Monday, 7 June 2010

COUNTRY WALKING - Chilham to Canterbury

Yesterday we walked 19k through Kent, the garden of England which is currently in bloom.
We started our ramble in the quaint village of Chilham where we peered through the gates and morning fog to Chilham Castle, a private residence!
Further down the track, we came across Chartham Parish Council
As we hit the fields they were still in fog but the sun was pushing through!! Gorgeous.
OUCH!! Stinging nettles......... Ahhhhh, Dock leaves! - Thanks to Mike and Clio who know and taught me so much about the plant on route.
Telephone boxes and Pigs on route
There were hops crops everywhere along with the oast houses used to store and ferment the hops. Many of these has been converted into cottages.

Our walk took us through some ancient apple groves, broad bean fields, grazing sheep and blossoming elderflower trees.

Wild Flower covered paths

Our final destination...... Canterbury and the very impressive Cathedral...
These Cheeky Cherubs were inspiration for a well deserved pint at the Thomas Beckett pub.


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