Wye; July 20, 2024

Wye : Figure ​of eight. 8.5 miles

Train  as programme: 
Charing Cross, 8.34 ; Waterloo 8.37; London Bridge 8.43.  ( Ramsgate train)
Arrive Wye 10.02

Return trains from Wye to London on Saturdays are only one an hour at 22 minutes past each hour.   However the excellent Tickled Trout pub  by the River Stour and adjacent to the station affords a pleasant wait.

The Walk
A long morning – 6 ½ miles.  We climb up the  steep scarp face of Wye Downs and walk along the ridge, with splendid views over the Stour valley.
A steep descent  through woodland in  Wye National Nature Reserve – sticks will be needed . Then a couple of  flat miles through fields and back to the attractive village of Wye  for lunch.

If you have energy after  lunch we will take a two mile stroll  paths over the Stour flood  end at The Tickled Trout and the station.

Drop out point is at Wye at lunch time, around 1 pm.

Food
 Either at the Horse  there is a nice paved garden and reasonably priced food.  I have not booked a table. The kitchen is open all day on Saturdays. 

If you have had enough walking  you may want to lunch at The Tickled Trout while you wait for the train.

Sandwich eaters will find the church yard a shady spot where there is also a sheltered porch. We start the afternoon walk from here .

 Wye also boasts a cafe and a Co op store.

Weather 
The forecast is for heat! ( 25ish) There is not much shade on the ridge, at the end of the morning walk or in the afternoon, so bring  sun hats and cream