"From the station you are soon striding across vast farm fields to meet the North Downs Way (NDW) at the foot of this open downland. Here, the 'Hucking Extension' makes a longer exploration of the attractive Hucking Estate. This 4½ km circuit goes out along grassy rides and woodland paths to the tiny hamlet of Hucking and loops back along a wide open valley. The walk climbs the ridge and continuing along the southern edge of the Woodland Trust's Hucking Estate, an unexpected oasis of grassland and woodland (including bluebells) in a landscape dominated by arable farming.
The final loop is around Leeds Castle on public footpaths. Modestly describing itself as “the Loveliest Castle in the World”, the moated setting of Leeds Castle is certainly spectacular.
Note: You are advised to use the latest directions, as the two Hollingbourne walks have had modifications, and are now combined into one document.
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#10 walkers, including 2 who had started an hour earlier, plus a small dog. A #mainly_sunny day. A very pleasant walk with some good views, lots of birdsong and the bluebells were on display.
The paths were mainly dry as we were on higher ground but there were a few boggy/muddy patches here and there and those who braved the road noise to do the optional Leeds Castle loop had to negotiate one horribly muddy woodland path on the way back.
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