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s rights of way, unless otherwise stated.
This project is supported under the England Rural Development Programme by the
The routes used are believed to be public
email: townclerk@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk routes which cross the area.
Telephone: 01732 865368 Fax: 01732 867866 adventurous, several long distance
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5AR miles of footpaths and, for the more
Doggetts Barn, 72A High Street,
walking country, with fine views,
Edenbridge Town Council,
you will discover this is superb
Exploring beyond the Kentish villages
offer a step back in time.
Visit www.edenvalleykent.org gardens and historic churches all
buildings, coaching inns, courtyards,
many stories to tell. Medieval
which are rich in heritage and have
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst –
the town centre) is on the Redhill to Tonbridge line. as Chiddingstone,
Uckfield line; while Edenbridge station (about 1 mile north of explored – such
By train: Edenbridge Town station is on the London to
waiting to be
towns and villages
many Kentish
the town. valley there are
There is free parking in Throughout the
to Edenbridge.
B269 then the B2026 gardens.
A25 at Oxted, follow the historic properties and beautiful
junction 6). From the and woodland conceal a wealth of
Easy terrain, but can be muddy in winter south of the M25 (at country lanes, whilst the rolling hills
Circular walk • 2 hours • approx 4 miles (6.5 km) situated on the B2026, lies tranquil farmland, broken by quiet
By car: Edenbridge is
Penshurst. On either side of the river
Cernes – Edenbridge confluence with the River Medway at
surrounding villages, towards its
Edenbridge – Haxted – meanders through Edenbridge and
to the south, Kent’s River Eden
to the north and the High Weald
the Greensand Ridge
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Explore Edenbridge
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WALK
If you are looking for
his leaflet describes and a taste of history, local
illustrates one of ten walks culture, fine eating
T produced by Edenbridge Town and drinking, or
Council, with the support of the simply to enjoy the
Hidden Britain Project. The project is countryside, you’ll find yourself at
an initiative to encourage tourism, and home in Kent’s Eden Valley. Discover
to highlight lesser known areas of more about the Eden Valley on
the countryside. www.edenvalleykent.org
Walk 8 starts in the centre of which includes details on attractions
Edenbridge with its shops, pubs, a in the area, accommodation, where
variety of places in which to eat, to eat and drink, and other
historic buildings (including the Parish information.
Church of St Peter and St Paul and
the Eden Valley Museum) and the Walking can
convenient Edenbridge Town station. • Make you feel good.
It goes west to Cernes Farm, before • Give you more energy.
returning to the town centre along the • Help you sleep better.
first part of the Eden Valley Walk. • Help you reduce stress.
It is about 4 miles (6.4 km), takes • Keep your heart ‘strong’.
about 2 hours and can be very • Reduce blood pressure.
muddy in winter. • Help to manage your weight.
There are 5 stiles. If you are free of serious health
problems you can start walking more,
with confidence.
The health benefits of walking and
other forms of physical activity will be
enhanced by a balanced diet and not
smoking.
General guidance
Start gently and build up at your own
pace.
Wear comfortable shoes or boots,
according to the description of the
walk and time of year.
The Countryside Code Wear clothing suitable for the
weather conditions. Loose fitting
• Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs. clothing allows you to move more
• Leave gates and property as you find freely – thin layers are better than
them. thick chunky clothing.
• Protect plants and animals and take your Let someone know where you are
litter home. walking, and what time you are likely
• Keep dogs under control. to return.
• Consider other people. Do not walk if you are unwell or in
pain.
For more details, see It’s a good idea to take a bottle of
www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk water with you.
From High Street go down Lingfield Road (over Mont WALK 8 This is the start of the Eden
St Aignan Way) until Coomb Field. Turn left and head Edenbridge – Haxted – Cernes – Edenbridge Valley Walk. Cross track
for Recreation Ground. From car park, go left past bottom (which leads on right to
of flood embankment and along edge of playing fields Starborough Castle) and walk
(SR614), keeping dense hedge on left. Also on left is This walk is approx 4 miles, takes about 2 hours and uses straight ahead keeping hedge on
remnant of the Mill Leat. This supplied water from the river SR614, SR616, G369A, G370, G375. Can be very muddy left. Cross stile in corner of field
to the Tannery and then back to the river via the former in winter. and small footbridge (G375).
water mill in High Street. In far corner, cross metal Parking is available in town car parks. Bearing slightly left, head for stile
footbridge, over Kent Brook and turn right on to SR616. 5 stiles. and gate on other side of field.
Walk straight ahead
down wide ‘green
road’, bounded on both
sides by low fencing.
Pass large pond on
right. Continue through
wooden gate and walk
straight ahead to bridge
over River Eden.
(SR637 to Marsh
Follow Kent Brook, ignoring Green on right.) Cross
small footbridge over brook bridge, turn right onto
Follow tree line down to footbridge on right. Cross
and larger footbridge (which leads SR614 and follow river
footbridge, keeping along edge of field with hedge on
back to Lingfield Road SR615). bank until reaching a
right. Cross airstrip. At corner turn left along enclosed ‘green
Continue until reaching stile, which World War II pillbox.
road’ (G370) and where track peters out continue straight
has a Caution Footpath Crosses Continue, keeping
ahead across airstrip, keeping hedge on right, down to iron
Taxiway/Airstrip sign. This area is pillbox on right.
bridge over River Eden. Cross bridge and second bridge over
currently used as an airstrip, so Eden Brook, and follow line of overhead power cables to
look out for light aircraft! Cross Cernes Farm. Just past farm turn left at pond and cross stile
stile and make for gap in hedge and small footbridge.
on brow of hill. You are now in
Surrey (G369A). In lambing
season walk round edge of field –
there may be an electric fence. Otherwise, head straight
across field towards barns
at East Haxted Farm, but
before reaching them
turn left at the tree line,
keeping trees on right.
Cross small bridge over ditch
and continue round edge of
field with ditch on right. Pass
through gap in hedge and
continue. Edenbridge is now
visible. Bear right onto path
through trees which leads back
towards river. Block on left,
surrounded by overgrown moat,
is Devil’s Den. Its origins are
uncertain, but records date it
about 14th century or earlier. It
may have been a
farmstead and
fishing ground,
and the sinister
name is one
frequently given
to earthworks of unknown origin.
This field is a favourite haunt of
lapwings in early autumn.
Follow river bank to
wooden bridge by pill box,
cross, walk straight ahead to iron
footbridge and back into
Recreation Ground. Follow
outward route and return to High
Street.
Walks 9 & 10 continue the
Eden Valley Walk on to Hever,
Chiddingstone, Penshurst and
then Leigh.
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Photography: Champion Photographic,
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