Saturday, 16 April 2022 - NORTH DOWNS WAY - STAGE 7 - HALLING TO AYLESFORD - 14 miles - Leader: Nick W

The NDW is a 153 mile walking route from Farnham, Surrey to Dover, Kent.
A brisk walk climbing steeply from Halling back up to the Downs and then crossing the spectacular Medway Bridge (a head for heights is needed) before climbing again to give good views of the river and Rochester. We then descend past the neolithic Kits Coty to finish at Aylesford. There will be a few steep hills and some walking on tarmac.
Lunch: Robin Hood pub or Blue Bell Hill picnic site

 Leader introduction at Halling Station

Bungalow - Upper Bush, near Cuxton

Crossing the River Medway - looking North from the M2 motorway viaduct

Kit's Coty House - Cobtree Country Park - megalithic dolmen burial chambers

Bridge over ditch

Pony near Aylesford

View of the Medway from the Chequers pub in Arlesford

Photos: Dave H, Nick W