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5.2 miles (8.3km) approx. 10,375 stepsAllow 3 hours

About the walk...This walk starts at Sutton Valence and joins the Greensand Way, heading to the nearby villages of East Sutton and Ulcombe before returning through fields offering some fine views. Along the way is the Norman Church in East Sutton that dates from the 14th century. As you near the end of the walk you pass Sutton Valence Castle. All that remains are the ruins of the12th-century stone keep, but there are wonderful panoramic views over the Weald from the site.

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Distance: 5.2 miles (8.3km) allow 3 hours

Start/Finish: Sutton Valence

Stiles: 7

Gates: 5

Terrain: Field paths. Some moderate slopes

Views: Some good views

Toilets: None on route

Refreshments: Shops and pubs at Sutton Valence

Walk Overview

How to get there...Road Map: Multimap website www.multimap.com. Search for “Sutton Valence”.

By Car: Sutton Valence is just off the A274 between Maidstone and Headcorn.

Parking: Limited parking is available in Sutton Valence. Please park with consideration to other road users.

Train: Nearest station: Headcorn (4 miles). National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950

Bus: 12 (Maidstone – Headcorn). Hourly Mon-Sat. 2 hourly Sun. Traveline: 0870 6082608

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For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year.

Photo Guide This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content 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 website.

If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please e-mail explorekent@kent.gov.uk

Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210.This guide is available in other formats on request.

03/2007

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code.

FAMILY FUN!Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and informative too. Free activity worksheets for children of all

ages to take on the walk can be ordered by emailing

explorekent@kent.gov.uk or calling

08458 247600.

www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

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Walks in West Kent

• Be safe – plan ahead and follow any arrows or signs

• Leave gates and property as you find them

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home

• Keep dogs under close control

• Consider other people

RESTRICTED BYWAY

BYWAY

BRIDLEWAY

FOOTPATH

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Route Description From parking walk ahead on the cobbled footpath past The Swan Pub and the Post Office (beware of right hand drop to road). Continue on the path past some houses on your right. Take care walking along the road.

On reaching crossroads continue straight on and follow the Greensand Way footpath sign across field.

Continue along field boundary and cross track. Keeping house to your right, head across field towards road. Follow Greensand Way signs along road (Church Lane). Pass a church on your right as you enter East Sutton.

At crossroads, continue straight on, pass over stile and continue along edge of field, still following the Greensand Way. Pass through gate and continue with apple orchard to your right. Pass through 2 more gates as you head towards the road. Take care crossing road.

Pass through gate and turn left following Greensand Way, pass Morry Barn on the left.

Turn right off road to follow Greensand Way sign and continue along path to the side of field. There are good views on the right. Pass through gap and continue along left edge of field, passing Church Farm on your left. Bear right past All Saints church car park as you approach the road ahead.

Leaving the Greensand Way, turn right to follow the road (Ulcombe Hill) downhill. Enter the village of Ulcombe and pass The Harrow Inn pub on the right.

Turn right to follow the footpath sign in front of the school, across a stream and along left edge of field. Continue up a slight hill, through gap and down towards road.

Cross road and follow footpath sign over stile and across field. Go over another stile, cross stream and continue towards the road.

Cross road following footpath sign over stile. Go through gate and continue ahead across field. Cross stream, go through gate and head across field to stile and follow path through woods.

Follow path through woods. Cross over stile and stream as you exit woods and follow field edge crossing over another stile as you head towards the road.

Cross stile and turn left to follow road. A short distance on, turn right to follow footpath sign. Pass lake on left and go through gap. Follow path along edge of field and up slight slope. Cross over stile to continue on path towards road.

Cross stile and turn right to follow road. After a short distance turn left to follow the bridleway. Pass house and continue on surfaced road. Take care walking along the road.

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Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle“Walking for one mile burns virtually the same number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just takes a little longer!”

“Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment or clothing – as long as you are comfortable”

“Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure”

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Continue along road and bear left, passing ruins of a castle on the right.

After a short distance you reach Sutton Valence village. Take the first road turning on the right to take you back to the Post Office where you started.

