Newnham, Doddington, Seed and Eastling

The walk begins and ends in Newnham, passing through cherry and apple orchards, mixed woodland, and old parkland. Climbing steeply from Newnham, the route provides sweeping views over the village and church, passing Champion Court (the chief manor house of Newnham) and Sharsted Court (whose history dates from the 14th century, with 18th-century wrought iron gates and gazebo).

The path then crosses toward Doddington, near the Doddington Place Gardens. Doddington church stands above the village, featuring a bell tower rebuilt after being struck by lightning in 1650 and a rare double squint.

The route proceeds via the hamlet of Seed to Eastling through rolling arable farmland. Refreshments are available nearby at the Carpenter's Arms. Eastling church features an ancient yew tree, a Norman doorway, and unique early English arches for musicians in the north wall. Returning to Newnham, you pass Calico House (a medieval timber-framed building with 1710 wall paintings resembling printed calico cloth) before returning to the start.

Acknowledgment: Text derived from the Out and Out Series; Discovering the Countryside on Foot. Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.