Weardale walk from Toys Hill

This 5-mile circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden, passing through Weardale, the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the hamlet of French Street.
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Toys HillStart point
Toys Hill car park on Chart Lane, grid ref: TQ470517Trail information
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Octavia Hill Centenary Trail West
Follow the Octavia Hill Centenary Trail West in Kent and experience the places that were part of the life and history of one of the National Trust's founders.

Octavia Hill Centenary Trail East
Starting at Toys Hill, you'll walk to the picturesque village of Ide Hill and her commemorative seat, passing Emmetts Garden on the way back.

Weardale circular walk from Chartwell
A beautiful 3-hour walk that links Chartwell with Emmetts Garden. From daffodils and bluebells to roses and autumnal shades, enjoy a rainbow of colour throughout each month of the year as you walk through the West Kent countryside.

Toys Hill and Emmetts Garden circular walk
A 2.5-mile walk from Emmetts through the picturesque village of Ide Hill in the Kent countryside.
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Visiting Toys Hill with your dog
You and your four-legged friend will be spoilt for choice at Toys Hill. There are plenty of routes to choose from, and some historical points of interest to discover.

Walking at Toys Hill
Discover lots of walking routes, points of historical interest and wide-ranging views at one of Octavia Hill’s favourite places. Visit to see the landscape that inspired her.

Wildlife at Toys Hill
Discover a landscape of lowland heath, woodland and sandy soil and the variety of different wildlife it supports, from fungi and bats to dormice and reptiles.

Cycling, riding and running at Toys Hill
With a network of bridleways, there are plenty of ways to explore Toys Hill including horse riding, mountain biking, road cycling and running on a 6km Run England route.

Walking
Explore some of the finest landscapes in our care on coastal paths, accessible trails, woodland walks and everything in between. Find the best places to walk near you.
