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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Pre-registration preferred but not essential**

Moderate to brisk paced 18.25 km/11.3 mile walk with 260m/853ft ascent. About 4.5 hours net walking.

Ancient woodlands, low hills and riverside paths in the Darent valley, a bit north of the usual Shoreham and Otford walks.

Lunch Stop: Farningham - pub lunch (Lion or Pied Bull) or picnic. 

Tea in Eynsford: three pubs, 10 mins from the station.

Meet at Eynsford Station at 11.11.

Travel: Blackfriars 10.16 - Thameslink Sevenoaks train - direct stopping train via Elephant&Castle/Peckham Rye/Bromley South/Swanley arr 11.11. Or 10.29 Maidstone train from Charing X/Waterloo/Lon Bridge changing at Swanley.

Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Eynsford. Freedom Pass holders buy from Swanley.

Finish: Eynsford Station - trains at xx.05 and xx.35, most likely train: 16.35.

Leader: Thomas G - 07775 676 092.

** Please register to let us know you plan to join the walk.. and to be informed of last minute changes.

Registration - via Eventbrite only - opens on Thurs 10 Oct at 09.00 and closes on Tues15 Oct at 18.30.

To register use the web link below.

Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:
260m / 853ft
Type:
circular

Joint with Hampstead Group

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53554 64928
Nearest postcode:
DA4 0HP
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lasted.bowls.flock
Start time:
11:15 am

Eynsford Station, Kent

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