CANCELLED Darent Valley (Fast Paced With Several Ascents)

This walk includes a delightful mix of woodland and open countryside, with fine views from the steep-sided hills overlooking the Darent valley, nestled at the foot of the stunning North Downs, an area steeped in history and a part of Kent designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

HIGHLIGHTS

After a steep climb up onto the North Downs we're rewarded with some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

Lullingstone and Preston Hill Country Park where we'll walk past the Roman Villa and Lullingstone Castle (Tudor castle) - regularly visited by Henry VIII and Queen Anne.

Visible from the front of the Villa is the picturesque Eynsford Railway Viaduct. This nine-arched red-brick viaduct was built around Protected content part of the Sevenoaks Railway.

Descending back to Otford along part of the North Downs Way we'll also pass by the smallest Grade 2 listed building in the country.

Catch a glimpse of The Otford Solar System a full-scale representation of the position of our planets (probably the largest model of its type in the world)

STATS

Distance: 20 km Protected content

Total ascent: Protected content (A hilly walk)

Hike pace: Brisk - Fast

Total time (including lunch break): 5 1/ Protected content

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Trains: From London London Charing Cross (9.29)

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Hike leader: Lana Protected content

Hike fee: £8