Life on the Ragstone Ridge

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Walks

Dog Walks Around Boughton Monchelsea: Our Favourite Routes

From the BMAT land loop to the quiet lanes towards Linton, here are the best spots to stretch your legs (and your dog's) without getting in anyone's way.

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Outdoors

300 Acres on Your Doorstep: A Guide to the BMAT Land

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Heritage

From Domesday to Today: The Story of Boughton Monchelsea

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Thinking of Moving Here?

Three miles south of Maidstone, perched on a ragstone ridge with views across the Weald of Kent. A proper village with a proper pub, good schools, and 300 acres of protected countryside on your doorstep. Here's what you need to know.

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