This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Photo Guide Photo Guide Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more PhotoWalk OverviewGuide Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more Walk Overview Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more Walk Overview on the Explore Kent website at on the Explore Kent website at on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6km) Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6km) Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6km)

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content Start/Finish: Trosley Country Park We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content Start/Finish: Trosley Country Park We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content Start/Finish: Trosley Country Park of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our Stiles: 4 share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our Stiles: 4 share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our Stiles: 4 website. website. website. Gates: 2 Gates: 2 Gates: 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 2 3 4 15 26 3 4 5 6 If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please Terrain: Some steep slopes and steps If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please Terrain: Some steep slopes and steps If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please Terrain: Some steep slopes and steps e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] Views: Some good views Views: Some good views Views: Some good views Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210. Toilets: At Trosley Country Park using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210. Toilets: At Trosley Country Park using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210. Toilets: At Trosley Country Park This guide is available in other formats on request. This guide is available in other formats on request. This guide is available in other formats on request. Refreshments: At Trosley Country Park Refreshments: At Trosley Country Park Refreshments: At Trosley Country Park FAMily Fun! FAMily Fun! FAMily Fun! Walking is not only a healthy Walking is not only a healthy Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and activity but it can be fun and activity but it can be fun and 7 8 9 10 11 7 12 8 informative9 too. Free activity 10 How711 to get here...812 9informative too. Free activity 10 11How to get here...12 informative too. Free activity How to get here... worksheets for children of all worksheets for children of all worksheets for children of all Road Map: Road Map: Road Map: ages to take on the walk can be ages to take on the walk can be ages to take on the walk can be Multimap website Multimap website Multimap website ordered by emailing ordered by emailing ordered by emailing When you’re out walking www.multimap.com. When you’re out walking www.multimap.com. When you’re out walking www.multimap.com. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] in the countryside, Search for “DA13 0SG”. in the countryside, Search for “DA13 0SG”. in the countryside, Search for “DA13 0SG”. or calling or calling or calling please respect the please respect the please respect the 08458 247600. 08458 247600. 08458 247600. Countryside Code. By Car: Signposted 6.6 miles (10.6km) Countryside Code. By Car: Signposted 6.6 miles (10.6km) Countryside Code. By Car: Signposted 6.6 miles (10.6km) off the A227 between Allow 3 hours 30 mins off the A227 between Allow 3 hours 30 mins off the A227 between Allow 3 hours 30 mins Meopham and Meopham and Meopham and Wrotham, near Vigo About the walk... Wrotham, near Vigo About the walk... Wrotham, near Vigo About the walk... 13 14 15 16 1713 1814 • Be15 safe – plan ahead 16 Village.1317 1418 15• Be safe – plan ahead 16 17Village. 18 • Be safe – plan ahead Village. and follow any arrows or FOOTPaTH and Thisfollow walk any takes arrows in theor countryside FOOTPbetweenaTH and followThis any walk arrows takes orin the countrysideFOOTP betweenaTH This walk takes in the countryside between signs signsthe village of Harvel and the North Downs signs the village of Harvel and the North Downs the village of Harvel and the North Downs Parking: Parking is Way. You will walk along Wrangling Lane. This Parking: Parking is Way. You will walk along Wrangling Lane. This Parking: Parking is Way. You will walk along Wrangling Lane. This • Leave gates and property available at Trosley Country Park. • Leavename gates probably and property derives from the use of the available at Trosley Country Park. • Leave gatesname and probably property derives from the use of the available at Trosley Country Park. name probably derives from the use of the as you find them BRIDLEway as youroute find in themtimes past, by local peopleBRIDLEway taking their as you findroute them in times past, by local peopleBRIDLEway taking their route in times past, by local people taking their Train: Nearest station: Snodland (3 miles). grievances (wrangles) to the Lord of the Manor Train: Nearest station: Snodland (3 miles). grievances (wrangles) to the Lord of the Manor Train: Nearest station: Snodland (3 miles). grievances (wrangles) to the Lord of the Manor • Protect plants and National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 • Protect plants and National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 • Protect plants and National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 animals, and take your animals,at Luddesdown and take your Court. animals,at and Luddesdown take your Court. at Luddesdown Court. Byway Byway Byway litter home Bus: 308 (Bluewater – Sevenoaks) hourly, Mon-Sat. litter home Bus: 308 (Bluewater – Sevenoaks) hourly, Mon-Sat. litter home Bus: 308 (Bluewater – Sevenoaks) hourly, Mon-Sat. • Keep dogs under close 5 journeys Sun. • Keep dogs under close 5 journeys Sun. • Keep dogs under close 5 journeys Sun. control Traveline: 0870 6082608 control Traveline: 0870 6082608 control Traveline: 0870 6082608 19 20 21 19 20 21 RESTRICTED 19 20 21 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED • Consider other people Byway • Consider other people Byway • Consider other people Byway For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year. For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year. For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year. 07/2008 www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent 07/2008 www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent 07/2008 www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent KENT KENT KENT Route Description 12 At the end of the green turn left, following the way Walk your way to a mark sign for a bridle path. 1 From the car park, head down the sloped path, healthier lifestyle 16 past the notice board. Turn left and follow the path (North Downs Way) through the trees. 13 Turn right off the concrete track, following the bridle “Walking for one mile burns virtually the same 11 path towards woodland. number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just 13 takes a little longer!” 15 17 2 Turn left at the way mark post, following the signs 14 Cross the road and then the stile into the field. 14 for Walk A “Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment 12 or clothing – as long as you are comfortable” 15 Following the Wealdway signs, go through the gate 3 At the T junction in the path, turn left and the hedge beyond. “Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart 10 4 Cross the stile next to the gate to leave the park and disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure” turn left. 16 As the path opens to a large field, leave the Wealdway, following the hedge line at the right of the field and downhill. 5 The track becomes an asphalt road. Follow this to the next road junction. 8 9 17 At the bottom of the hill, turn right along Wrangling Lane. 18 6 Turn right, past gate and along path next to Vigo 6 Rugby Club. 18 As the track emerges to the road (beware of traffic), 7 go straight across to the track opposite. This track 7 At the boundary of the sports field with the woodland, turn left over the stile. Cross the rugby passes through woodland then down a steep slope to the North Downs Way. The surface here can be 5 pitches diagonally to the opposite corner. slippery when wet. 4 19 8 Cross the stile and turn right along the road. Beware 19 Turn right at the wooden bollards and follow the 21 of traffic. North Downs Way.

