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Please Note : Coffee, tea and lunch breaks will be taken as appropriate.
Walkers are reminded to bring their own light refreshments as necessary,
particularly on the longer walks. The length of breaks will be at the
discretion of the leader. If you decide to leave a walk part of the way
through please ensure that you have advised the leader of your
intentions. Suitable walking attire should be worn. |
No. 51
August 2008 –
November 2008
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Note: The Town shown below the walk date is the nearest town to
the start, not necessarily the actual start point. |
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1 August - Deadline for booking Fish & Chip Supper - See 8 August
& Newsletter |
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Sun |
3-Aug |
Bob/Kath |
Dyson |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
4.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ758521 |
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Loose |
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Park and meet at road by Chequers PH on Old Loose Hill. Circular walk
via Clockhouse Farm, Greensand Way to Reason Hill and Coxheath. Pub
(meals available) at end. |
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Fri |
8-Aug |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
01634 848300 |
Time: |
6:30 PM |
4.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ749605 |
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Bluebell Hill Village |
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EVENING - FISH and CHIP SUPPER. Park and meet in the car park of the
Lower Bell PH. We will climb Bluebell Hill and visit two Neolithic sites
- all in order to work up an appetite for a 'group supper' (sorry but
you will have to buy your own - about £6.00) We will visit Kits Coty
House, view the Weald from Bluebell Hill before descending to Eccles and
calling in on Little Kits Coty before returning to start and a Fish and
Chip supper at the Lower Bell. Please contact Geoff before 1 August at
the latest if you require a supper. |
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Sun |
10-Aug |
Lesley/Terry |
Thompson |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
9 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ767764 |
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Cooling |
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Meet and park at the RSPB car park at Bromhey Farm - look for the RSPB
sign off the Cooling Road between High Halstow and Cooling. Post Code
ME3 8DS. Starting at the RSPB Reserve we take a short climb to Northward
Hill through woods across fields and farmland to St Mary's Hoo. Then
through fields and marshland to St Mary's Bay, along sea defences to
Egypt Bay. Returning across the marshes with short sections of road back
to car park via Northward Hill. No dogs allowed in the RSPB Reserve.
Bring binoculars for viewing birds and shipping along Thames. Bring
picnic lunch. Pub at end. |
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Sat |
16-Aug |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
01634 848300 |
Time: |
8:30 AM |
20 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ824534 |
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Leeds |
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Park and meet in the car park of St Nicholas Church, Route is Leeds,
Hucking, Ringlestone, Lenham, Fairbourne, Leeds - taking approximately
10 hours - making significant use of the North Downs Way and the
Greensand Way. We complete the climb up onto the North Downs early in
the walk and then spend the rest of the day making our way between 5 PHs
- some which we may need to visit! A day in the countryside with some
outstanding views of the Weald. We are never more than 3 miles from a PH
(shelter) so if someone wants to try the distance they are welcome but
must make their own arrangements to be picked up/get back to their car.
Bring sufficient for TWO picnic lunches. Pub stop midway. Pub (meals
available) at end. |
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Sun |
17-Aug |
Pete/Kate |
Ware |
01622 738609 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ768764 |
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Cooling |
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Meet and park at the RSPB car park at Bromhey Farm - look for the RSPB
sign off the Cooling Road between High Halstow and Cooling. Figure of
eight walk via Cooling Village and orchards returning to Bromhey Farm
and continuing through RSPB Reserve. Binoculars would be useful. Also
see St James's Church of 'Great Expectations' fame. No dogs allowed in
the RSPB Reserve. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
24-Aug |
Bob/Kath |
Dyson |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
6 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ816412 |
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Frittenden |
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Meet outside the Bell and Jorrocks PH in Frittenden. Park considerately
in road. Circular walk from Frittenden to Staplehurst. Mostly level. Pub
(meals available) at end. |
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27 August -Deadline for booking Brogdale Ploughman's Lunch - See 14
Sept & Newsletter |
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31 August - Deadline for booking Walking Holiday in Somerset
- See Newsletter |
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Sun |
31-Aug |
Derek |
Kent |
07768 448633 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ738690 |
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Strood |
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Park in old car park behind what was the Civic Centre in Strood. Walk
goes up to and over the M2 motorway bridge and back. Short history of
all six of the Bridges over the Medway will be provided. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
7-Sep |
Peter |
Willson |
01634 851187 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
7 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ907473 |
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Egerton |
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Meet and park in Egerton Village Hall car park. Route is southward to
Park Farm and return via Oaks Farm and Mount Ephraim. Pleasant walk
through the Weald, mainly meadows and woodland. Bring picnic lunch. Pub
(meals available) at end. |
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Sun |
14-Sep |
Peter/Ann |
Green |
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Time: |
10:30 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TR007628 |
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Oare |
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Meet in Oare and park considerately in the vicinity of the Three
Mariners PH (not in the PH car park please). An easy walk following Oare
Creek around Oare Marshes and past the Nature Reserve. After the walk a
Ploughman’s Lunch has been arranged for 2.00pm at the Brogdale Farm,
Brogdale Road, just south of Faversham. Those who wish to partake in the
Ploughman's Lunch (cost £6.25) should contact Peter on 01634 718895
before 27 August. See Newsletter for full details. |
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18 September - Deadline for booking Anniversary Lunch - See 5
October & Newsletter |
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Sun |
21-Sep |
John/Molly |
Pointer/Best |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
8 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ708532 |
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Teston |
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Meet and park at Teston Country Park car park just off A26 (parking fee
applicable- £1.50 at time of publication) . Medway Valley walk to
Wateringbury, Tutsham Hall, West Farleigh and return via Medway Valley
walk to Teston. Good views of the Medway. Bring picnic lunch. |
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Sun |
28-Sep |
Peter |
Willson |
01634 851187 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
7 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ929571 |
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Doddington |
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Meet in west end of Doddington Village. Please park tidily. Undulating
circular walk through woodland, fields and orchards. Bring picnic lunch
for midway or at end. Pub (meals available) at end. |
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5 October - ALL ARE WELCOME - SEE BELOW and NEWSLETTER for more
details |
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Sun |
5-Oct |
Frank/Mim |
Ewen |
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Time: |
10:30 AM |
4.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ859650 |
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Newington |
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This walk is to celebrate the TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY of the Medway Groups
formation. Park and meet at Newington Rail Station car park. A
pleasant circular walk through orchards and rural farm land with river
side views as we return to Newington.The walk was the inaugural walk in
1988 and we welcome any of the founder members to join the walk or if
this is not possible to join us at the Upchurch Golf Club for a meal.
