Visitors walking in winter at Cobham Wood, Kent — Visitors walking in winter at Cobham Wood | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Walking in Kent

From discovering the Chartwell estate and the surrounding countryside, exploring the woodland and wildlife at Sissinghurst Castle Garden and enjoying the panoramic views at Toys Hill, here are some of the best walks in Kent.

Rear view of Weardale Monument at Toys Hill, Kent. Tree trunk and roots in foreground

Trail

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.

Early morning on the Estate in March at Sissinghurst

Trail

Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Estate walk

Explore highlights of the 450-acre estate around Sissinghurst Castle Garden on this circular walk, taking in a 16th-century tower and Sissinghurst Castle Farm.

View across the valley with the picturesque Scotney Castle in Kent in the foreground and the Victorian country house beyond

Trail

Scotney parkland trail

Follow the trail to discover historic parkland, take in the view of Scotney Castle and discover fascinating features of the Scotney estate in Kent.

The walk up to Wilmot Hill on the National Trust Ightham Mote estate in Kent

Trail

Ightham Mote 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.

Spring sun through the trees at Toys Hill, Kent

Trail

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.

An autumn view across the Chartwell estate from Mariners Hill, a National Trust countryside walk in Kent

Trail

Hosey Common to Mariners Hill loop walk

Explore Mariners Hill on this circular trail, which takes in fantastic views over Sir Winston Churchill's home at the Chartwell estate and the Weald of Kent.

Woodland on the Mariners hill walk at Chartwell, Kent

Trail

Mariners Hill from Chartwell walk

Explore Mariners Hill and enjoy views of Winston Churchill's home at Chartwell and the Weald in Kent on this moderate circular walk.

Exterior of the chapel at Old Soar Manor showing the east window with garderobe beyond.

Trail

Ightham Mote circular walk to Old Soar Manor

This historical circular walk links two National Trust places dating to medieval times, while also taking you through the ancient woodland of Scathes Wood and into Fairlawne Estate.