The Greensand Way walking route starts in Haslemere, Surrey and ends, 108 miles later, at Hamstreet in Kent near the coast south of Ashford. In Surrey, it takes the walker along paths which, in many places, give unparalleled views to the south across the Weald as well as northwards to the North Downs.

Where is the Greensand Way?

The Greensand Way is a long-distance path of 108 miles (174 km) in southeast England, from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. It follows the Greensand Ridge along the Surrey Hills and Chart Hills.

How long is the Greensand Ridge Walk?

40 miles
The Greensand Ridge Walk is a long-distance walk of 40 miles (64 km) that crosses Bedfordshire, with brief sections in Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire.

Where is the Greensand Ridge in Kent?

Kent, Surrey The Greensand ridge runs broadly parallel to and south of the North Downs ridge. It traverses two areas designated as areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Hindhead to Leith Hill in Surrey and the Sevenoaks ridge from the Kent-Surrey Border to Borough Green in Kent).

Can you cycle the Greensand Way?

The route is predominantly for walkers which runs along public footpaths. Only small sections run along public bridleways which allow cyclists and horse-riding.

What is raspberry ghost?

Our Raspberry Ghost is a delicious Eau de Vie that captures the aroma of ripe Kentish raspberries. Drunk as a gin with tonic, the delicate raspberry flavour bursts onto the palate and endures long into the finish.

What is a greensand ridge?

The Greensand Ridge, also known as the Wealden Greensand is an extensive, prominent, often wooded, mixed greensand/sandstone escarpment in south-east England.

Can you cycle the greensand Way?

What is the Greensand Ridge?

The Greensand Ridge, also known as the Wealden Greensand is an extensive, prominent, often wooded, mixed greensand/sandstone escarpment in south-east England. The eastern end of the ridge forms the northern boundary of Romney Marsh.

What is the Greensand Commons of Sevenoaks?

The Greensand Commons of Sevenoaks and Westerham share a rich history and have been a vital resource for local communities for generations.

Where does the Greensand Way get its name?

The Greensand Way is named after the sandstone ridge, which crosses Hampshire, Surrey and Kent – one of a series of ridges running west to east across South East England.

Who owns the parks in Sevenoaks?

They are owned mainly by the Squerryes estate (Westerham) and Knole estate (Sevenoaks), and have been managed by local councils since 1925 and for the last 43 years by Sevenoaks District Council under a scheme of regulation. Sevenoaks Town Council owns and manages Sevenoaks Common.

Who is responsible for Sevenoaks Common?

Sevenoaks Common is managed by Sevenoaks Town Council. Sevenoaks Weald Common is managed by Sevenoaks Weald Parish Council. Bye-laws and Scheme of Regulation. The commons are dedicated for free public access, on foot and on horseback.