Author: Kas Wynn

Apple orchard time again this week, from Preston Village via Stourmouth and Westmarsh, a lovely 4 mile walk, led by John and beating the rainclouds to the finish line. There were some nature highlights along the way – can you identify the fungi?

On 30th September, our long walkers ventured through Petham, Stelling Minnis, Bossingham and Pett Bottom on a 8.5 mile walk. The highlight was meeting a field of alpacas… and who can ignore these cute, feisty creatures?

The 5 miler on 30th September, from Boughton-under-Blean via Staplestreet, Hernehill and Mount Ephraim, was enjoyed by a group of 10 keen walkers. The route is a bit hilly but with stunning views and glimpses of local wildlife and farm animals, it was well worth the slopes.

Tina led the 9 mile Graveney walk from the Village Hall to Faversham. There was a visit to the Physics Community Gardens for lunch, and the old college, now a Free Masons’ Hall, was open next door so all popped in for a look around. The local alpacas were very interested in our walking party… Continue reading Alpacas at Graveney

The leisurely 4 miler on Wednesday 16th September was from the Tadpole Tearooms, Bishopsbourne via Pett Bottom, across some beautiful countryside. Bishopsbourne must have been an important village at one stage as it has a tall village oven (feu du village) for use at fairs and celebrations.   We also spotted the common toadflax which… Continue reading Bishopsbourne

On 9th September, apple orchards and vineyards featured on the 10 mile walk from Chilham Village to Rhodes Common with a lunch stop at Chartham Hatch. The return ramble was via Old Wives Lees in particularly enjoyable autumn sun.

Ruth led us up the hills of Barham and through woodland to Broomfield House on our 6 mile leisurely walk this Walking Wednesday. We finished with a stroll across the golf course before returning to Barham Village Shop for well-earned refreshments.

Perry Wood was the starting point on 2nd September, for our 4.5 mile circuit via Shottenden and Molash. Farmers were in the fields and there was distinct evidence of their muck-spreading!! There was a sprinkling of rain here and but it didn’t spoil this pretty walk.

On our 4.5 mile Wednesday walk at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve this week, we saw lots of evidence of the resident beavers, but sadly no sightings, but we did see/hear plenty of birds, marsh frogs, dragonflies and blackberries! Look for the beaver camera with little paw prints in the mud below and the felled tree… Continue reading Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Some stunning views from Walking Wednesday on 12th August. Les revived a 5 mile walk from Chilham through these beautiful orchards and vineyards. What a treat!