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Enjoy a walk which takes you in the footsteps of Royalty and Romans; one that takes youbetween town and country, country and town, the two merging so seamlessly that youhardly notice where one begins and the other ends. You’ll pass along shaded woodlandpaths and historic streets, and encounter the abundance of nature, whether it’s in a townor cottage garden or on the wide valley side.

You’ll also discover the changing face of Faversham as you walk. The historic medieval andTudor heart of the town, clustered around Market Place, gives way to later styles of building

as you move out towards the country. Georgian and then Victorian homes andbuildings line the streets, evidence of how Faversham has prospered, grown and

changed down the centuries.

All around you’ll see signs of the industrious nature of the peoplewho live here – the sites of windmills and watermills, and, ofcourse, the gunpowder mills which contributed so much to thetown’s prosperity. Not only industry, but also philanthropy –the wonderful almshouses in South Road are some ofthe finest in the country; at their centre, a magnificentchapel with decoration and stained glass worthy ofany cathedral.

In the parish of Ospringe, follow the road the Romanlegionaries took towards London. Kings and queens

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“And see the peaceful treesextend their myriad leaves

in leisured dance”

Kathleen Raine

Enjoy a walk which takes you in the footsteps of Royalty and Romans; one that takes youbetween town and country, country and town, the two merging so seamlessly that youhardly notice where one begins and the other ends. You’ll pass along shaded woodlandpaths and historic streets, and encounter the abundance of nature, whether it’s in a townor cottage garden or on the wide valley side.

You’ll also discover the changing face of Faversham as you walk. The historic medieval andTudor heart of the town, clustered around Market Place, gives way to later styles of building

as you move out towards the country. Georgian and then Victorian homes andbuildings line the streets, evidence of how Faversham has prospered, grown and

changed down the centuries.

All around you’ll see signs of the industrious nature of the peoplewho live here – the sites of windmills and watermills, and, ofcourse, the gunpowder mills which contributed so much to thetown’s prosperity. Not only industry, but also philanthropy –the wonderful almshouses in South Road are some ofthe finest in the country; at their centre, a magnificentchapel with decoration and stained glass worthy ofany cathedral.

In the parish of Ospringe, follow the road the Romanlegionaries took towards London. Kings and queens

Where town & country meet

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This is a walk which takes you on a journey through centuries of Faversham’s historyand which – as town merges almost imperceptibly into country – reminds you howlong this seemingly unchanging landscape has been peopled. Market Place hashosted market-traders for over 900 years and the streets around are lined withhistoric pubs and inns. King James II was detained here when trying to flee thecountry in December 1688.As you walk towards Ospringe, you pass the magnificent Almshouses (see panel), and – bytaking a small detour – can visit the oldest gunpowder mill in the world, at Chart Mills, justoff South Road. Faversham once boasted three gunpowder works, each with between eightand sixteen such mills. Chart Mills were at the centre of the earliest factory, the Home Works.There were also high explosives factories at Uplees. All are gone now. In 1934, shrewdlyreckoning that in the event of war Faversham would be vulnerable to enemy bombing, theowners moved production to a site west of Glasgow. The Maison Dieu in Ospringe (see panel) is a fine example of medieval architecture. It waspart of a 13th century hospital whose endowments in 1516 were harnessed to found StJohn’s College, Cambridge; the college still owns property around here. The museum atMaison Dieu contains many interesting finds, including Roman remains; a Roman fort,Durolevum, stood at Judd Folly Hill near Ospringe, a short detour from your walk.Leaving the town behind, you can now explore a rural environment typical of East Kent.Woodland, orchards, hamlets and manor houses will greet you. The legacy of history is allaround you, whether it’s a pub whose dedication celebrates a victory in the Crimean War ora handsome Georgian house which was formerly a workhouse – proof that men and womenhave lived and worked here, throughout the changing seasons, century after century.

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passed this way too and the church bells rang out to greet them. Then, gently leaving townand village behind, you cross Ospringe churchyard and find yourself in open country, leadingyou to paths and tracks our ancestors trod, wooded hillsides reflecting the changing coloursof the seasons.

