Jarrold Short Walks 16 - Kent
ISBN: 0-7117-2420-2
The varied landscape of Kent holds many delights for the walker. It boasts several long-distance routes – evidence of the rich outdoor opportunities to be found in the county. In this book the 20 circular routes occasionally join with sections of this network long-distance paths, making the walking very straightforward and enjoyable.
Kent evokes a flavour of history and romance with medieval churches, distinctive oast houses and rich agrarian land. Its proximity to London established the prosperity of the county and the evidence of this affluence can be seen in the many stately homes and mansions scattered around the county; of these Sissinghurst, Leeds and Chartwell feature in walks in this guide.
Woods are a prominent feature of walks in this guide, including Perry Woods, Kings Wood, Hamstreet Woods, Twenty Acre Wood and Bedgebury Forest. These provide great opportunity for spotting a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the world’s finest collection of conifers at Bedgebury.
The varied landscape of Kent holds many delights for the walker. It boasts several long-distance routes – evidence of the rich outdoor opportunities to be found in the county. In this book the 20 circular routes occasionally join with sections of this network long-distance paths, making the walking very straightforward and enjoyable.
Kent evokes a flavour of history and romance with medieval churches, distinctive oast houses and rich agrarian land. Its proximity to London established the prosperity of the county and the evidence of this affluence can be seen in the many stately homes and mansions scattered around the county; of these Sissinghurst, Leeds and Chartwell feature in walks in this guide.
Woods are a prominent feature of walks in this guide, including Perry Woods, Kings Wood, Hamstreet Woods, Twenty Acre Wood and Bedgebury Forest. These provide great opportunity for spotting a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the world’s finest collection of conifers at Bedgebury.