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Lyminge Forest Walk

11.8 miles (19 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This Kent based village is located just north of the coast, near Folkestone. It's a nice place for a walk with waterside trails, local woods and some lovely North Downs scenery to enjoy.
There's also a fine local pub and a noteworthy church which dates back to the mid 10th century.
This circular walk from the village uses sections of the Elham Valley Way and the North Downs Way to visit the neighbouring villages of Elham and Etchinghill. You'll also explore the expansive West Woods which is located just north west of the village. Along the way there's views of the Nailbourne stream and the surrounding North Downs countryside.
To extend the walk head south east to visit Peene Quarry Country Park. There's some wonderful views to the coast from the elevated position of the old quarry.

Lyminge OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Lyminge Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Lyminge

Pubs/Cafes

The Coach & Horses is a nice place for some post walk refreshment. The pub dates to 1888, providing locally produced food and is situated in the older part of the village. There's a good selection of ales and a nice patio area for warmer days. You can find them near to the ancient Church on Church Road at postcode CT18 8JA.

Dog Walking

The woodland and country trails are ideal for a dog walk. The local village pub mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Photos

Lyminge - geograph.org.uk - 368721

Lyminge

Feature on Lyminge church - geograph.org.uk - 960667

Feature on Lyminge church, originally founded in 633. The current church building dates back to c. 965, with additions dating to the late 12th century, the 14th century, and the early 16th century, and is a Grade I listed building.

Wooden bridge over the Nailbourne - geograph.org.uk - 960717

Wooden bridge over the Nailbourne. Wooden bridge over the Nailbourne Linking the main grassed play area of Tayne field with the smaller area containing a play park.

Track in Lyminge Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2106070

Track in Lyminge Forest

View along High Street, Elham - geograph.org.uk - 843005

View along High Street, Elham

Etchinghill Crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 1955713

Etchinghill Crossroads

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GPS Files

GPX File

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