Hill Top Farm Wild Camping

Here to hike or bike? Hardy walkers or cyclists might be seeking somewhere for a stopover on the 119-mile Pilgrims’ Way or the 156-mile North Downs Way, both of which pass through nearby Charing, but there are plenty of more leisurely routes nearby too (including that walk to the local pub). For plants and flowers of a more cultivated fashion, it’ll take you 15 minutes or so to drive to Doddington Place Gardens (where they also serve up rather fine cakes). Next door is the Hawking Centre, a fab place for falconry demos and handling experiences. You’ll likely need to set aside a whole day if you’re planning a visit to Leeds Castle (15 minutes away) – around the 500-acre estate are heaps of things to do, including a maze, some excellent playgrounds, punting and a unique dog collar museum (and not forgetting the castle itself of course). City and seaside aren’t too far away either – get in the car and you can be in Canterbury or wandering on Whitstable beach in around half an hour.