Pawley Farm will welcome you with its locally-produced cider and apple juice; if you call inadvance, you can take a tour and see today’s rural industry for yourself. Discover thefifteenth-century manor house which gave nearby Painter’s Forstal its name, or rest for awhile at The Alma pub overlooking the village green. Then it’s onward again, throughcoppiced woodland, across the valley bottom and along leafy glades. Far from the bustleof the town, the only sounds you’ll hear are the cries of the birds and the wind in the trees.

Orchard paths and wooded trails now lead you to the Brogdale Collections. Explore theunrivalled collection of apples, pears and other top-fruit and discover why this part ofEngland was called its garden. Relax in the tea-room before striding on again, back to thebracing activity of Faversham. Those town centre inns and pubs are beckoning!

Or perhaps you’re ready for some of the fine dining Faversham has to offer? There’s plentyof welcoming accommodation locally, too, in this walker-friendly destination. So why not

stay a couple of days and explore? After all, this walk can only show you a fractionof what the area has to offer. Whether it’s coast or ancient woodland, fine countryhouses or humble dwellings, rural tranquillity or urban activity – there’s so much

to discover in and around the Market Town of Kings.

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ACCOMMODATIONFairlea B&B,Faversham ����01795 539610 www.faversham.orgPainters Farm Caravan & Camping SitePainter’s Forstal, 01795 532995 Read’s Restaurant,with Rooms, Faversham(Michelin graded), 01795 535344www.reads.comThe Railway Hotel, Faversham (Awaiting Grading)01795 533173www.railwayhotelfaversham.co.ukThe Sun Inn, Faversham ���01795 535098 www.sunfaversham.co.uk PUBLIC HOUSESThe Alma, Painter’s Forstal, 01795 533835www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/pubs

Other pubs on route:The Bear Inn01795 532668, The Chimney Boy01795 532007, The Crown and Anchor01795532812, The Elephant01795 590157, The Railway Hotel 01795 533173 and The Ship Inn01795 532408RESTAURANTS/CAFESChina Village, Faversham, 01795 591000Faversham Kebab House, Faversham 01795 531663 The Orchard Tearoom, Brogdale Farm,Faversham, 01795 536250www.brogdalecollections.co.ukPrince of India, Faversham 01795 535359 www.faversham.orgSpice Lounge, Faversham, 01795 533322

Other cafés on or near the route include:Cosgroves, Havishams, Jadz Restaurant,Moonlight Caféand Penny’s PantryVISITOR ATTRACTIONS Brogdale Farm, Faversham, 01795 536250www.brogdalecollections.co.ukFleur de Lis Heritage Centre, Faversham 01795 534542 www.faversham.orgMaison Dieu, Ospringe, 01795 534542www.faversham.orgPawley Farm Cider,Painters Forstal 01795 532043 www.faversham.org

“... every flower enjoysthe air it breathes.”

William Wordsworth

Directory of local businesses

Other walks leaflets available: • A walk on the wild side

(Faversham – Davington – Oare – Luddenham)

• The Syndale valley walk(Newnham - Eastling - Stalisfield - Doddington)

• The peasants’ last revolt(Boughton - Hernhill - Dargate - Dunkirk)

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Your walk takes you through a mixture of typical and pretty Englishcountryside where the watchword is variety; colourful domestic

gardens mark out the town and villages with their luxuriant planting,whilst the open country is a testament to the fact that this is very much a

working agricultural landscape. The fields and meadows you’ll pass through are planted with a variety of crops or laidout for pasture, and bordered with hedgerows teeming with brambles, poppies, dogroses, old man’s beard and cow parsley. Watch out for hop bines growing wild in thehedges between Mutton Lane and Ospringe churchyard – another reminder of atraditional crop for this part of Kent. There’s a fine cedar of Lebanon standing tallamongst the yews and plane trees in Ospringe churchyard; another proud specimenstands at the entrance to Brogdale Farm. As you pass near Pawley Farm, you’ll see evidence of the top-fruit it produces in thefields alongside the road – not only apples, but pears and cherries too. The woodsbetween Painter’s Forstal and Plumford are home to a wide range of wildflowers,including vetch, borage, primula, speedwell, purple thistle and the rare pyramidalorchid; rabbits rustle through the undergrowth, whilst birds of prey, swallows and

magpies swoop and dive overhead. The trees are alive to the cries of nestingchicks in spring. In the villages, roses, snapdragons and marigolds fill the

gardens with vibrant hues, whilst the more delicate shades of wisteria orhoneysuckle cover the cottages themselves. As you walk in Faversham,more brightness of colour can be seen in the gardens and publicspaces; if you take a small detour off The Mall, into Forbes Road, lookout for the wonderful roadside rockery garden you’ll find here.

