Updated 3/1/2012
Tunbridge Wells Kent
In Georgian times, this historic spa town located just 30 miles south of London and surrounded by glorious Kent countryside, gained a reputation as the place to be seen.
Today visitors to Tunbridge Wells can explore the many gardens, castles and historic houses, also Royal Tunbridge Wells has a wide selection of shops and places to eat. There is a fantastic range of high quality hotels and B&B accommodation if you wish to stay a while or take a weekend break.
Walking around Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Royal Tunbridge Wells is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many miles of footpaths marked out for long and short distances and these routes are some of he best walks in Kent. They are ideal for just a stroll or serious walkers. You can find many ordnance survey maps covering the Tunbridge Wells area and these give details of all the footpaths with public right of way.
Whether you spending a week or a few days exploring the area you can still visit some of the well-known areas the Tunbridge Wells. One circular walk is about 27½ miles with many paths surrounding the town and which link back into Tunbridge Wells town centre - so there are plenty of opportunities to do short walks or long and still do any shopping on your way around if you wish!
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