Chasing the Green Diamond

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The only way for the walking public to enter and exit 'Thorney Island' is via military checkpoints. This is a shame as its perimeter is the first (or last) stage of a long distance footpath. Which of the following walks has this additional hazard? Southwell Way Solent Way Sussex Border Path Hangers Way

2. From East Croydon station, through the concrete jungle of south London, heading south to meet the coast near Seaford then heading west until it reaches Newhaven. Which route have I just described? Vanguard Way Ouse Valley Way East Lune Valley Ramble Ouse Valley Way West

3. Following the Beeching report in the 1960s many railway lines were closed. A number of these have been converted to recreational trails (although with detours around new building developments). Which of the following does not follow the route of a former railway line? Wealdway Worth Way Crab & Winkle Way Cuckoo Trail

4. Which trail follows the approximate line of the shoreline as it was in 5th century AD? Roman Coast Path Saxon Shore Way Staunton Way High Weald Landscape Trail

5. The "North Downs Way" and the "South Downs Way" are relatively well known long distance footpaths running along the ridges of the North and South Downs respectively. Which of the following routes runs on a ridge of stone roughly parallel to the "North Downs Way" from Haslemere to Romney Marsh? Limestone Link Greensand Way Cowal Way Swale Heritage Trail

6. One of the UK's longer routes, at 610 miles in length, (not all of it in the south east of England), follows the route taken by King Charles II to escape to France following his defeat in 1659. What is the name of this trail? Crown Trail King Charles Way Monarch's Way Oak Tree Trail

7. Prior to the building of railways, London and the Sussex coast were linked by the building of a canal. The canal is now derelict, although conservation projects are under way. What footpath follows the route of the canal? Wey-South Path Forest Way Royal Military Canal Path 1066 Country Walk

8. Which trail has a double bridge, (one stacked on top of the other) as it's symbol, that is used on the way markers indicating the route? Green Chain Walk Archaeological Trail Hillingdon Trail Downs Link

9. River valleys form the geographical basis for a number of walks. Which walk runs from Sevenoaks to Dartford and passes Lullington Castle? Medway Valley Walk Darenth Valley Walk Eden Valley Walk Sussex Ouse Valley Walk

10. In 1978 a long distance footpath was opened between Dover and Farnham. Between Winchester and Canterbury it roughly follows the route of the traditional "Pilgrim's Way". Which recreational trail is this? Wayfarer's Walk Cistercian Way North Downs Way Diamond Way