Tudeley and Capel - the 'special churches' walk

UPDATED 12 MARCH: Due to a flooded path, it will not be possible to reach All Saints' Church from Bank Farm near the end of the walk. Instead, we can reach the church by road after the end of the walk.  

Due to the wet ground conditions, about 50% of this walk will now be on quiet roads. The remaining 50% will be woodland and some very wet fields. The walk length is still about 6.5 miles.

Waterproof footwear and walking poles are recommended. Please call the leader for more information. 

Leaving Tudeley Hale we set off across farmland towards Thomas à Becket Church at Capel, where we will pause briefly to admire the 13th century friezes lining the church walls. It is said that Thomas à Becket (1118-1170) himself preached under the ancient yew tree in the churchyard. Passing through the well-kept churchyard, our next landmarks are Kent College and Pembury Old Church, where we will join a section of the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk.

The highlight of the walk will be All Saints’ Church at Tudeley, the only church in the world to have all its windows designed by the renowned 20th century artist, Marc Chagall. On a sunny day, the light through these windows is magical. The church is about 10 minutes before the end of the walk so anyone wishing to visit the church and learn the story of the windows can finish the walk here, or return later.

Both Capel and Tudeley churches are normally open until 16.00.