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SUTTON VALENCEWalk


Explore the beautiful village of Sutton Valence, nestled just south east of the county town of Maidstone. Set on the Greensand Way, overlooking the Vale of Kent and the famous Weald, this walk really shows off some of the beautiful rural views and landscapes this area of mid Kent has to offer.


With picture postcard chocolate box cottages and country pubs to boot, this stunning winter walk will successfully warm your cockles. From your first step on the road to your last sip of hot chocolate at the pub, this gorgeous walk is the very definition of cosy!


From parking walk ahead on the


cobbled footpath past the former Swan pub and the Post Office (beware of right hand drop to road). Continue on the path past some houses on your right heading towards the nearby villages of East Sutton and Ulcombe. On reaching a crossroads continue straight on and follow the Greensand Way footpath sign across the field.


Continue along field boundary and


cross a track. Keeping the house to your right, head across the field towards road then follow Greensand Way signs along road (Church Lane). Pass a church on your right as you enter East Sutton, this 14th century parish church features a Jacobean pulpit and a late 13th century font.


Location: Sutton Valence (ME17 3AJ) Distance: 5 miles (8 km) OS Explorer Map: 137


Terrain: Field paths with some moderate slopes


Parking: Limited parking in Sutton Valence, please park with consideration for others


Refreshments & facilities: Shops and pubs in Sutton Valence


At the crossroads, continue straight


on, pass over the stile and continue along edge of the field, still following the Greensand Way. Pass through a gate and continue with an apple orchard to your right. Pass through two more gates as you head towards the road.


Pass through the gate and turn left


following Greensand Way, pass Morry Barn on the left. Turn right off road to follow the Greensand Way sign and continue along path to the side of field with stunning views on the right. Pass through gap and continue along left edge of field, passing Church Farm on your left. Bear right past All Saints


Church car park as you approach the road ahead.


Leaving the Greensand Way, turn right to follow the road (Ulcombe Hill) downhill. Enter the village of Ulcombe and turn right to follow the footpath sign in front of the school, across a stream and along left edge of the field. Continue up a slight hill, through the gap and down towards road.


Cross the road and follow the


footpath sign over a stile and across the field. Go over another stile, cross the stream and continue towards the road. Cross the road following the footpath sign over the stile. Go through a gate and continue ahead across the


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