Monthly Archives: May 2012

21 – Lower Twydall to Lower Halstow

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Wingclipped

Our walk today started in Lower Twydall (pronounced “twiddle”), to the north of Rainham in Kent.  Our objective was to follow the Saxon Shore Way as it zig-zagged up and down bits of land that jut out into the Medway, making our way ever … Continue reading →

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20 – Chatham to Lower Twydall

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Wingclipped

The aim of today’s walk was to leave the townscape of Chatham and get back to open countryside.  We started at Chatham, an area dominated by maritime history.  Next to the Council Offices is the site of the Royal Marines Barracks which stood here from 1779 … Continue reading →

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19 – Upnor to Chatham

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Wingclipped

Today we were joined by Achilles, a lively cocker spaniel.  He pulled the kids most of the way round our walk and tired them out thoroughly!  Our walk started back in Upnor, a small village which expanded when Upnor Castle was built in 1559-60, but … Continue reading →

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18 – Stoke to Upnor

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Wingclipped

Our walking week did not start well.  My wife is deeply annoyed.  Several months ago, fellow coastal walker Ruth told us that a journalist was wanting to interview women walkers with families, for a Boots Health & Beauty magazine.  She wanted … Continue reading →

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