Ramblers Westerham map-reading answers

Ref: OS Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Explorer map 147

All questions refer to the extract map shown below. It might be easier to refer to the actual OS map. A larger version of the extract map is available on the website.

1. How many pubs are marked on the map? Ans) 9 are marked on the map

2. Name two National trails shown on the map: Ans) Greensand Way and Vanguard Way

3. Name the byway: Ans) Pipers Lane

4. How many ancient monuments are shown?

Ans) 3 - Fort at Goodley Stock, Moat at Hendon Manor, Squerries Court

5. How many National Trust signs are shown? Ans) 3 – Emmetts, Chartwell, Quebec House

6. Name the street with a European connection: Ans) French Street

7. Does this hill have a nautical link? Ans) Mariners Hill

8. Not a square wood! Ans) Round Wood

9. Name two buildings of historical importance. Ans) Squerries Court , Chartwell

10. Name the nature reserve. Ans) Dry Hill Nature Reserve

11. What is the Canadian link shown on the map. Ans) Quebec House

12. A good place for making baskets! Ans) Willow Wood

13. Did Rapunzel let down her hair here? Ans) Tower (Twr) in Tower Wood

14. Does this wood have a link with a famous horse race? Ans) Derby Wood

15. The name of this place reminds me of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar’s play! Ans) Ide Hill (Beware the Ides of March)

16. Is this place a mis-spelling of a character from a Beatrix Potter story! Ans) Puddledock - Jemima Puddleduck

17. An amphibian’s home? Ans) Froghole

18. Unfortunately this does not lead to some wine! Ans) Vines Gate

19. Does this refer to someone eating or drinking too quickly! Ans) The Guzzle

20. Has this a link with somewhere in the Pennines? Ans) Weardale