Top walks in Kent

With a diverse landscape and plenty of wildlife, Kent is a great place to explore. From wild and windy cliff-top walks and woodland wanders, to gentle country strolls and scenic vistas, there's a trail for everyone. Every time you visit, your membership, or parking contribution, helps us look after these beautiful places for everyone, for ever.

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This article was created before the coronavirus crisis, and may not reflect the current situation. There may be restrictions in place on some of these walks. Please make sure you check web pages for individual places before you travel for booking details and the most up to date information about visiting

Hear the crunch of leaves underfoot and take in the changing views. Autumn brings swirling mists and warm colours aplenty. Discover our places in Kent on one of these downloadable walks. From woodland ambles to estate wanders there are different landscapes to suit your mood. Feel the soothing benefits of being in nature and away from it all this season.

Estate walks

A frosty winter walk

Sissinghurst Castle estate walk 

Nestled in the heart of the Weald, this landscape inspired the creation of a world-class garden and the prolific writing of Vita Sackville-West.

View of Scotney Castle from the estate

Scotney parkland trail 

Discover more about the history of Scotney Castle estate by following our parkland trail, featuring the iconic view of Scotney, the old Hornbeam Pollard, and Second World War bomb craters.

Walks near Chartwell

A summer view across Chartwell house and beyond from Mariners Hill

Mariners Hill Walk from Hosey Common carpark 

Explore Mariners Hill on this loop trail, starting from the public carpark at Hosey Common. The trail takes you up to Mariners Hill where you'll find some fantastic views over the Chartwell estate and weald of Kent.

The circular walk at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Weardale Circular Walk From Chartwell 

This beautiful circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street.

The house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Westerham to Chartwell Trail 

Visiting the town of Westerham? Follow our step-by-step guide from The Green in Westerham and find yourself just outside the car park to Chartwell, the home of one of Britain's most famous prime ministers.

Walks from Ightham Mote

East face of Ightham Mote

Ightham Mote's circular walk to Oldbury Hill 

Follow this circular walk from Ightham Mote to the site of Oldbury Hill, an area of mixed woodland as well as the site of an Iron Age hillfort dating from 150 and 50 BC.

Ightham Mote from the air

Ightham Mote circular walk to Old Soar Manor 

Admire the Kentish countryside as you enjoy this circular walk linking two of our medieval houses. The walk takes you through ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate and onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards and the Greensand Way.

The view from Wilmot Hill on the National Trust Ightham Mote estate in Kent

Ightham Mote's circular walk to Wilmot Hill 

Enjoy the Kentish countryside from the Ightham Mote estate as you walk the periphery of a large part of its 580 acres. The walk incorporates Scathes Wood, the Greensand Way, Wilmot Hill and Broadhoath Wood.

Walks on Toys Hill

The bat tower at Toys Hill

Octavia Hill Centenary Trail - views and nature 

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell are currently open but on a prebooked ticket only. You will be required to book a ticket to Chartwell and Emmetts Garden in order to visit both sites and walk between the two. The Café and toilets at Chartwell are open on a one-way route but only the toilets are open at Emmetts Garden.

Spring sun through the trees at Toys Hill, a natural area owned by the National Trust in Kent

Octavia Hill Centenary Trail - life and history 

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell are currently open but on a prebooked ticket only. You will be required to book a ticket to Chartwell and Emmetts Garden in order to visit both sites and walk between the two. The Café and toilets at Chartwell are open on a one-way route but only the toilets are open at Emmetts Garden.

The woods in spring at Toys Hill, a National Trust property in Kent

Weardale walk from Toys Hill 

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell have reopened but you are required to prebook your car parking space. For a more spontaneous walk you can park at Toys Hill and make your way on foot to Chartwell or Emmetts Garden. Though you won't be able to visit the gardens without a ticket, you can visit the café at Chartwell and the Tea Room at Emmetts Garden. Please then continue on the public footpath at Emmetts Garden.