Malling Meander - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

Type:Guided Walk

West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ
Malling Meander

About

This scenic figure-of-eight walk offers 10 miles in the morning and 6 in the afternoon, with an easy option to leave after the first leg if you're feeling tired. The morning takes you east towards the charming village of Barming, before looping back to the historic West Malling, and then heading west through picturesque landscapes towards Offham in the afternoon.

Walk Details 

Walk Leader: David Thornton Kent Long Distance Walking Association

Distance: Approx. 16 miles 

Duration: Approx. 7 hours

Grade:  5

Walk Type: Figure of 8

Accessibility Grade: A5

Age: Under 18s must have an accompanying adult

You will need: Please bring packed lunch, snacks, water and any personal medication. Please also wear suitable clothing and footwear

Toilet Facilities: Yes, on route and at lunch stop

Rest Stops: Yes, for lunch

Are there stiles on route? Yes

Dogs are welcome on leads

 

What to do in Maidstone?

Visit Leeds Castle

Experience Go Ape Forest Adventure at Leeds Castle

Head into town and visit Maidstone Museum

Take a trip to Lockmeadow and grab some street food or watch a film at Odeon Luxe

Grab a pub lunch or dinner at The Potting Shed

 

Where to stay?

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Leeds Castle Stable Courtyard Bed & Breakfast and Maiden's Tower Bed & Breakfast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Stable Oak Cottage

Book Tickets

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (30 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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