Ashurst to Penshurst circular
This was a very nice walk with terrific scenery and helped along by a warm sunny day. Ivan had other duties this day - it was his wedding anniversary and he daren't not be in - so it was Trevor and myself who strode out.We hadn't walked this trail before and it turned out to be a wonderful trek through beautiful rolling countryside and following the upper reaches of the river Medway in places. The colours from the various crops ripening in the fields added to the magic.
By starting the circular walk at Ashurst we had calculated that we would reach "The Spotted Dog" - a 15th century inn with terrific views over the weald - by lunchtime and our calculations were spot on!
The return walk was just as good with beautiful views towards the Ashdown Forest. A walk that needs repeating sometime, probably in the autumn when the leaves change colour.
Stats for the day were ...
Date
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Steps
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Distance (mi)
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Time (Hr)
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Calories
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Average speed (mph)
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Elevation gain (feet)
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Elevation lost (feet)
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8/07/2013
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17,526
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9.1
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3:33
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1,073
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2.6
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1,065
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1,078
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