Please contact Peter Green (01634 718895) to book the meal before 18
September. |
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Sun |
12-Oct |
Derek |
Kent |
07768 448633 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
10 |
miles |
GR: |
TR066535 |
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Chilham |
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Park and meet in Chilham car park. Walk via Mountain Street and
Kingswood to Challock and return via Shottenden. Bring picnic. Pub at
end. |
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Sun |
19-Oct |
Tony/Ann |
Faulkner |
01634 406634 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ700571 |
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East Malling |
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Meet near church in East Malling. Park considerately in village (Mill
Street). A circular walk from East Malling via Upper Paris Farm, Ditton
Common, Broke Wood and East Malling Research Station, passing through
farmland and woods. Some Stiles and may be muddy patches. No steep
climbs. Bring picnic lunch . Pubs at end in village. |
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Sun |
26-Oct |
Arthur/Jan |
Waters |
01634 711734 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
9.5 |
miles |
GR: |
TR183541 |
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Bridge |
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Park at recreation ground in Patrixbourne Road or on street. Meet at
junction of High Street and Patrixbourne Road. Route is Bishopsbourne,
Kingston, Hearts Delight and Petts Bottom. Bring picnic lunch. Pub at
end. |
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Sun |
2-Nov |
Lesley/Terry |
Thompson |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ731589 |
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Aylesford |
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Meet in car park (free) at rear of Little Gem PH in Aylesford. Route is
across fields to Little Cossington Farm, along Prattling Street to Kits
Coty, up Bluebell Hill and returning to Aylesford via Eccles. Good views
across Downs. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
9-Nov |
Geoff |
Ettridge |
01634 848300 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
8 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ824534 |
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Leeds |
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Park and meet in the car park of St Nicholas Church, Leeds. Our route
reaches Ulcombe, skirting Kingswood. We will pause a while in the
churchyard of Ulcombe church to appreciate the yew trees, which are over
2,500 years old, before returning via Fairbourne and enjoying distant
views of the North Downs. The ancient yews not only predate the church
but also the birth of Christ. Route has no significant climbs. Pub at
end. |
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Sun |
16-Nov |
Lesley/Terry |
Thompson |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
7 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ736767 |
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Cliffe |
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Meet and park at end of Pond Hill on gravel track on edge of the Marsh
behind St Helens Church (i.e Pickles Way) Do not park in the church car
park. A flat walk, only two stiles (possibly). Walk goes out to RSPB at
Cliffe Pools, past lakes and farmland to River Thames, along sea
defences to Cliffe Fort, through working quarries (CAUTION) to Westcourt
Farm, Salt Lane and back to the lakes. Bring picnic lunch for rest at
Cliffe Fort (depending on the weather). Opportunity to see Charnel House
in St Helen's churchyard which is currently undergoing renovation. |
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Sun |
23-Nov |
Madge |
Goatman |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ606510 |
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Shipbourne |
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Meet and park at Dene Park on A227 Puttenden Road (south of Dunk's
Green). A varied walk on woodland and field paths with characteristic
Wealden views. From Dene Park the route follows a part of the Greensand
Way passing Fairlawne House, once owned by Edward Cazalet who was for
many years the trainer of the Queen Mother's horses. Then we pass
through large open spaces before passing through the churchyard to
return to Dene Park. Pub at end. |
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Sun |
30-Nov |
Tony/Ann |
Faulkner |
01634 406634 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
5 |
miles |
GR: |
TQ700405 |
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Horsmonden |
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Park considerately Horsmonden in village and meet at village green
opposite the Gun & Spitroast PH. (Please note: PH car park is for
patrons only). A circular walk to the east of Horsmonden through fields
and lanes. We will cross the River Teise. Interesting points are the
River Teise, woodlands, views of the HIgh Weald. There are several
stiles, some inclines and a steep but short climb. Bring picnic lunch.
Pub (meals available) at end. |
