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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

The A21 bisects the heart of our West Kent walking group's territory and this is the first in a series of walks to follow the course of the A21 all the way to its end point in Hastings. Don't worry - we won't be walking down the central reservation - but instead criss-crossing the route to explore the surrounding beautiful countryside.

The first stage is from Chelsfield to Sevenoaks. Starting from Chelsfield station, we quickly make our first crossing of the A21 before heading up the North Downs to our lunch stop at the Coolings Lifestyle cafe. After lunch, it is all downhill with great views of the A21 (plus the picturesque North Downs!). We pass Chevening House and then on to Chipstead, finally finishing at Sevenoaks station, with the option to visit a nearby pub.

Sunday, 1 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

This is a linear walk, linked by the train line from Chelsfield station to Sevenoaks station. There is a frequent service between the two, taking c.15 minutes and costing £3.20.  For those not arriving by public transport, Chelsfield station has a car park, but there is plenty of free parking spaces nearby. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 46884 64067
Nearest postcode:
BR6 6EU
what3words:
keeps.paths.freed
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet Outside Chelsfield Railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm

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