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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate- to brisk-paced circular walk led by Thomas G (Mobile No: 07775 676092) joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group. 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. Map: E147 & (for a short section at the end) 162, L177.

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

Check trains the day before. Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Eynsford. Freedom Pass holders buy from Swanley.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53554 64928
Nearest postcode:
DA4 0HP
what3words:
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Start time:
11:15 am

Eynsford Station (Travel: Blackfriars 10.16 - Thameslink Sevenoaks train - direct stopping train via Elephant & Castle/Peckham Rye/Bromley South/Swanley arriving 11.11. Or 10.29 Maidstone train from Charing Cross/Waterloo/London Bridge changing at Swanley. Finish: Eynsford Station - trains at xx.05 and xx.35, most likely train: 16.35.

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