3 9 Turn left opposite Well House, to join a footpath 20 through a small woodland. From the woodland, The path meets an asphalt road with a house on 2 20 cross the open field to the corner of another small your right. Turn right and climb the hill. This section 1 woodland to the right. Follow the fence line towards is a steep climb up steps. the road in front of a bungalow. 21 As the slope flattens out, turn left to re-enter the park. Follow the North Downs Way through the park 10 Turn right onto the road (beware of traffic) and follow it to the centre of Harvel Village. to return to the visitor centre.

11 You will reach a T junction with the Amazon and Tiger public house opposite. Turn right and follow the road through the village.

Kilometres 0.5 1 0 Miles 0.5 Also use Ordnace Survey Map: Explorer 148 Trosley Country Park www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent Route Description 12 At the end of the green turn left, following the way Walk your way to a mark sign for a bridle path. 1 From the car park, head down the sloped path, healthier lifestyle 16 past the notice board. Turn left and follow the path (North Downs Way) through the trees. 13 Turn right off the concrete track, following the bridle “Walking for one mile burns virtually the same 11 path towards woodland. number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just 13 takes a little longer!” 15 17 2 Turn left at the way mark post, following the signs 14 Cross the road and then the stile into the field. 14 for Walk A “Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment 12 or clothing – as long as you are comfortable” 15 Following the Wealdway signs, go through the gate 3 At the T junction in the path, turn left and the hedge beyond. “Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart 10 4 Cross the stile next to the gate to leave the park and disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure” turn left. 16 As the path opens to a large field, leave the Wealdway, following the hedge line at the right of the field and downhill. 5 The track becomes an asphalt road. Follow this to the next road junction. 8 9 17 At the bottom of the hill, turn right along Wrangling Lane. 18 6 Turn right, past gate and along path next to Vigo 6 Rugby Club. 18 As the track emerges to the road (beware of traffic), 7 go straight across to the track opposite. This track 7 At the boundary of the sports field with the woodland, turn left over the stile. Cross the rugby passes through woodland then down a steep slope to the North Downs Way. The surface here can be 5 pitches diagonally to the opposite corner. slippery when wet. 4 19 8 Cross the stile and turn right along the road. Beware 19 Turn right at the wooden bollards and follow the 21 of traffic. North Downs Way.

3 9 Turn left opposite Well House, to join a footpath 20 through a small woodland. From the woodland, The path meets an asphalt road with a house on 2 20 cross the open field to the corner of another small your right. Turn right and climb the hill. This section 1 woodland to the right. Follow the fence line towards is a steep climb up steps. the road in front of a bungalow. 21 As the slope flattens out, turn left to re-enter the park. Follow the North Downs Way through the park 10 Turn right onto the road (beware of traffic) and follow it to the centre of Harvel Village. to return to the visitor centre.

11 You will reach a T junction with the Amazon and Tiger public house opposite. Turn right and follow the road through the village.

Kilometres 0.5 1 0 Miles 0.5 Also use Ordnace Survey Map: Explorer 148 Trosley Country Park www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Photo Guide Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more Walk Overview on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6km)

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content Start/Finish: Trosley Country Park of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our Stiles: 4 website. Gates: 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please Terrain: Some steep slopes and steps e-mail [email protected] Views: Some good views Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210. Toilets: At Trosley Country Park This guide is available in other formats on request. Refreshments: At Trosley Country Park FAMily Fun! Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and 7 8 9 10 11 12 informative too. Free activity How to get here... worksheets for children of all Road Map: ages to take on the walk can be Multimap website ordered by emailing When you’re out walking www.multimap.com. [email protected] in the countryside, Search for “DA13 0SG”. or calling please respect the 08458 247600. Countryside Code. By Car: Signposted 6.6 miles (10.6km) off the A227 between Allow 3 hours 30 mins Meopham and Wrotham, near Vigo About the walk... 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Be safe – plan ahead Village. and follow any arrows or FOOTPaTH This walk takes in the countryside between signs the village of Harvel and the North Downs Parking: Parking is Way. You will walk along Wrangling Lane. This • Leave gates and property available at Trosley Country Park. name probably derives from the use of the as you find them BRIDLEway route in times past, by local people taking their Train: Nearest station: Snodland (3 miles). grievances (wrangles) to the Lord of the Manor • Protect plants and National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 animals, and take your at Luddesdown Court. Byway litter home Bus: 308 (Bluewater – Sevenoaks) hourly, Mon-Sat. • Keep dogs under close 5 journeys Sun. control Traveline: 0870 6082608 19 20 21 RESTRICTED • Consider other people Byway For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year. 07/2008 www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent KENT