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Capital Walkers Group

Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.

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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

Overview

A lovely circular walk that goes north of Sevenoaks. We start by following the Darent Valley path, passing ponds and lakes and head for Otford. We then turn west and climb a steep hill at Polhill Bank where there are beautiful views. We continue over the M25 and head to Knockholt Pound, where we stop for lunch. There are two pubs, but please bring a packed lunch.

After lunch we head south through some woods and pleasant open countryside. We pass the hamlet of Chevening with its lovely church. We continue south and pass the pretty lake at Chipstead. Finally, we head back to Sevenoaks via Dry Hill.

Reminder that clocks go forward 1 hour overnight.

Sunday, 30 March 2025
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Travel: Take the 10.34 from Charing Cross (London Bridge 10.43), arrives Sevenoaks at 11.07. There are several trains an hour back to London.

No booking required.

The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Start time:
11:10 am

Sevenoaks Railway Station

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