The Black Lion Lynsted can be reached on the Teynham, Lynstead and Lewson Street Walk.
This is a free house but serves Goacher’s beer
Category: Towns and Villages
The Duke of Wellington Ryarsh
The Duke of Wellington can be reached on the Snodland to West Malling walk.
Aylesford Priory
Aylesford Priory also known as the Friars was founded by the Carmelites in 1242. In 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the Friars passed into the hands of Sir Thomas Wyatt of Allington Castle. It remained in private hands until it was put up for sale in 1949 when the Carmelites were able to buy it back.
The Friars can be reached on the Ringlestone to Wouldham walk, Medway Valley Walk – Rochester to Aylesford walk and the Medway Valley Walk – Aylesford to Maidstone walk.
There is a bus stop where you can get the 155 to Chatham or Maidstone also a cafe and toilets.
St Joseph’s Statue.
Arch built in 1590 by Sir John Sedley
Part of the pavement in the Peace Garden
The Peace Garden
The Refrectory
Duck pond
Silver Birches in the grounds.
The Bull at Barming
The Bull at Barming can be reached on the Wateringbury to Maidstone walk.
A good (albeit expensive) selection of beers. £2.75 for a half pint. The food, however, was good value with 50% of the main course on Monday.
The pub has its own website: The Bull at Barming.
Nettlestead Church
Nettlestead Church can be reached on the Wateringbury to Maidstone via Nettlesstead and Barming walk.
The Chaser Inn, Shipbourne
The Chaser is as much a Restaurant as a pub. The food was excellent and the beer well kept. The pub can be reached on the Hadlow to Shipbourne walk.
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The George Inn Leeds
The George was originally a coaching inn built in 1662. It offers good food and beers.
You can reach it on the Harrietsham to Barming walk.
The George Inn Website
Redstart Inn Barming
A small local pub with a good range of food. A pensioner’s special deal is available on Mondays.
The pub can be reached on the Teston, East Malling and Barming walk.
Redstart Inn Barming website
King and Queen East Malling
A restaurant as well as a pub, a Kent pub of the year finalist 2016.
The Teston, East Malling and Barming walk passes the pub.
King and Queen Website
Swan on the Green West Peckham
Swan on the Green West Peckham
A lovely village pub overlooking the Cricket Green. A selection of beers are made on the premises.
The Hadlow to West Peckham walk goes past the pub
Swan on the Green website