Sat 20 Sept
|Village Green
Orchards & Goudhurst’s Stand Against Smugglers
Deep in the northern fringes of the High Weald discover orchards and a curious smugglers' tale.
Time & Location
20 Sept 2025, 10:00 – 14:00
Village Green, Horsmonden, Tonbridge TN12 8JS, UK
About the event
Right on the northern fringes of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is a lovely walk with some engaging views. Passing alongside orchards and farms learn a tale of smugglers and a 'Magnificent Seven'-style showdown in Goudhurst in 1747.
Our leaders for this walk are from Rother Ramblers Simon and Jackie. We will pause for drinks along the route and stop midway at Goudhurst for picnic lunch at the pond,
Walk distance: 8 miles
Walk duration: 4 hrs
Obstacles: Some stiles (not all dog friendly). Some steep incline/declines (800ft ascent total). Uneven surfaces, footpaths and a short way on the road.
Meet-up point: Wooden shelter on village green. W3W///: navigate.endearing.barbarian Post code TN12 8JS Map Ref TQ 700405