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Lenham Walks & Route Maps

Lenham walk, Kent
Lenham · Photo: Oliver Dixon

Lenham in Kent offers these walks, blending history, open countryside, and the quiet beauty of the North Downs.

Both routes begin with a climb to the striking Lenham Cross, a chalk hill figure memorial to the First World War, where wide views stretch across the Weald.

The walks then explore chalk grassland, farmland, and the ancient Pilgrim’s Way, a peaceful ridge track linking centuries of history.

The shorter route provides a compact, scenic outing, while the longer route stretches further through fields and down to Warren Street before returning along the ridge.

Both offer a mix of landscape, heritage, and village charm, with opportunities for refreshments at the finish.

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Walk information

Lenham Walk 1

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This short but punchy Lenham route offers a lovely mix of history and open countryside.

It begins with a steady climb to the striking Lenham Cross, a chalk hill figure cut into the Downs as a memorial to those who fell in the First World War.

From there, the walk joins a peaceful stretch of the ancient Pilgrim’s Way, part of the North Downs Way National Trail that offers lovely views.

After this you'll descend back to the village where there are plenty of options for welcome refreshments.

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Walk information

Lenham Walk 2

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

If you have more time and energy, then this longer Lenham route extends the first route to give you a much more fulfilling adventure.

It starts with the climb up to the striking Lenham Cross with its white chalk outline that serves to be a powerful First World War memorial and a landmark visible for miles.

From here the route continues through fields until you reach the village of Warren Street where there is a pub for refreshments.

The final stretch walks down until you reach the ancient Pilgrim’s Way, a peaceful track along the ridge that links centuries of history with the timeless beauty of the North Downs.

You'll then follow this back along the ridge until you then descend back into the village for refreshments.

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Follow the Lenham walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Lenham Walk 1, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Kent