Activities at Toys Hill
Take a summer stroll around Toys Hill
Countryside walks are ideal for summer and with long reaching views over the Weald of Kent, Toys Hill makes the perfect spot. Glimpse buzzards flying over head and wildflowers growing under foot as you explore the beauty of the west Kent countryside. Find a waymarked trail today and see where the path will lead you.
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.
- Moderate
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
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.
- Easy
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Weardale walk from Toys Hill
Emmetts Garden and Chartwell are both currently completely closed until further notice and we ask that you please stick only to the public footpath through the gardens. The toilets, café and car parks are also closed at both sites during this time. Toys Hill car park is closed.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Spring walks at Toys Hill
Give those walking boots a spring clean and get out to the fresh air again at Toys Hill. As the days draw out there's plenty of time to get out exploring, especially when it comes to bluebell season. We've even listed our best bluebell walks for you to help you plan your visit.
Winter wanders around Toys Hill
Escape from the dry, stuffy central heating and grab some crisp, fresh air around Toys Hill this winter. Walk in the footsteps of Octavia Hill and discover why this area of natural beauty inspired her to found the National Trust over 100 years ago.
Autumnal walks around Toys Hill
Bright copper colours glistening in the autumn sunshine makes Toys Hill the ideal spot for an amble this season. Go for a walk around this lofty woodland to take in the kaleidoscope of colour emerging from the landscape. There's no better way to lift your spirits as the days get shorter.
Cycle, Ride or Run at Toys Hill
In a sporty mood? Then why not get some fresh air at Toys Hill
Walking at Toys Hill
Whether you fancy a short wander or a long roam, we have the perfect walk to suit your needs at Toys Hill.
Things to see and do at Toys Hill
Walk in the footsteps of one of our founders Octavia Hill at Toys Hill, and catch glimpses of the past.