SSS 324 – Tuesday 13 February, 2024 – Reverse The Woolton Farm Walk

Meet outside 25 St. Augustine’s Road at 8:00 am

Spring Lane, the footpath past Little Barton House by the railway line then along Bekesbourne Lane taking the second footpath on the left through Woolton Farm, past Farthings Wood and shortly afterwards taking a left into Court Wood towards Littlebourne Road, at the end of this footpath we take the footpath to the left, towards Firdown Wood but turn right before Palmstead Wood proceeding towards the Hoath Farm (footpath).  Bekesbourne Lane to Worcester Lane then through the orchards back to Spring Lane (where the walk concludes) via Little Barton House. 6 miles

Last week’s Reverse The Omicron Walk:

Thursday, 8 February, 2024 – Lyminge to Folkestone

Meet @ 8:20 Canterbury Bus Station (Bay D1) to catch 8:25, No: 17 Bus to Lyminge

Please bring a packed lunch and something to drink

Walk from Lyminge EVW in the direction of Newington then bridleway taking us past Shearin’s Bungalow and down to Peene Quarry Country Park.  We continue along the top of Northcliffe, Folkestone White Horse, following the NDW and SSW, later passing Caesar’s Camp and up to Round Hill.  We follow Crete Road East until the footpath down to the Martello Tower and then onwards to the Harbour and centre of Folkestone, where we take the 16 Bus back to Canterbury (3 buses an hour).

About 10 miles.

Last week’s Denge Wood via the river walk:

Wednesday Walk – 7 February, 2024

Meet at the main entrance to the Westgate Gardens at 8:30am for two hour walk followed by coffee in a city centre cafe.

Because the weather forecast is for rain a decision will be made on the day regarding the route we take.

The pic taken on the walk last week is another in the series where the cathedral can be seen in the distance. The location is near Howfield Farm.