 C A S D H CHEST E A I V O ABLE R 11 Angel Centre RO O S17 ST STEPHEN'S STREET M R GE CH A PEMBURY ROAD P G OR R Y T R C I CLOSE O HE R BU EE R Y S M T D E IP A P TREE 12 Tonbridge School L O E TU IS R T L R L A IL WA Y T O H ER A L R OO 2 LAVENDER HILL Y PL 01 Port Reeve’s House R 4 PEMBURY GR ROY R AL A 13 VENUE 16 ST MARY'S ROAD S UAGEORGE STREET (oldest house in Tonbridge) S18 Q W O O D STREET F K GOLDSMID ROAD ROO IE B LD R IVE 14 The Rose & Crown O R BROOK STREET A D D E H T EXPLOREKENT.ORG Cycle routes TUDOR CYCLE TRAIL This 6-mile route offers an almost entirely traffic-free ride from EXPLOREKENT.ORG Tonbridge Castle to Penshurst Place. From the castle, follow regional cycle route 12 west through charming woodland and countryside to Penshurst Place, a fortified manor house that’s rich with medieval and Tudor charm. Explore the beautiful gardens or pay a visit to neighbouring Penshurst village for a taste of historic Kent. Getting around Tonbridge provides a link to the rest of the county, easily accessible by train whether you are travelling from Dover, walking routes Ashford, Ramsgate, Maidstone or London. Tonbridge Rail Station, situated very near the town centre is only a few short stops away from Staplehurst, Marden and Explore Kent MEDWAY VALLEY WALK Invicta House, Headcorn, where you can explore the picturesque Kentish Weald offering peaceful walks and idyllic cycle rides Maidstone,Kent, ME14 1XX This linear long distance route covers just over 28 miles along combining woodland, agriculture and wildlife. things to do Email: [email protected] the banks of the River Medway. Walkers will enjoy the variety of landscapes from the bustling market towns of Tonbridge Bus services connect Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, or you Penshurst Place and second Sunday of every This guide is available in and Rochester, to picturesque villages and orchards tucked can catch a bus to Maidstone. If you fancy soaking in some Gardens month. Find out more at away in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. other formats and can be rural Kentish life, why not jump on a bus and visit the historic tonbridgefamrersmarket.co.uk A fortified manor house with explained in other market towns of West Malling or Tenterden? Tired after your languages. To obtain beautiful landscaped gardens, JANE AUSTEN AND TONBRIDGE WALK walk through Haysden Country Park to Penshurst Place? Take You can find more copies please email perfect for a family day out This 2.4-mile walk through the heart of beautiful Tonbridge a well-deserved rest on the bus back to Tonbridge. After all, or a walk in the countryside information about what’s [email protected]. is something everyone can enjoy with surfaces suitable you have earned it. followed by a delicious meal. on in Tonbridge at the for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Take yourself on a literary Cartography: Walking and cycling aren’t just rewarding and fun ways to get information centre within journey and discover the life and family connections of one of Haysden Country Park © FourPoint Mapping around; leaving the car at home for some trips will save you Tonbridge Castle or at England’s best loved authors, Jane Austen. Photos: David Young, money and reduce emissions. It also allows you to be active as Set in 64 hectares of beautiful www.tonbridgecastle.org Explore Kent, John Miller. part of your daily routine, helping you to stay fit and healthy. countryside, this country park offers a variety of activities, TONBRIDGE WW1 WALKING TRAILS Tonbridge Tourist Information Take a close look at the map and see how easy it is to walk or from nature and historical Tonbridge WW1 Walking Trails comprise three short routes Centre cycle from your home to the station, school, or town centre.
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