tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post6002601065438211078..comments2024-03-29T11:20:22.205+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: On the Pilgrim's trail...from Sandling to Folkestone or DoverAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-3461255920633695712019-09-03T18:05:17.429+01:002019-09-03T18:05:17.429+01:00n=11 w=sunny-intervals-and-breezy
A very pleasan...n=11 w=sunny-intervals-and-breezy<br /><br />A very pleasant walk, mostly along the North Downs Way and good views all around. Some thought these were marred in the afternoon by the sight of the Channel tunnel and all its surroundings but if you kept your eyes to the horizon, well there was the sight of the sea stretching to the Dungeness headland to delight you. Lots of blackberries enjoyed en route. Most stopped for a drink or a meal at The Gatekeeper (reported to be good value) and some later stopped again on the ridge above it which made a good picnic spot. When we reached the deciding point for the Dover or Folkestone ending, three turned right to Dover, seven turned left to descend to Sunny Sands Beach and a dip in the sea. One by the way had gone on ahead after lunch and wasn't seen again. The tide was pretty low so it was ideal really for those who like a sandy beach gently shelving. An SWC regular gave us a nice surprise by popping up at the sands with her friend and joining us in the water. We split again at the end: five off to get the 6pm train, and the rest to enjoy the evening on the harbour arm and contemplation of the Gormley statue, and no doubt contemplation of a glass or two. sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547891155453315679noreply@blogger.com