Tolsford Trek
Walk information
7.8 miles (12.5km) allow 5 hours.
Refreshments and facilities are available in the park.
Explore an exhilarating stretch of commanding coastal
countryside on this 7.8 mile (12.5km) walk in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
The route starts at the popular Brockhill Country
Park, with its famous deer paddock, alder valley and lake, and
follows part of the North Downs
Way.
Leave the park to climb to the top of Tolsford Hill, an
impressive natural feature that remains wild and unspoilt.
The land here is owned by the Ministry of Defence.
At 181 metres above sea level, Tolsford Hill is one of the
highest hills of the Downs in east Kent.
A BT tower stands on the plateau at the summit of the hill. It
is one of the few British telecommunications towers built of
reinforced concrete. It is more than 70 metres high.
There are magnificent views from the hill, which has streams and
rivers coursing around its base, including the Nailbourne and the
East Stour.
As you pass through the chalk grassland look out for buzzard and
skylark soaring high above the hills.
Follow the route through Peene and the beautiful village of
Saltwood. Look out for its historic church and castle before
returning to the country park.
How to get there
Postcode starting point: CT21 4HL.
Car: From M20 J11, follow A20 to Saltwood. Turn
off on Sandling Road.
Parking: Parking is available at Brockhill
Country Park.
Train: Nearest stations: Sandling (1
mile).
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950.
Bus: 10A (Folkestone-Saltwood) hourly,
Mon-Sat.
Traveline: 0871 200 22 33.
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