insideKENT Magazine Issue 24 - March 2014 | Page 97

you back across a sweeping landscape of fields. At the end
of your climb you’ll be greeted by even more uninterrupted
views back across the valley.
At the edge of the field follow the enclosed path and driveway
near a house to reach the road, turn left and right a little
way along the road to return to field paths.
Beechin Wood marks the edge of Lullingstone Park. With
a surround of ancient trees, some of which have stood
there for over 800 years, your woodland path may seem
secluded, but watch out for stray golf balls as you cross
the fairway.
Break away from the trees and follow the straight path to
leave the golf club and edge along the top of the fields.
Turn right and set your sights on the extravagant Lullingstone
Castle at the foot of the hill. This ancient family estate dates
back to the Domesday Book and its 15th-century gatehouse
conceals the mysteries of the UK’s first ever ‘World Garden
of Plants’.

To find out about
other walks in Kent
or for information
on cycling,
and country parks
in Kent, visit
www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent.
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