Twilight Trails: Bapchild to Lynsted Loop
🥾 A Quick Intro Join us for a relaxed and sociable evening walk through Kent’s peaceful countryside. Starting from Bapchild Village Hall, this 6.34-mile circular route takes in blooming orchards, open farmland, and the historic charm of Lynsted and Rodmersham before looping back to Bapchild. We’ll be walking at a relaxed pace with time to pause, chat, and take in the scenery. Suitable footwear is recommended, and a small torch can be handy during the darker months. This is a friendly, welcoming walk—ideal for regular walkers and newcomers alike.
🗺️ Route Highlights We begin in the ancient village of Bapchild, once part of the Roman Watling Street. From the village hall, the route heads east into open countryside, quickly leaving the roadside behind as we enter Kent’s iconic apple orchards and farmland. The trail leads us to Lynsted, one of Kent’s most picturesque villages, with its 13th-century church, flint cottages, and traditional green—an ideal spot to enjoy a little local history. From there, we head north across peaceful countryside to Rodmersham, full of rural charm with its timber-framed houses and timeless village green. A perfect place to pause and take in the slower pace of village life. The final stretch loops us back through soft meadows and more orchard-lined paths, arriving in Bapchild as the evening light begins to fade. A scenic and varied walk with a touch of history, nature, and local character.
📅 The Details
• 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
• 🕕 Time: Meet 17:45 for 18:00 start
• ⏱ Duration: Approx. 3 hours (including a short break)
• 👟 Distance: 11 km / 6.34 miles
• 🌀 Type: Circular route
• 🌿 Terrain: Mixed – fields, paths, lanes
👤 Walk Leader: Ian Henderson
📍 Location
• 📍 Meeting Point: Bapchild Village Hall, School Lane, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9NL
• 🔎 what3words: ///hangs.chin.crash
• 💰 Car Parking: Charges not included (£1 per car, cash on arrival)
🎒 Your Kit List
• ✅ Suitable footwear (no flip-flops – walking boots or sturdy shoes recommended)
• ✅ Waterproof coat (and trousers if rain is expected)
• ✅ Drinking water and a small snack or packed lunch
• ✅ Any personal medication (please inform us confidentially if needed)
• ✅ Clothing appropriate for the weather
• ✅ A torch (recommended for evening walks, especially in autumn/winter)
⚠️ Important Notes
• 🐾 Friendly dogs are welcome but must remain on a lead at all times. Owners are responsible for their pets.
• 📸 We occasionally take photos for promotional use—let us know on the day if you'd prefer not to be included.
• ❗ Cancellation Policy: o Cancel 4+ days before: receive a credit note valid for 90 days o Cancel within 4 days: full payment applies
📞 Running late? Please call the number on your booking confirmation, or message Ian Henderson via MeetUp, so we know you're on your way.
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Address
Bapchild to Lynsted and Rodmersham Weekday Evening Walk
School Lane
ME9 9NL
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