Hollingbourne Hike #6 Traditional Cache
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This one could almost be a cache and dash. Please be careful if driving/parking on Broad Street it is extremely narrow.
The Hollingbourne Hike is for the die-hard hikers out there. A series of 7 caches on an 9 mile (14.5 km) walk which offers a physical challenge as well as the opportunity of enjoying one of the best sections of the North Downs Way, with the path constantly dipping and climbing. The views from the top of the ridge must be among the finest to be had from the North Downs Way.
If undertaking the whole Hollingbourne Hike the rating would be Difficulty 3 Terrain 4. However, each separate cache has been rated individually as each leg could be undertaken by itself.
Explorer map 148 will help with navigation, however additional waypoints are provided below to help guide you along the route.
It is suggested that at least 4/5 hours are set aside to complete the whole walk.
Many of the paths can be quite muddy even in the summer so good boots are recommended.
The circular trail is mostly along footpaths and quiet country lanes, however, please keep an eye on your dogs and children. There are numerous stiles, which are mostly dog friendly, however, bicycles would be a real struggle. Some sections involve lengthy climbs up and down steps. In summer long sleeved shirts and long trousers are recommended as brambles and nettles in places might be quite high.
Limited parking is available in the main street at Hollingbourne, in the vicinity of the Dirty Habit pub or outside the church.
Refreshments en route include pubs at Hollingbourne and Thurnham as well as a coffee shop at Cobham Manor Riding Centre.
The walk also passes very close to Church Micros Nos 807 Thurnham Church (GC1WAFF) and 808 Hollingbourne Church (GC1WATJ), or even Jump to It by pooh, tig and lala (GCZ101)
This is a regular size film canister dressed in camouflage.
The canister contains a log book and a small pencil (So may be best to take your own writing implement). Make a note of the additional clue in the logbook which will guide you to the Bonus Cache. Good luck.
If continuing the Hollingbourne Hike, start this leg of the walk at Waypoint E.
Cross over the road to resume walking along the ridge on a grassy path. A further flight of steps in a wood takes the path down to the byway that climbs up from Allington Farm.
Turn left for a short way up this muddy track and then turn off right on to a winding path that passes through private woodland.
For a short distance the path meanders through the trees and then the woodland suddenly ends and a wide view over the Weald is revealed. Another short stretch of woodland follows before the path reaches open hillside again. Continue to follow the North Downs Way signs, bearing right towards Hollingbourne when you approach a line of yew trees and the church and village can be seen below.
A lone post serves as a waymark on the downland slope here, though it is hard to miss the way with the road ahead. The path does not join the road immediately, however, but runs parallel to and above it. It then descends gradually to meet the road on the edge of Hollingbourne.
Additional Hints
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