The Brogdale Collections are fascinating,and scientifically of great importance.They maintain the national gene-bank ofall known varieties of top-fruit; theorchards are open throughout the year,and you’ll see over 2,000 types of applesgrowing here, as well as thousands ofother fruit varieties. Brogdale waschosen as the home of this collectionbecause it stands in the middle of whatis called the Kent ‘fruit belt’, where boththe soil and the climate is ideal forgrowing top-fruit. Winter frosts are rare,because of its proximity to the sea. It was here that the highest temperaturein UK history (38.5˚C / 101˚F) wasrecorded in August 2003.

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Flora & fauna BROGDALE COLLECTIONSApples Galore...

The Countryside CodeRespect – Protect – EnjoyIf you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go, you will enjoy walking in Kent and help protect the countryside now andfor future generations.Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs. Leave gates and property as youfind them. Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. Keep dogsunder close control. Consider other people.

For further information please visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.ukor Tel: 08451 003298Remember to always follow the Highway Code.

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passed this way too and the church bells rang out to greet them. Then, gently leaving townand village behind, you cross Ospringe churchyard and find yourself in open country, leadingyou to paths and tracks our ancestors trod, wooded hillsides reflecting the changing coloursof the seasons.

Pawley Farm will welcome you with its locally-produced cider and apple juice; if you call inadvance, you can take a tour and see today’s rural industry for yourself. Discover thefifteenth-century manor house which gave nearby Painter’s Forstal its name, or rest for awhile at The Alma pub overlooking the village green. Then it’s onward again, throughcoppiced woodland, across the valley bottom and along leafy glades. Far from the bustleof the town, the only sounds you’ll hear are the cries of the birds and the wind in the trees.

Orchard paths and wooded trails now lead you to the Brogdale Collections. Explore theunrivalled collection of apples, pears and other top-fruit and discover why this part ofEngland was called its garden. Relax in the tea-room before striding on again, back to thebracing activity of Faversham. Those town centre inns and pubs are beckoning!

Or perhaps you’re ready for some of the fine dining Faversham has to offer? There’s plentyof welcoming accommodation locally, too, in this walker-friendly destination. So why not

stay a couple of days and explore? After all, this walk can only show you a fractionof what the area has to offer. Whether it’s coast or ancient woodland, fine countryhouses or humble dwellings, rural tranquillity or urban activity – there’s so much

to discover in and around the Market Town of Kings.

“...every green tree is farmore glorious than if it were

made of gold and silver.”

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This is a walk which takes you on a journey through centuries of Faversham’s historyand which – as town merges almost imperceptibly into country – reminds you howlong this seemingly unchanging landscape has been peopled. Market Place hashosted market-traders for over 900 years and the streets around are lined withhistoric pubs and inns. King James II was detained here when trying to flee thecountry in December 1688.As you walk towards Ospringe, you pass the magnificent Almshouses (see panel), and – bytaking a small detour – can visit the oldest gunpowder mill in the world, at Chart Mills, justoff South Road. Faversham once boasted three gunpowder works, each with between eightand sixteen such mills. Chart Mills were at the centre of the earliest factory, the Home Works.There were also high explosives factories at Uplees. All are gone now. In 1934, shrewdlyreckoning that in the event of war Faversham would be vulnerable to enemy bombing, theowners moved production to a site west of Glasgow. The Maison Dieu in Ospringe (see panel) is a fine example of medieval architecture. It waspart of a 13th century hospital whose endowments in 1516 were harnessed to found StJohn’s College, Cambridge; the college still owns property around here. The museum atMaison Dieu contains many interesting finds, including Roman remains; a Roman fort,Durolevum, stood at Judd Folly Hill near Ospringe, a short detour from your walk.Leaving the town behind, you can now explore a rural environment typical of East Kent.Woodland, orchards, hamlets and manor houses will greet you. The legacy of history is allaround you, whether it’s a pub whose dedication celebrates a victory in the Crimean War ora handsome Georgian house which was formerly a workhouse – proof that men and womenhave lived and worked here, throughout the changing seasons, century after century.

