COUNTRY WALKS

A friendly group who enjoy walking in the countryside and are used to encountering mud, hills and stiles. Walks are generally around five to seven miles, both circular and linear, on the third Thursday of the month. The group aims to be brisk rather than leisurely, but takes time, especially after going up a hill, to look around and enjoy the view. Starting points are usually reached by car, though public transport is sometimes used, and there are sometimes refreshments en route or a snack or picnic lunch. Recent walks have gone through the vineyards of the Silverhand Estate near Luddesdown, around East Malling, and to Trosley Park and its woodhenge.