Hever , Penshurst & the Eden valley - Alternative
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Alan McVicar
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Nice to think that Henry was probably familiar with these tracks as well, although he would be on a horse!
Route starts at Cowden Station, park at side of road. TN8 7DS
Route starts at Cowden Station, park at side of road. TN8 7DS
moderate
Distance 17 km
4:23 h
164 m
159 m
128 m
29 m
This route follows the same as the Tim Locke Good walk Guide 1988 excellent book if you can find. Recommended by Rosemary & John Roberts, Dr JS Staffurth, S Gilmartin.
This is an alternative route to avoid the now PRIVATE sign on gate which the farmer has recently erected. Top of Doubleton Lane, off Penshurst , next to barns at top . Not sure if this is private since there is apparently no sign at other end of this track where Houses are. The gate is normally unlocked so up to you if you want to walk the slightly longer route.
Nice to think that King Henry was probably familiar with these tracks as well, although he would be on a horse!
Large wooded areas to walk through , fairly long walk but can be shortened at point 8.
Pass around Hever Castle - can enter at cost if enough time. Pub nearby with garden seating.
Park at Cowden Station to side of road. TN8 7DS
This is an alternative route to avoid the now PRIVATE sign on gate which the farmer has recently erected. Top of Doubleton Lane, off Penshurst , next to barns at top . Not sure if this is private since there is apparently no sign at other end of this track where Houses are. The gate is normally unlocked so up to you if you want to walk the slightly longer route.
Nice to think that King Henry was probably familiar with these tracks as well, although he would be on a horse!
Large wooded areas to walk through , fairly long walk but can be shortened at point 8.
Pass around Hever Castle - can enter at cost if enough time. Pub nearby with garden seating.
Park at Cowden Station to side of road. TN8 7DS
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
128 m
Lowest point
29 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
TQ 47743 41734
DD
51.155797, 0.111269
DMS
51°09'20.9"N 0°06'40.6"E
UTM
31U 297996 5671118
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Coordinates
OS Grid
TQ 47743 41734
DD
51.155797, 0.111269
DMS
51°09'20.9"N 0°06'40.6"E
UTM
31U 297996 5671118
w3w
///behind.hired.shrimp
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
17 km
Duration
4:23 h
Ascent
164 m
Descent
159 m
Highest point
128 m
Lowest point
29 m
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