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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

(Grading / distance now confirmed)

The walk begins in the beautiful village of Otford and starts with a long climb up to the North Downs Way. We then proceed along the Way passing through lovely countryside and catching sight of an occasional rabbit. Then on through nature reserves such as Trottiscliffe Country Park with its protected flowers. The scenery is stunning. The route will partly follow the historic Pilgrims' Way, which led pilgrims to Canterbury. We finish in the beautiful historic town of Rochester.

There will be a lunch break at Trottiscliffe Country Park, where there is a cafe serving sandwiches and tea, but a packed lunch is suggested nonetheless. We will be stopping at a pub in Rochester at the end of the walk.

Travel: Take 9:55 from Victoria (10:12 Bromley South), arr. 10:31 Otford.

Buy two singles, one for outbound and one for return journey.

Saturday 29 March 2025
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
30.6km / 19.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52760 59357
Nearest postcode:
TN14 5PE
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Start time:
10:35 am

Otford Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 74427 68378
Nearest postcode:
ME1 1EP
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Rochester

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking