Geo-Trips :: COVID-19 lockdown walks around Tunbridge Wells 3 - Bidborough
Tunbridge Wells
A walk from Tunbridge Wells, Mon, 30 Mar 2020 by N Chadwick
During the COVID-19 full lockdown of March - June of 2020, travel was highly restricted. One of the reasons for leaving the house was "daily exercise". These are a series of walks I did from home around Tunbridge Wells.
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The Ridgeway, Hill Crest junction
Victorian Postbox, Park House Gardens
See [[6602308]] for wider context.
Footpath north of Southborough
Stuart Cottage
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084752
Lamp support and drinking fountain
London Rd, A26
A normally busy road, devoid of traffic on day 7 of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Hand & Sceptre (Closed)
Like all pubs closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Day 7 of the lockdown.
Cricket pitch, Southborough Common
Windie Edge
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1338658
The Lodge
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1338657
Harland Way, Darnley Drive junction
Mabledon Park
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084779
Spot The Wealdway
The route cuts across this field, but not very visible at this time.
Localised flooding, Upper Haysden Lane
Upper Haysden Lane, Gate Farm Road junction
Gate Farm Road, Upper Haysden Lane
Small stream flowing off the Bidborough Ridge
Gate Farm Rd, Bidborough Ridge junction
The Kentish Hare
Like all pubs closed at present on day 7 of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Bakers Cottage
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1248922
Frank's Hollow Rd, Spring Lane junction
Bidborough Primary School
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1248832
Bidborough Primary School
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1248832
Arthur Nicholson Recreation Ground
The Wealdway leaves Spring Lane
Wealdway approaching Brookhurst Field
The Wealdway, Southborough Common
Modest Corner, Victoria Rd junction
Kibbles Lane, Manor Rd junction
Spot the path crossing the field
Tennis Courts, St John's Recreation Ground
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