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Route Description From parking walk ahead on the cobbled footpath past The Swan Pub and the Post Office (beware of right hand drop to road). Continue on the path past some houses on your right. Take care walking along the road.

On reaching crossroads continue straight on and follow the Greensand Way footpath sign across field.

Continue along field boundary and cross track. Keeping house to your right, head across field towards road. Follow Greensand Way signs along road (Church Lane). Pass a church on your right as you enter East Sutton.

At crossroads, continue straight on, pass over stile and continue along edge of field, still following the Greensand Way. Pass through gate and continue with apple orchard to your right. Pass through 2 more gates as you head towards the road. Take care crossing road.

Pass through gate and turn left following Greensand Way, pass Morry Barn on the left.

Turn right off road to follow Greensand Way sign and continue along path to the side of field. There are good views on the right. Pass through gap and continue along left edge of field, passing Church Farm on your left. Bear right past All Saints church car park as you approach the road ahead.

Leaving the Greensand Way, turn right to follow the road (Ulcombe Hill) downhill. Enter the village of Ulcombe and pass The Harrow Inn pub on the right.

Turn right to follow the footpath sign in front of the school, across a stream and along left edge of field. Continue up a slight hill, through gap and down towards road.

Cross road and follow footpath sign over stile and across field. Go over another stile, cross stream and continue towards the road.

Cross road following footpath sign over stile. Go through gate and continue ahead across field. Cross stream, go through gate and head across field to stile and follow path through woods.

Follow path through woods. Cross over stile and stream as you exit woods and follow field edge crossing over another stile as you head towards the road.

Cross stile and turn left to follow road. A short distance on, turn right to follow footpath sign. Pass lake on left and go through gap. Follow path along edge of field and up slight slope. Cross over stile to continue on path towards road.

Cross stile and turn right to follow road. After a short distance turn left to follow the bridleway. Pass house and continue on surfaced road. Take care walking along the road.

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3

4

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Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle“Walking for one mile burns virtually the same number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just takes a little longer!”

“Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment or clothing – as long as you are comfortable”

“Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure”

✓

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Continue along road and bear left, passing ruins of a castle on the right.

After a short distance you reach Sutton Valence village. Take the first road turning on the right to take you back to the Post Office where you started.

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5.2 miles (8.3km) approx. 10,375 stepsAllow 3 hours

About the walk...This walk starts at Sutton Valence and joins the Greensand Way, heading to the nearby villages of East Sutton and Ulcombe before returning through fields offering some fine views. Along the way is the Norman Church in East Sutton that dates from the 14th century. As you near the end of the walk you pass Sutton Valence Castle. All that remains are the ruins of the12th-century stone keep, but there are wonderful panoramic views over the Weald from the site.

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Distance: 5.2 miles (8.3km) allow 3 hours

Start/Finish: Sutton Valence

Stiles: 7

Gates: 5

Terrain: Field paths. Some moderate slopes

Views: Some good views

Toilets: None on route

Refreshments: Shops and pubs at Sutton Valence

Walk Overview

How to get there...Road Map: Multimap website www.multimap.com. Search for “Sutton Valence”.

By Car: Sutton Valence is just off the A274 between Maidstone and Headcorn.

Parking: Limited parking is available in Sutton Valence. Please park with consideration to other road users.

Train: Nearest station: Headcorn (4 miles). National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950

Bus: 12 (Maidstone – Headcorn). Hourly Mon-Sat. 2 hourly Sun. Traveline: 0870 6082608

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For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year.

Photo Guide This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content 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 website.

If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please e-mail explorekent@kent.gov.uk

Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210.This guide is available in other formats on request.

03/2007

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code.

FAMILY FUN!Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and informative too. Free activity worksheets for children of all

ages to take on the walk can be ordered by emailing

explorekent@kent.gov.uk or calling

08458 247600.

www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

5

8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15

Walks in West Kent

• Be safe – plan ahead and follow any arrows or signs

• Leave gates and property as you find them

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home

• Keep dogs under close control

• Consider other people

RESTRICTED BYWAY

BYWAY

BRIDLEWAY

FOOTPATH