Wed 2 July 2025 - KENT'S LAVENDER FIELDS - KNOCKHOLT TO EYNSFORD - Sue E

At a moderate pace with some undulation and a few stiles via Halstead, Shoreham and its hills to Lullingstone's lavender fields and farm shop. Lunch is at the Visitor Centre close to the lavender. After lunch we walk along the Darent Valley to Eynsford, passing Lullingstone Castle, the Roman Villa, Eagle Heights and the viaduct.

Briefing

Wild flowers

On the road

Arid landscape

 Umbrellas out

 Singing in the rain

At last some rain.

 Shoreham Village

Hop field

Approaching Lullingstone

 Lavender Fields  

Lavender at the farm shop

Queue for the toilets - no- you're not allowed to use the disabled toilet

 Lullingstone Castle

Mini windmill on the Darent

Path through the wheat field

On the way to the viaduct

 Viaduct above Eynsford

 Crossing the Darent at Eynsford

 - some walkers prefer to paddle across the ford

 Photos: Dave H, Stephanie M, Kevin G, Ruth, Sue E, Dick D