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Walks in Surrey and Kent - any deserted paths?

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(@chasingthesun)
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I'd like to try rambling for the first time. I am looking for the most deserted place possible with 0 or almost 0 chance of seeing other people. Do you know any (not much attended) places in Surrey or Kent?

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 2:50 pm
sunnydays
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You will be a very lucky person to find a deserted place with zero amount of people in Surrey or Kent during the day.   Most footpaths in those county's were reasonably busy long before furloughing, and I'd imagine they're manic at the moment.

You might be lucky to find a place to have a naked ramble late evening, or in the early morning, before people get out and about, but unfortunately winter light levels and the weather are against you at the moment.

There’s Something Therapeutic About Being Naked

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 3:38 pm
pjcomp
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Best advice is to look for something on the map or Google that looks like it might be a bit more remote, then try it out clothed first to see how busy it is. Times of day offer better or worse opportunities so try it a couple of different times. 

Noli illegitimi te carborundum

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 3:52 pm
Peter32
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Suggest you tie up with a naturist rambling group - have a look at this one http://www.justwearasmile.co.uk/natram/prog/prog.htm

not sure if they cover your preferred area but they must be down your way somewhere!

 

good luck!

Life’s too short. Do it today!

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 3:53 pm
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Peter32427
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All the early Nat Ram walks this year are in Kent and Surrey.  The really early walks have been cancelled due to Covid, but hopefully as restrictions get eased then we could be walking in the Spring sometime.

We do tend to select routes that are fairly textile free, but can't guarantee it, especially with the increased number of people about enjoying the fresh air and furlonging.  However walking with a group (and walk leader) does give you that extra feeling of security.

Give it a go!

Peter - Chairman - Nat Ram

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 8:43 pm
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Last summer we did manage to get naked on walks in the area between Bodiam Castle and Newnenden

 
Posted : February 25, 2021 9:51 pm
Iain Richardson
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I did some naturist walks in Kent on green sands way and on foot path by river Beult last summer.

 
Posted : February 26, 2021 11:16 am
barelee
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You could also see what is on here: https://footpathmap.co.uk/

some of these might be of the "less used" variety.

Boundaries are there to be stretched!

 
Posted : March 1, 2021 10:39 am
Jesse
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You can get an *indication* from the StravaLabs heat map (not reliable, but it's better than nothing).  Eg: https://www.strava.com/heatmap#11.26/0.39422/50.87138/gray/run

Also, I recommend Bing Maps for a free and well-presented way to be Ordnance Survey footpath data.  Just turn on the OS layer and zoom in to see the official footpaths and bridleways.

 
Posted : March 1, 2021 9:39 pm