Mariners Hill from Chartwell walk
Kent
Explore Mariner’s Hill on this loop trail; an extension of our Westerham to Chartwell trail. The loop crosses through National Trust And Squerryes Court land and has been made possible by the kind support and permission of The Warde family.
Near to
ChartwellStart point
Chartwell car park entrance, TN16 1PS. Grid ref: TQ454513.Trail information
Total stages: 11
Total stages: 11
Start point
Chartwell car park entrance, TN16 1PS. Grid ref: TQ454513.
Stage 1
Chartwell car park entrance: From the entrance to Chartwell's car park, head west across Mapleton Road and up the steps following the fairly steep climb to the first finger post.
Stage 2
Take the left-hand fork and continue along this path as it runs parallel with Mapleton Road, passing a couple of benches with great views over the Chartwell estate and Bough Beech reservoir.
Stage 3
The path descends and comes to a four-way junction. Turn right here.
Stage 4
At the next junction turn left towards a National Trust sign 'Mariners Hill'. This path takes you alongside a field with stunning views over the Weald. There are a couple of benches to take a break and enjoy the view.
Stage 5
Just past the second bench turn right up steps.
Stage 6
At the top of the bank, turn left between two large beech trees.
Stage 7
Turn right at the corner of the fenced field entering a small copse. Continue past the stone monument on the right and on through a wooden gate into a field. Continue directly across the field to another gate. Pass through the gate and onto a path which soon bends to the right, passing a stone bench on the right and with far reaching views to the left.
Stage 8
Stay on this path through woodland and after a short distance ignore the path to the left down steps and another path to the right. Cross straight over, heading steadily downhill and parallel to the road below. Eventually you will see a National Trust sign to the left and a bridleway sign (The Greensand Way) down on the road. Drop down to the road briefly and turn right up the bridleway as it climbs the hill to the right.
Stage 9
At the top of the hill as the path starts to level out, you will reach a left fork by a finger post. Turn left here and continue crossing straight over the vehicle track.
Stage 10
At the next fork marked by a post, keep right. Stay on this path through woodland.
Stage 11
At the next post marker, bear left down the hill, ignoring the path to the right. As you descend you will arrive at step 2 in the notes. Continue down the hill onto Mapleton Road and cross the road back to the Chartwell entrance.
End point
Chartwell car park entrance, TN16 1PS. Grid ref: TQ454513.
Trail map
Mariners Hill from Chartwell walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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