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Marden Walks

3.6 miles (5.8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This Kent based village has some pleasant countryside footpaths to explore.
This circular walk explores the area to the south of the village, visiting nearby Marden Thorn on the way. The area includes pretty orchards, old oast houses and Marden Meadows to the east. In the village there's also a noteworthy 12th century church to see.
Marden is accessible by public transport with a railway station on the South Eastern Main Line. There's also a fine local pub for relaxation and refreshment after your exercise.

Postcode

TN12 9DR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Marden OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Marden Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Marden

  • Brenchley - This Kent based village is located close to Tunbridge Wells, Matfield and Pembury
  • High Weald Landscape Trail - Explore the High Weald AONB on this fabulous 90 mile walk that links the ridge-top villages and historic gardens for which the area is famous
  • Goudhurst - This pretty Kent based village is located in a fine spot in the Weald
  • Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk - Explore the beautiful countryside around Royal Tunbridge Wells on this circular walk through the High Weald AONB
  • Tunbridge Wells Common - Explore this large green space on this pleasant walk in Tunbridge Wells
  • Pembury - This circular walk around Pembury takes you through some of the woodland to the north of the village before picking up a waymarked trail to explore the countryside
  • Dunorlan Park - This large park in Royal Tunbridge Wells covers nearly 80 acres with some nice walking trails to try
  • Tonbridge - This long circular walk explores the parks, woods, commons, rivers and countryside surrounding the market town of Tonbridge in Kent
  • Sissinghurst Castle - Explore the 460 acres of gorgeous Wealden countryside in the Sissinghurst Castle Estate on this walk in Kent
  • Bedgebury Forest - Bedgebury is a great place for cyclists with miles of family cycle tracks and a more challenging mountain bike trail
  • Bewl Water - This is a walking and cycling route around the beautiful Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst
  • Scotney Castle - Explore the 770 acres of woodland and parkland surrounding this 14th century moated castle near Tunbridge Wells
  • Burwash - This picturesque East Sussex based village is surrounded by some lovely High Weald countryside.
  • Lamberhurst - This Kent based village has some nice walking trails through the valley of the River Teise and two noteworthy historic ruins to visit nearby
  • Tudeley Woods - This walk explores the Tudeley Woods RSPB Nature Reserve, near the village of Tudeley in Kent.
  • Paddock Wood - This Kent based town is located in the Tunbridge Wells area of the county, just north of Brenchley.
  • Matfield - This Kent based village sits in a lovely rural location near Tunbridge Wells and Brenchley

Pubs/Cafes

Back in the village head to the Unicorn for some post walk refreshment. Here you'll find a a spacious bar and restaurant with a cosy inglenook fireplace for the winter months. Outside there's a good sized and well-kept beer garden for warmer weather. You can find them on the High Street at postcode TN12 9DR for your sat navs.

Photos

Farmland and woodland south of Marden - geograph.org.uk - 2491035

Farmland and woodland south of Marden

Susans Farm, Wildenbridge Road, Marden, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 1843801

Susans Farm, Wildenbridge Road, Marden, Kent

Plain Oast, Plain Rd - geograph.org.uk - 2491033

Plain Oast, Plain Rd

Orchard and shelterbelt off Goudhurst Rd - geograph.org.uk - 2494627

Orchard and shelterbelt off Goudhurst Rd

Beech Oast - geograph.org.uk - 2494643

Beech Oast

Footpath on Thorn Road - geograph.org.uk - 1418319

Footpath on Thorn Road

GPS Files

GPX File

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