This beautiful circular walk follows a hilly route through the Weald of Kent, linking Emmetts Garden with Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. It also passes through the Toys Hill, Hosey Common & French Street. Steps & potential livestock.
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Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts
A 9,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kent.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kent
9,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× ruins
2× viewpoint
1× monument
Octavia Hill
summit ·
204 m off route
2,6 km
28%
Weardale Manor
ruins ·
on the route
5,8 km
62%
Weardale Manor (ruin)
viewpoint ·
37 m off route
5,8 km
62%
Toy's Hill
summit ·
108 m off route
5,8 km
62%
Octavia Hill Well (disused)
viewpoint ·
483 m off route
5,9 km
63%
Golden Wedding Memorial
monument ·
293 m off route
6,4 km
68%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts is 9.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts takes approximately 2h 21min to complete.
Yes, Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts starts at Emmetts Garde, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6BA;TQ477525.
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, Emmetts is maintained and managed by National Trust.