10 of the best winter walks

Blow away the cobwebs

North Downs Way, Hollingbourne, North Kent

Britain's oldest trackway takes you on a vigorous stride high along the spine of the North Kent downs. Your mind will be blown by views across the Weald, your body by the wind as you scud along to lunch at the Black Horse. You have to walk back, mind...

Practicalities From Hollingbourne follow the North Downs Way to Thurnham; return by Whitehall and Ripple Manor across fields.

Length 8 miles.

Lunch (book well in advance) The Black Horse Inn, Thurnham (01622 737185).

OS map 1:50,000 Landranger 188; 1:25,000 Explorer 148.

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