WTF 2024 - The Marathon
Join us for the longest walk in Tonbridge; WTF 2023- The Walk Tonbridge Marathon!
The Walk Tonbridge Festival
Walk Tonbridge Festival 14 -29 Sep 2024
A celebration of walking, Tonbridge, community and countryside.
The Rainbow Trail / Tonbridge Pride
A limited edition self-guided walk celebrating Tonbridge Pride and our towns LGBTQ+ connections from the past and present.
The Summer Birds of Tonbridge Town
Join us for a short guided walk looking for the few pairs of Swifts and House Martins that still nest in the south of the town, led by local ornithologist Martin Garwood.
Length: Approximately 1 mile
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Cost: Donations to High Weald Swift Preservation Society
Min - Max group size: 4-15
Walk Leader: Martin Garwood
Walk Tonbridge Club: Summer Solstice Social
A social sunset walk led by Walk Tonbridge. We'll set off before sunset and finish with the option of a drink at The Bell, Golden Green.
Length: Approximately 4.6 miles / 7.3km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours walking, plus breakfast.
Cost: Give what you can afford
Min - Max group size: 4-15
Walk Leader: James Pavlou
Hadlow Art Trail
The Hadlow Art Trail is a short scenic walk exploring the village of Hadlow and its South East Open Studios.
There are four different studios along this 3 mile route, featuring a number of Kent artists. Their work includes glasswork, photography, jewellery making, ironwork, painting and more.
Along the way you will have the chance to visit Broadview gardens and the historic village church, as well as enjoying refreshment stops at local pubs and cafes.
Walk Tonbridge Club ‘Orchards and Riversong’ (May 2024)
A social group walk from Tonbridge to Tudeley led by James Pavlou of Walk Tonbridge. This is a long flat circular walk with beautiful Kent countryside and river scenery.
Length: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Duration: Approximately 2.5-3 hours
Min - Max group size: 2- 10
Cost: £8.50 pp
Walk Leader: James Pavlou
Walk Tonbridge Club: Bluebell Walk from Leigh
A social bluebell walk from Leigh led by James Pavlou of Walk Tonbridge. This is a mostly flat route with quiet countryside and bluebells.
The Retrial: An interactive history talk with Pam Mills
Join local historian Pam Mills for an interactive history talk based on the murder of Frances O’Rourke and her alleged killer Harold Apted.
Cost: £8.50 pp (all profits donated to Sustain food and fuel bank)
Speaker: Pam Mills
Walk Tonbridge - Pop Up Shop at Tonbridge Christmas Market
Come and find us at Tonbridge Christmas Market, where we will be hosting a pop up shop for the day!
Walk Tonbridge - Pop Up Shop at Ightham Mote
Come and find us at National Trust Ightham Mote, where we will be hosting a pop up shop for the afternoon!
Tonbridge Charity Dog Walk
Join us and Tonbridge Dogs for The Tonbridge Charity Dog Walk!
WTF 2023 - The Marathon
Join us for the longest walk in Tonbridge; WTF 2023- The Walk Tonbridge Marathon!
Supported by CooperBurnett Solicitors, the marathon is the biggest event of The Walk Tonbridge Festival and one that invites walkers to challenge themselves whilst raising money for Sustain food and fuel bank, a Tonbridge based charity, tackling food poverty in our local area.
The route follows 26.2 challenging miles from Tonbridge Baptist Church to Tonbridge Old Fire Station, taking in a number of check points en-route.
If you are a local business or individual that can volunteer your time/services for this event we would love to hear from you - please contact walktonbridge@gmail.com
If you would like to book your place on this event then please do so by clicking on the button below.
Pop Up Shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market
Come and find our pop up shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market where we will have a range of cards, prints, tea towels and badges.
The Summer Birds of Tonbridge Town
Join us for a short guided walk looking for the few pairs of Swifts and House Martins that still nest in the south of the town, led by local ornithologist Martin Garwood.
Tonbridge Calling!
Join us for a party in the park as we bring our pop up shop to Tonbridge Calling, an unmissable highlight of the summer calendar!
Pop Up Shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market
Come and find our pop up shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market where we will have a range of cards, prints, tea towels and badges.
Tonbridge Calling!
Join us for a party in the park as we bring our pop up shop to Tonbridge Calling, an unmissable highlight of the summer calendar!
Pop Up shop @ Tonbridge Pride
Come and find our pop up shop at River Walk, as we join in the celebrations for Tonbridge Pride 2022!
Walk Tonbridge Club: The Little Ace
Join us for a social group walk from the village of Golden Green.
Distance: 3.1 miles / 4.96km
Cost: £10 pp
Walk Tonbridge Club: The Steeplechase
Join us for a social group walk around the Shipbourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6km
Cost: £10 pp
Walk Tonbridge Club: Orchards and Riversong (abridged)
Join us for a social group walk from Tonbridge to Tudeley returning via the River Medway
Distance: 4.5 miles
Cost: £10
Walk Tonbridge Club: Penshurst Revisted
A social group walk around the beautiful Penshurst estate
Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6km
Cost: £10
Pop Up Shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market
Come and find us at Tonbridge Farmers market where we will be running a stall selling original prints and greeting cards featuring photography from my local walks.
There will also be a range of Tonbridge themed prints and badges, celebrating our home town.
Tonbridge Farmers market is Kent’s biggest market and is renown for its award winning selection of stalls.
Walk Tonbridge Club: Back To The Viaduct
A social group walk from Tonbridge to Colebrook Viaduct
Distance: 3.6 miles /5.76 km
Cost: £10 pp
Pop up shop at Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market
Come and visit our pop up shop at Tonbridge Castle Artisan market.
We will be inside selling a range of cards, prints and badges.
Walk Tonbridge Club: The Trinity
A social group walk from Tudeley led by James Pavlou of Walk Tonbridge. Featuring beautiful countryside and three historic churches.
Pop Up Shop at Tonbridge Farmers Market
Come and find us at Tonbridge Farmers market where we will be running a stall selling original prints and greeting cards featuring photography from my local walks.
There will also be a range of Tonbridge themed prints and badges, celebrating our home town.
Tonbridge Farmers market is Kent’s biggest market and is renown for its award winning selection of stalls.
Walk Tonbridge Club: The (Little) Drover
A social small group walk from Underriver led by James Pavlou of Walk Tonbridge. This is a tough but rewarding route with stunning views!
The Retrial: An interactive history talk with Pam Mills
Join local historian Pam Mills for an interactive history talk based on the murder of Frances O’Rourke and her alleged killer Harold Apted.
Cost: £8.50 pp
Speaker: Pam Mills