Autumn Colours in Cobham Woods

The Putting Down Routes team and partners Kent Community Rail Partnership are delighted to invite you to join us on this Cuxton and Ranscombe Farm Circular.

This 6 mile circular walk takes you through stunning chalk downland and farmland of Ranscombe Farm. Whilst also taking in the impressive Darnley Mausoleum, village of Cuxton and Britain's newest National Nature Reserve.

Event Theme:

🌳 Countryside Walk

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⏰ What is the duration of this event? 3 - 3.5 hours.

📏 What is the distance of the walk? 6 miles.

🔄 Is this a circular or linear walk? This is a circular walk.

🧭 Where is the meeting point? Please meet at Cuxton Station. Cuxton Station, Station Road, Cuxton ME2 1AB.

👩🏿 Who can attend this walk? Is this walk open for all to attend? Is this walk for a particular community of people, if so, who? Are family and friends able to attend these walks? Yes, the walk is open to all although we would particularly welcome those from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

👩‍🦽 Is this walk suitable for those using wheeled mobility aids? Or for those with buggies? No

🚸 What ages is this suitable for? 12+, no unacommpanied under 18's please.

🚂 Is this walk accessible via public transport? Yes, the start and end point for this walk is Cuxton Station. There are trains from Gravesend via Strood (30 minutes) and also direct from Maidstone West (20 minutes).

🅿 Is there parking? There is some street parking, but no parking at Cuxton station. We encourage you to “Try a Train” to travel to and from the walk.

🏞 What is the terrain like on this walk? Public footpaths, hilly in places. Might be muddy in wet weather. Definitely kissing gates and many uneven services. Possibly steps and stiles. Walking boots and long trousers are recommended.

🚽 Are there toilets nearby? There are toilets at the White Hart in Cuxton, but this is for customers only.

🐕 Is this walk dog-friendly? Yes.

☕ Is there somewhere to get refreshments? Yes, there are refreshment opportunities in Cuxton.

🪑 Is there seating options along the route? Yes, there are benches along the route.

🙏 Is there an opportunity to break for prayer if needed? We accommodate any additional needs to take a break for prayer, meditation, and mindfulness. If specific prayer times need to be observed, this should be communicated to the walk leader and we can suggest a suitable location en route if needed.

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📷 Photos or videos are taken during the event for promotional and marketing purposes across the Kent Downs National Landscape, Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark and North Downs Way National Trail. Images will also be shared with Sustrans and Kent Community Rail Partnership. Please notify the walk leader of your preferences and complete the consent form here.

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This event is part of the North Downs Way National Trail and Kent Downs National Landscape’s Putting Down Routes Project.

The Putting Down Routes project seeks to encourage new audiences from under-represented communities to the North Downs Way National Trail, as well as upgrading and enhancing parts of the trail so they are more accessible to a wider range of people.

The project aims to position the North Downs Way National Trail as a safe, inclusive and accessible destination where all are welcome.

Putting Down Routes is a collaborative project between the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Downs Way National Trail, working with partners Black Girls Hike and Wild With Wheels. Putting Downs Routes is funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes.