Night Walk Luddesdown and Cobham | Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2026

This night hike is a circular route from Sole Street through the Kent Downs National Landscape taking in vineyards, the hamlet of Luddesdown, isolated woodland, sections of the Wealdway and the North Downs Way, and Cobham Mausoleum. We hear local stories including about Charles Dickens, and explore the chalk landscape. We start in the light but the majority of the hike is in the dark, enabling us to experience the route in a very special way, listening for wildlife & looking for the moon & stars.

Walk Details

Walk Leader: John Bradshaw – Hike South East

Distance: Approx. 10 miles

Duration: Approx. 6 hours

Grade:  Grade 4 Moderate

Walk Type: Circular

Accessibility Grade: A1

Age: 10 years and over (Under 18s must have an accompanying adult)

You will need: Please bring packed dinner snacks, water and any personal medication. Please also wear suitable clothing and footwear

Toilet Facilities: Yes

Rest Stops: Yes, for dinner

Are there stiles on route? Yes

Dogs are welcome on leads