Tag Archives: Chatham

The Coastal Path Goes Flying – Part III

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Wingclipped

Once our microlight had taken off we flew up to 2,250 feet.  Having walked the entire Kent coastline, I was looking forward to seeing some of it from the sky.  Almost immediately we flew over something I had not seen … 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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