Matfield Walks
This Kent based village sits in a lovely rural location near Tunbridge Wells and Brenchley. The charming settlement includes a picturesque village green with a pond. There's some excellent local pubs for some post walk refreshment too.
The village is surrounding by some lovely High Weald countryside and woodland with several footpaths to try.
This walk from Matfield makes use of the High Weald Landscape Trail and the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk to explore the area to the west of the village. The waymarked trails will take you towards Pembury before heading up to Pembury Reservoir, Kent College, Brakeybank Wood and the Tudeley Woods Nature Reserve. The RSPB reserve is a lovely place for a peaceful walk with orchids, bluebells, tree pipits, woodlarks and nightjars to see.
Postcode
TN12 7JH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsMatfield Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Matfield
- Brenchley - This Kent based village is located close to Tunbridge Wells, Matfield and Pembury
- Tudeley Woods - This walk explores the Tudeley Woods RSPB Nature Reserve, near the village of Tudeley in Kent.
- 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
- Marden - This Kent based village has some pleasant countryside footpaths to explore.
- Paddock Wood - This Kent based town is located in the Tunbridge Wells area of the county, just north of Brenchley.
Pubs/Cafes
The Poet is a fine choice for rest and refreshment after your exercise. The historic pub dates back to the 16th century and serves excellent quality food. Outside there's also a fine garden for warmer days. You can find them on the Maidstone Rd at postcode TN12 7JH for your sat navs.
Just up the road there's also The Star. They have a good sized car park, good menu and are also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For cyclists National Cycle Route 18 passes through the village. It will take you towards Canterbury in the east or Tunbridge Wells to the west.
Photos
The Green, Matfield
Maidstone Road, Matfield
The pond at Matfield Green
Matfield Village Green and beacon
Pembury Water Treatment Reservoir. As seen from the Tunbridge Wells Circular / High Weald Walk, near Redwings Lane.
Kent College drive
Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in Woodland, near to Matfield, Kent, Great Britain. On High Weald Landscape Trail footpath off Bramble Reed Lane.
Tudeley Woods