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A1. This section of the walk starts fromMarket Place in Faversham, at the heart ofwhich stands the Guildhall. Around itcrowds the oldest market in Kent, inexistence for over 900 years. Leave MarketPlace heading down West Street,passing the Sun Inn on your left.A2. Turn left into South Road onreaching the pedestrian crossing.On your left is a fine terrace ofhouses built in the Georgian style,but dating from 1850. Opposite theend of this terrace, you will see theAlmshouses (see panel). Walk alongSouth Road and continue as it becomesOspringe Road. A3 Turn right into Ospringe Street, part ofthe A2. This is the old Roman road fromDover to London.Pass the Ship Inn and cross the road at thepedestrian crossing, turning right and thenleft into Water Lane. The name Water Lanederives from the fact that this was onceboth road and river – the Westbrook ranalong here until it was covered over in1962. On either side as you enter Water

Lane stand two finemedieval buildings, theonly remains of theonce-extensive MaisonDieu (see panel, RoyalLodge and Hospital).

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B1. Walk along Water Lane, passingthatched houses on your right and, later,the manor house of Queen Court on yourleft. Its name reflects the fact that it was, inmedieval times, part of the endowment ofsuccessive queens of England. B2. Continue onwards to OspringeChurch, entering the churchyard throughthe impressive lych-gate and following thepath round to the right of the church.Head towards the gate in the corner, gothrough this and follow the path directlyahead towards the telegraph pole.

B3. Take the footpath leading left here,following the line of the telegraph polesthrough the field. Go through the gate atthe end of the field, and follow the pathleading ahead.

B4. On reaching the road turn rightand almost immediately left into

Painter’s Forstal Road. As you walkalong, on your right – opposite

former oast houses – you’ll see alarge Georgian house behindsome trees This is the Old House

– and it was once the parishworkhouse.

A little further onwards, on yourleft, you’ll pass Lorenden, one of theold manor houses of Ospringe and

now a preparatory school. OppositeLorenden is Pawley Farm, home of PawleyFarm cider and apple juice. Tours of thefarm and the cider making process areavailable (call in advance to arrange this).B5. Continue into the village of Painter’sForstal. Amongst the first buildings onyour right is the old school, now adwelling. Beside it is a lane which isworth investingating – stroll along it andyou’ll discover a number of historicbuildings, including Bayfield, an early17th century building, and Painter’s,another old manor house, which gave itsname to the village (“forstal” means theplace in front of a farm).

When you arrive at thevillage green, keep tothe left and pass TheAlma pub on your left.Named after a battle inthe Crimean War, thishas an excellent choice of food and drinkif you’re in need of sustenance.

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C1. Continue past the Alma pub towardsChampion Hall, ahead of you. Take thefootpath leading alongsidethe left of the hall andfollow this pathwaydownhill until you reachthe road.C2. Turn left and thentake the footpathwhich leads to theright after the threewhite houses on

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We have divided this walk into four distinct sections, each ofwhich starts at a point near where you can park: there is freeparking at various points on the route and the Alma pub inPainter’s Forstal allows walkers to use its small car park. Thereis also a long-stay car park near Faversham Railway Station.You are of course free to start your walk in any section: as thisis a circular walk you’ll always return to where you began.Many sections end at a spot where you’ll find a pub,restaurant or tea room to help fortify you for the next stage ofyour walk – or perhaps to offer a welcome treat once you’ve

finished the whole route. If not driving, you can take a train to Faversham. There arepublic toilets in Faversham, at the car park adjacent MarketPlace, and you can use the toilets at the various ‘pub stops’en-route. If you’re looking for accommodation locally, choose from thedirectory on the back of this leaflet. Also, check out the wealthof additional information at faversham.org/walking.Special offers associated with this leaflet are exclusively availablewhen you apply online at faversham.org/walking.

