08 kent isle of harty

■Distance: 6¾ miles/10.8km ■Time: 3-3½ hours ■Grade: Moderate

■Distance: 6¼ miles/10km ■Time: 4 hours ■Grade: Moderate

KENT MAX MILES ON FOOT: 6 MIN TIME: 5 HOURS

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 2 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

■Distance: 8 miles/12.9km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate