So it begins. The sweet torture that can be walking in the brilliant heat of summer. As the cooler days of spring vanish into the rear-view, these long sunny days bring with them a host of new challenges – sweating, stinging eyes, sunburn, glare, chaffing pants, dehydration, the overgrowth of nettles and brambles;Continue reading “Horsmonden Circular – 5 miles”
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Penshurst Circular – 9.3 miles
Back in the South East and a welcome return to normal service this week – although this route was a similar length to Ben Nevis, it was significantly flatter, so we very much hoped it would be easy in comparison. As we now head into what is undeniably late spring, today’s walk suddenly broughtContinue reading “Penshurst Circular – 9.3 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”
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”
Lenham to Charing (ish) – 5.8 miles
The Bowl, the orb and the hermit Nestled at the feet of the Misty Downs, a damp drizzle drifted lazily through the quiet streets of Lenham, a small village inhabited by simple folk – farmers, blacksmiths, stonemasons, the usual sort – who on this most uninspiring of spring mornings, huddled close together about theContinue reading “Lenham to Charing (ish) – 5.8 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”
Teston to Yalding Circular – 7.5 miles
For today’s walk we stayed local, finding a route that began only a couple of miles from our front door, so much so that within ten minutes we were parked up at the start line and ready to go. With a relatively late start time of 11.15am, we set off into a very mildContinue reading “Teston to Yalding Circular – 7.5 miles”
Old Pempury Circular – 6.9 miles
Having picked this route the previous evening, we were feeling good about our decision as we set out into the chilly winter’s day. The temperature was due to be no warmer than 5°C, but due to the high levels of rain (and snow) we had recently experienced, this was likely to help keep theContinue reading “Old Pempury Circular – 6.9 miles”
Ightham Mote to Oldbury Hill Circular – 5.5 miles
As we enter a new season, the winter months are likely to bring fewer and fewer opportunities for good walking, and so when we woke up one mid-December morning to blue skies and sunshine, we knew we couldn’t let it pass. We got up a little late, so after quickly choosing a route (mustContinue reading “Ightham Mote to Oldbury Hill Circular – 5.5 miles”
Matthew G. Huggins 