These buildings on South Road are aparticularly fine example of Victoriancharity in action. Built in 1863, they areone of the largest almshouses in thecountry. On each side is a long range ofdwellings, fronted by a gothic-styleloggia; the dwellings were extensivelymodernised in 1982, and re-opened byHM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.At their centre proudly stands amagnificent chapel, with colourful Artsand Crafts decoration and stained glassby Thomas Willement. Willement wasone of the most important stained glassartists of the 19th century; he owned andlived at nearby Davington Priory and isburied in the parish church there.

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C6. At the corner of the field, walk into thenext one and continue ahead, with SquareWood on your left. At the end of the field,walk along a straight path between tallhedges of trees, until you reach PlumfordRoad. Turn left and follow the road pastPlumford Farm. Follow the road downhilluntil it starts to bend sharp left. C7. Go through the gap in the verge infront of you and follow the path through theorchard, initially keeping the hedge to yourright. Then cross the second orchardtowards a gap in the hedge on the far side.C8. Take care crossing the narrow lane, ashigh hedges reduce visibility.Follow the enclosed path opposite all theway to Brogdale Road.C9. Turn right here, taking care as youemerge onto the road.

Walk along until you reach theBrogdale Collections on yourright. Take time to visit it:there’s a huge amount to seeand the tea room sells delicioushome-made produce.

BROGDALE TO MARKET PLACE D1. Continue along Brogdale Road andcross over the M2 motorway. D2. After about 250 yards, take thefootpath leading directly across the field onyour right (there’s a bridleway to the left atthis point). Walk across the field to thehedge, then turn left behind it. Keep on thispath, passing Perry Court on your left, untilthe path takes you to the A2. The Victorianfarmhouse at Perry Court stands on the siteof an ancient manor house which wasrecorded in the Domesday Book of 1086,when it belonged to Odo, William theConqueror’s half-brother. D3. Cross the A2 using the footbridge.There are good views over Faversham fromhere. Turn right after you cross thefootbridge.D4. Take the second turning left into TheMall, originally laid out as a grand approachto the centre of Faversham. Continuestraight onwards, crossing over the road asit turns sharply to the left, with the Elephantpub on your right. D5. At the end of this road, take the subwayunder the railway line. On the other side, usethe crossing to go over the road and intoPreston Street, passing the Railway Hotel onyour right.

Continue downPreston Street,walking along thesemi-pedestrianarea past the Fleurde Lis Heritage Centreand Tourist Information Centreon your right. The centre, housedin a beautiful medieval building,was created and is run by FavershamSociety volunteers.D6. At the end of Preston Street, turn leftat the T-junction into Market Street,returning to Market Place.

There are many pubs, cafés and restaurantsin Preston Street, West Street and in MarketPlace where you can stop and havesomething to eat and drink after thissection of the walk. Faversham is renownedfor its excellent foodand drink – many ofthe beers in the pubshere are brewed in thetown – so why not stayawhile and samplewhat we have to offer.

The Maison Dieu was a major foundationdating from the 13th century; all thatremains today are the two buildingswhich flank the entrance to Water Lanein Ospringe – the building on the right is now a museum containingarchaeological finds from the area, manydating to Roman times. Maison Dieu(“House of God”) was a common namefor hospitals in medieval times – but thiswas also an old people’s home, a hostelfor the pilgrims on their way toCanterbury and a Royal Lodge for kingsand queens on their journeys betweenDover and London.

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ACCOMMODATIONFairlea B&B, Faversham ����01795 539610 www.faversham.orgPainters Farm Caravan & Camping SitePainter’s Forstal, 01795 532995 Read’s Restaurant, with Rooms, Faversham(Michelin graded), 01795 535344www.reads.comThe Railway Hotel, Faversham (Awaiting Grading)01795 533173www.railwayhotelfaversham.co.ukThe Sun Inn, Faversham ���01795 535098 www.sunfaversham.co.uk PUBLIC HOUSESThe Alma, Painter’s Forstal, 01795 533835www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/pubs

Other pubs on route:The Bear Inn 01795 532668, The Chimney Boy01795 532007, The Crown and Anchor 01795532812, The Elephant 01795 590157, The Railway Hotel 01795 533173 and The Ship Inn 01795 532408RESTAURANTS/CAFESChina Village, Faversham, 01795 591000Faversham Kebab House, Faversham 01795 531663 The Orchard Tearoom, Brogdale Farm,Faversham, 01795 536250www.brogdalecollections.co.ukPrince of India, Faversham 01795 535359 www.faversham.orgSpice Lounge, Faversham, 01795 533322

Other cafés on or near the route include:Cosgroves, Havishams, Jadz Restaurant,Moonlight Café and Penny’s PantryVISITOR ATTRACTIONS Brogdale Farm, Faversham, 01795 536250www.brogdalecollections.co.ukFleur de Lis Heritage Centre, Faversham 01795 534542 www.faversham.orgMaison Dieu, Ospringe, 01795 534542www.faversham.orgPawley Farm Cider, Painters Forstal 01795 532043 www.faversham.org

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“... every flower enjoysthe air it breathes.”

