insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 106

DAYSOUT

Saltwood Saunter
This pleasant 2.1-mile stroll will lead you through the tranquil Willow Wood and along
country lanes towards historic Saltwood and its imposing castle. The walk heads out
across picturesque countryside and the beautiful Brockhill Country Park.

Starting from the visitor centre, cross
the car park and turn left to follow
the waymarker along a grassy path
to the exit of the park. Turn left and
continue along the pavement,
before crossing the road to follow
the Saxon Shore Way.
Cross a small bridge and continue
uphill until you reach a clearing. Turn
left and follow a path through the
peaceful Willow Wood and bear
right to continue along the sunken
footpath. The woodland was once
an integral part of salt production
in the area, having once been
burned to aid the evaporation of
water from saltpans along the
seashore.
Upon reaching an orchard, turn left
to continue along the Saxon Shore
Way up a slight incline. As you r
each
a junction with a track, turn left

severely damaged by
earthquakes.

towards another junction with Hayne
Barn on your left. From here,
continue right along a lane and turn
right to follow an enclosed
w