OTFORD CIRCULAR VIA NORTH DOWNS AND SHOREHAM, KENT

South Bank Group

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Overview

The walk starts along the North Downs Way with great views, then returns via Shoreham, a picturesque village on the River Darent with connections with the painter Samuel Palmer, to Otford. Some steep hills up and down and one or two stiles, but the reward is the views.

Lunch: bring picnic lunch

Train: 9.55 from London Victoria, 10.12 from Bromley South, to Otford, arr 10.31

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 53218 59397
Nearest postcode:: TN14 5QY
what3words:: closed.dined.famed

Start time:: 10:35 am

Meet outside Otford Station

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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

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