William Wordsworth

This is a walk which takes you onand which – as town merges almlong this seemingly unchanginghosted market-traders for over historic pubs and inns. King Jamcountry in December 1688.As you walk towards Ospringe, youtaking a small detour – can visit theoff South Road. Faversham once boaand sixteen such mills. Chart Mills wThere were also high explosives facreckoning that in the event of war Fowners moved production to a site The Maison Dieu in Ospringe (see ppart of a 13th century hospital whJohn’s College, Cambridge; the colMaison Dieu contains many intereDurolevum, stood at Judd Folly Hill Leaving the town behind, you can Woodland, orchards, hamlets and maround you, whether it’s a pub whoa handsome Georgian house which whave lived and worked here, throug

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Other walks leaflets available: • A walk on the wild side

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• The Syndale valley walk(Newnham - Eastling - Stalisfield - Doddington)

• The peasants’ last revolt(Boughton - Hernhill - Dargate - Dunkirk)

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Your walk takes you through a mixture of typical and pretty Englishcountryside where the watchword is variety; colourful domestic

gardens mark out the town and villages with their luxuriant planting,whilst the open country is a testament to the fact that this is very much a

working agricultural landscape. The fields and meadows you’ll pass through are planted with a variety of crops or laidout for pasture, and bordered with hedgerows teeming with brambles, poppies, dogroses, old man’s beard and cow parsley. Watch out for hop bines growing wild in thehedges between Mutton Lane and Ospringe churchyard – another reminder of atraditional crop for this part of Kent. There’s a fine cedar of Lebanon standing tallamongst the yews and plane trees in Ospringe churchyard; another proud specimenstands at the entrance to Brogdale Farm. As you pass near Pawley Farm, you’ll see evidence of the top-fruit it produces in thefields alongside the road – not only apples, but pears and cherries too. The woodsbetween Painter’s Forstal and Plumford are home to a wide range of wildflowers,including vetch, borage, primula, speedwell, purple thistle and the rare pyramidalorchid; rabbits rustle through the undergrowth, whilst birds of prey, swallows and

magpies swoop and dive overhead. The trees are alive to the cries of nestingchicks in spring. In the villages, roses, snapdragons and marigolds fill the

gardens with vibrant hues, whilst the more delicate shades of wisteria orhoneysuckle cover the cottages themselves. As you walk in Faversham,more brightness of colour can be seen in the gardens and publicspaces; if you take a small detour off The Mall, into Forbes Road, lookout for the wonderful roadside rockery garden you’ll find here.

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The Brogdale Collections are fascinating,and scientifically of great importance.They maintain the national gene-bank ofall known varieties of top-fruit; theorchards are open throughout the year,and you’ll see over 2,000 types of applesgrowing here, as well as thousands ofother fruit varieties. Brogdale waschosen as the home of this collectionbecause it stands in the middle of whatis called the Kent ‘fruit belt’, where boththe soil and the climate is ideal forgrowing top-fruit. Winter frosts are rare,because of its proximity to the sea. It was here that the highest temperaturein UK history (38.5˚C / 101˚F) wasrecorded in August 2003.

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Flora & fauna BROGDALE COLLECTIONSApples Galore...

The Countryside Code Respect – Protect – EnjoyIf you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go, you will enjoy walking in Kent and help protect the countryside now andfor future generations.Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs. Leave gates and property as youfind them. Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. Keep dogsunder close control. Consider other people.

For further information please visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.ukor Tel: 08451 003298Remember to always follow the Highway Code.

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For walking information: go to faversham.org/walking Telephone: 01795 534542 Visit: Tourist Information Centre, Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 10-13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS

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