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swcwalks, swcwalk121, Canterbury to Sturry. 28/4/22

Another visit to Kent and a 12.6 miler last done in 2012. The previous variant, however, started in Bekesbourne. It was a grey day, with a chill breeze, but dry. The first 2 miles were through urban Canterbury, though the history improves this aspect, but the walker is soon on the North Downs way and into the countryside. Then, it's along the Elham Valley Way, along both quiet lanes and a busy minor road, into Patrixbourne. On through Bekesbourne to Littlebourne, with it's 13th century tithe barn, and then taking the option to Ickham for lunch at St John the Evangelist church. Thereafter, it's along field edges to the attractive village of Wickhambreaux, and the audible sound of the season's first Cuckoo! The next section is mainly polytunnels (used for strawberries and raspberries apparently) and a large field crossing prior to reaching the village of Stodmarsh and its church, St Mary's and village pub. The finale is along a quiet country lane and a good section of woodland, which is coppiced sweet chestnut, apparently (the unidentified/blurred singing bird within this woodland is believed to be a Garden Warbler). Soon passing through Fordwich, where refreshments can be had, it's a short walk to reach the station at Sturry. A fine walk with lots of variety within it. Some sections could be very muddy at appropriate times.