Sixteen members, including a famous author and members of the victorious Alas Alsace! quiz team, braved a very cold sunny day to complete a circular walk in the wilds of Kent.

We headed off from Sole Street station through pastures to the outskirts of Henley Wood where the leader had to overcome the disappearance of the footpath under the previous days sprinkling of snow before reaching Luddesdown Court and on through the large vineyards that are now becoming a common feature of the Kent landscape.

Passing through Cobhambury Wood we continued to the village of Cobham and the welcoming Ship Inn for our lunch stop. Rested, we headed off to Henley Street with seasonal views of rolling hills covered in snow. On reaching Henley Street we proceeded to the 350 year old Cock Inn for some warming mulled wine before heading back across fields to Sole Street in time for the train home.

Kim. Photos by Kim, Siew Kee and Joyanna