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.
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.