DARTFORD HEATH AND RIVER DARENT

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Overview

A linear walk of about six miles featuring heathland, parks and riversides. Some ups and downs too. There will be a rest break along the way and cafes and toilets available near the end.
Should finish by about 16.45
!!! This walk is limited to 30 people who must book in advance with the leader.
Leader: Les Douglas (douglasleslie13@yahoo.co.uk, 020 8809 2338).

Saturday, 26 April 2025

Start time:: 1:05 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:45 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 51496 74393
Nearest postcode:: DA1 3PY
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Start time:: 1:05 pm

Crayford station (Zone 6: Charing Cross 12.20, Waterloo East 12.23, London Bridge 12.29)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 54316 74379
Nearest postcode:: DA1 9SA
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Estimated finish time:: 4:45 pm

Dartford station (Zone 8: trains to London Bridge and Victoria). London Freedom Pass, Oyster and Contactless accepted.

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