This walk includes a pleasant climb up to the high ridge that dominates the south side of Tunbridge Wells, with spectacular views north over the town. The outward stretch of this walk follows part of the long-distance High Weald Landscape Trail across open countryside of field and woodland (Chase Wood) to the village of Frant. The return route crosses a golf course which was originally used by the Nevills of Eridge Park as a 'horse course'.  After the walk, there is an optional visit to the restored Opera House for drinks and/or snacks.

Some sights of interest on this walk:

Brickhouse Farm - built as part of the Abergavenny estate , the ornate 'A' on the original farmhouse signifies the original ownership.

Tangier Lane - formerly known as Ivylodge Lane, an old drovers' road which led to Benhall Mill, then on to Bayham Abbey.

Chase Wood - now a mixed woodland of conifers and broadleaved trees. The deep-cut stream at the bottom of the slope runs into the River Teise which runs along the Kent/Sussex border.

Frant - the 'fern-covered heath' was cleared and settled from Saxon times. A small chapel was built in 1103, redesigned in 1821. Note the inscription in the lych-gate under the weather vane.  Inside the church, there is a memorial to Colonel By, founder of Bytown in Canada (later renamed Ottawa). In the churchyard, there are some interesting tomb stones, particularly to Corporal William Diggins who was injured in the Crimean War.  The well at the southern end of the high street is the Victoria Memorial Well, its twin, the Albert Memorial Well, lies on the A267 overlooking Eridge Park. There are two pubs in the village - The George Inn built in 1742 on the site of a 16th century cottage; the Abergavenny Arms dates from 1480, when it stood in a woodland clearing, now on the main A267.  

Opera House - The restored former Opera House in Tunbridge Wells at the end of this walk was designed in Edwardian Baroque and Neo-Georgian styles. The exterior includes a Baroque dome on the roof. The stage and seating have been retained and are still used for performances twice a year.