15.4 km (9.6 miles) Difficulty 5/10
An energetic morning, up through downland and upland fields and woods to the hamlet of Sole Street. The afternoon is easier, along a downland escarpment with panoramic views, then descending to pass through the attractive estate of Godmersham Park (as featured on the £10 note). Finally, the village of Chilham, dominated by Chilham Castle.
Trains: take your pick
Cheapest: Get the 9:34 Dover Priory Ramsgate train from Charing Cross, arriving Chilham 11:11
Fastest: The 10:07 Ramsgate train from St Pancras platform 12, changing onto the above train at Ashford International (10:57 platform 5). Costs more.
Return at xx:15 from Chilham to Charing Cross. If your ticket covers, you can change at Ashford to platform 5 for St Pancras.
Lunch: Timber Batts @ The Compasses, Sole Street (01227 531898),
Tea: The Church Mouse tearoom is open to 4pm. Otherwise, the White Horse (01227 730 355) has a convenient location in the main square next to the church.
It is 1.1km (0.7 miles) from the centre of the village to Chilham station, so allow 20 minutes.
Directions : here t=swc.138
2 comments:
I think I was the only one to do this walk on Sunday?? Lovely day, warm sun, plenty of funghi, and a truly beautiful array of amazing autumn colours. One section of the walk was closed due to widespread felling of trees. Instructions all clear.
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