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High Weald AONB

We work in the Kent High Weald, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its rolling hills, small, irregular fields, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes. www.highweald.org

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Section seven

Bullingstone - Southborough Valley


4¼ miles - allow 2 ¼ hours
The quiet back water of Bullingstone contains an attractive row of 15th century houses above step sides ghylls running through Burnt and Avery's Woods. The route then continues though the oldest parish in this part of the High Weald, Speldhurst. A worthwhile detour on this section is David Salomons' House, designed by Decimus Burton. The path the continues on to Southborough passing Holden pond and Modest Corner, before crossing Southborough Common with 100 acres of woods, grassy heath and water, a beautiful area and a haven for wildlife., before finishing in the Southborough valley.

Main highlights on this section include:

  • Bullingstone
  • Speldhurst Village and Church
  • Speldhurst Mill
  • David Salomons' House
  • Southborough Common
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