"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, Extension 1 joins the NDW in the opposite direction for a 6 km circuit via the small village of Thurnham and The Blackhorse Pub ("What. A. Great. Pub!" - Thomas G). The route has a steep climb and descent. This goes out across a succession of sunken lanes and hollows in the hillside, climbs to some medieval castle ruins above the village and returns via parkland, field edges and paddocks.
The optional 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 extension route was modified in May 24
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