Borough Green to Sevenoaks
Where was everyone? We met Joy at Victoria and were overjoyed when Margaret Hyde found us on the train to make four.
The weather maintained its gloom but the rain held off and gave us good views of Kent including oasthouses aplenty; orchards for scrumping… magnificent trees in their ancient estates (Fairlawne and Knole); many old timbered building and in particular Ightham Mote. On our way we were treated to a potted history of the Cromwellian Plaxtol Church prior to the morning service .
And a very warm welcome received at the quirky Padwell Arms – good beer and ample portions.
Dep. 8.36 from Victoria Station to Borough Green &Wrotham.
Return from Sevenoaks, frequent services to London, either to Cannon Street or Charing Cross.
Get single ticket to Borough Green, and single from Sevenoaks to London
a.m. We walk from Borough Green through woods, and fields, through Plaxtol village where there is church dating to 1649, continuing through Fairlawne Estate, passing medieval moated manor of Ightham Mote(N.T.)
p.m. continuing on bridleway (can be muddy), through orchards and open fields of Knole Park to Sevenoaks,
Padwell Arms, Stone Street, Seal , TH15 0LQ,
tel. 01732 761532 -Pub welcomes walkers!
Extensive menu- selection of starters, roasts, salads, sandwiches, vegetarian
3 hours a.m. – one steep ascent, few stiles,
2.5 hours p.m. one steep hill
Mostly woods, fields, great views. Generally undemanding walk, although can be muddy in places
Please bear in mind that you walk with the London Walking Group ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK
Please check the website (http://www.londonwalkinggroup.org.uk) and the LWG Yahoo Group for offering and finding car shares