I went on such an unusual and amazing walk yesterday that I cant resist adding it to our blog. Although at the start of the walk there is a couple of hundred yards on a road, the rest of the walk is across fields and paths.
Starting from The Royal Military Canal Car Park we walked up to the top of the North Downs next to Lympne Castle.
We had fantastic views of Lympne Castle, and walked right past the third century ruins of Stutfall Castle. It was a steep walk, but worth it for the views across Romney Marsh all the way to Dunganess. Turning left and going along footpaths the walk takes you around the top of Port Lympne Wildlife park.
After a while turn left where you can walk along a well signposted bridle path which runs though the middle of the wildlife park. You can see Elephants, Giraffes, Wilderbest and Ostrich (not your average Kent wildlife!)
At the bottom of the path turn left and walk along the side of the Royal Military Canal. After a mile or so you will get back to the car park.
All in all the walk is about 3 1/2 miles. It is easy to navigate, even I didnt get lost. If you are staying at Elmfield we have OS maps for you to borrow. The car park is a 10 minute drive from Elmfield.
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