Cranbrook to Benenden Circular – 9.5 miles

  We woke to a blue sky out the window, light pouring in from a day that promised to reach soaring temperatures.  After a quick spicy-fried egg bagel for breakfast, we pegged the washing out before leaving, and already we could feel the heat of the day creeping in…were we making a mistake?   WeContinue reading “Cranbrook to Benenden Circular – 9.5 miles”

Staplecross Circular – 9 miles

  For our final spring adventure, we had saved one of our very favourite walks, starting from a woodland car park, just outside the small village of Cripps Corner.  We intentionally set off later than normal, aiming to catch the best of the day’s weather, so crossed the road and onto a woodland rise toContinue reading “Staplecross Circular – 9 miles”

Cowden circular – 5.4 miles

  Here we go again for another spring adventure, this time heading a little south from last week.  Beginning at Cowden station we turned left up the road into a cool, slightly overcast day.  The start of the walk is a short sharp wake-up call to the leg muscles, before turning right onto leveller ground. Continue reading “Cowden circular – 5.4 miles”

Winchelsea Circular – 6.5 miles

  Our Autumn adventures continued across the border into East Sussex, to a route which we had walked once previously.  The day was once again bright and clear with highs of 12°C, although with a sea breeze in mind, we decided to go with the winter coats.  On our first venture, we had parked whereContinue reading “Winchelsea Circular – 6.5 miles”