It’s fair to say that we are generally fair-weather walkers. Given that we live more-or-less within an hour of 99% of our walks, we’re not shy of hunkering down on the less pleasant days and letting the rains pass before venturing out the following week. Why then, did we find ourselves parking up atContinue reading “Bewl Water – 12.5 miles”
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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”
Ightham Mote to Knole Park circular – 8.5 miles
Midspring is upon us – the lambs are frolicking, the leaves are bursting from their buds and the woodlands are awash with colour. The latter of these is exactly what today’s walk is all about, specifically perhaps the most iconic British spring flower of all – bluebells. The circular route between National TrustContinue reading “Ightham Mote to Knole Park circular – 8.5 miles”
Rolvenden to Tenterden Circular – 7.8 miles
Another Sunday rolled around and we got up, ate our chocolate porridge, and headed out the door for the day’s wanderings. Jumping in the car, we drove off confidently in the direction of Bodiam Castle. However, this plan, which had been made days in advance (go us) was disrupted somewhat, when Beth checked theirContinue reading “Rolvenden to Tenterden Circular – 7.8 miles”
The Devil’s Leap – 5.3 miles
A pleasant return to normality this week, after a couple of slightly more unusual adventures. Sunday just gone, we decided to head out to one of our most familiar routes, Etchingham to Devil’s leap circular, a walk we would be completing for the third time (discounting the first attempt, when we got to theContinue reading “The Devil’s Leap – 5.3 miles”
Hartfield Circular – 6.9 miles
Spring, it’s finally here, our favourite walking season – blue skies and new life. Only a week since our last walk, yet somehow it felt much more than that. The day looked promisingly clear as we headed out a little later than normal, selecting an all-new route, 45 minutes away. Hartfield, just on theContinue reading “Hartfield Circular – 6.9 miles”
Sissinghurst to Frittenden Circular – 5.4 miles
For our final winter walk of the year, we went for one we already have a certain amount of history with, a five-and-a-half-mile circular from Sissinghurst Castle. On paper, the route is relatively short and sweet, which indeed it is, however for some reason, we have never found it simple. This is specifically dueContinue reading “Sissinghurst to Frittenden Circular – 5.4 miles”
Wadhurst to Buckhurst Circular – 5.5 miles
In this edition of Pathfinder, we are honoured to welcome and excited to introduce for the first time, a very special guest – Pumpkin. Pumpkin is a young greyhound who belongs to our friends, and she is their pride and joy. Whilst they have been away on their honeymoon to the Caribbean, weContinue reading “Wadhurst to Buckhurst Circular – 5.5 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”
Benenden to Rolvenden Circular – 7.5 miles
For our third walk of the season, we headed out into the High Weald for a brand new 7.5-mile route from Benenden to Rolvenden and back again, and the colours of autumn were in full, dazzling display! The sun was shining and the skies were blue, promising a beautiful day ahead with temperatures expectedContinue reading “Benenden to Rolvenden Circular – 7.5 miles”
Matthew G. Huggins 