Beginning at Kearsney Gardens with a coffee, we walked up Scotland Common Road towards the Minnis. Then down the track to Watersend Farm. It was here were mesmerised by the number of Chalkhill Blue butterflies in and on the Wild Marjoram plants. It was a good showing and I took many photos. Common Blues were also in abundance as well as Gatekeepers. A few Marbled Whites were around too. Eventually we popped out onto the old A2 and walked back towards Temple Ewell. From here we walked up the hill to Lydden Downs nature reserve. A good few butterflies were about here too. We enjoyed the views across the valley before meandering towards the Lydden Bell for a couple of pints. After that we retraced our steps up the hill and made our way to The Carpenters at Coldred. A very pleasant eventing too. And we knabbed a lift home. This walk was with Dave and Pete as usual but my nephew Alex joined us. He was over here from Texas.