Oldbury Hill Circular – 5.5 miles

  It had been three whole weeks since our last venture out into the countryside, and the change in that time was noticeable. Gone were most of the autumnal colours, and the first real mud had arrived in place. However, as we pulled up at Ightham Mote, we were pleased to be outside, beneath aContinue reading “Oldbury Hill Circular – 5.5 miles”

Ightham Mote to Dunks Green Circular – 7.8 miles

  A week on from our car-based disaster and I’m pleased to say my car is back on the road and ready for more adventures!   This week’s walk will take us from regular start point Ightham Mote out to Dunk’s Green and back again, and is particularly exciting as it is a walk craftedContinue reading “Ightham Mote to Dunks Green Circular – 7.8 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”